A fitness-for-service evaluation is an inspection and engineering assessment done in accordance with the standard API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, “Fitness-for-Service”. API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 provides consensus methods for the reliable assessment of the structural integrity of equipment containing flaws or damage.
EIMS Engineering provides customized and cost-effective assessments for the FFS issues and challenges that are common in refining, upgrading, chemical, paper & pulp, and gas processing facilities.
- The ability to utilize advanced techniques such as finite element analysis to assess equipment
- Industry leading turnaround for the FFS assessments meaning reduced shutdown time, and more effective remediation.
- Extensive practical experience which allows EMIS to recommend practical solutions to difficult FFS problems.
- dentification of alternate service options which could allow operation with enhanced equipment performance.
- Recommendation of effective remediation and repair approaches
EMIS provide a clear picture of your equipment and our FFS assessment offers a comprehensive analysis of a pipeline’s current and future integrity. It sets out for our clients a clear program of repair, inspection and mitigation actions, which, when scheduled and completed, ensure safety and reliability.