Risk assessment in pressure equipment inspection: review of recent applications in Jiangsu

Abstract

The application of risk based inspection (RBI) technology in five typical cases in Jiangsu Province, China was summarised and reviewed. Based on 10 year experiences of risk assessment, some key problems, which require special attention in the process of publicising and applying RBI technology in China, were put forward, and the integrity management of pressurised equipment and the qualification requirement for organisation undertaking the RBI projects were emphasised as well. Responses to RBI demands from Chinese petrochemical enterprises were analysed and recommended to be categorised into three groups. To conduct RBI successfully in China, the importance of combining a first rank RBI software and a well organised RBI team is proposed. A sinicised database of materials and chemicals owing to Chinese intellectual property is suggested to be built gradually as well.