This paper presents a picture of a comprehensive approach to Asset Integrity Monitoring and Management applied to off-shore facilities.
The paper first introduces the approach to an Asset Integrity Management comprehensive system, and then provides an overview of examples of practical applications, such as the Risk Based Inspection planning applied to the structures of an FPSO, the design and installation of tailored Structural Health Monitoring Systems (SHM) for a fixed platform and for an FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit), and the analysis of resulting monitoring data. Examples of such activities are presented in order to introduce applied methodologies and technology solutions, and to highlight results and benefits.
The objective of this work is to demonstrate the benefits obtained by moving from a standard Asset Integrity Management approach to a more comprehensive approach, merging into an integrated system different disciplines and activities that are traditionally applied separately and in a non-integrated manner.
In fact, thanks to the application of a whole Asset Integrity Monitoring and Management integrated process, it is possible to maintain the asset in a fit-for-service condition while optimizing maintenance and inspection practices and extending its remaining life in the most reliable, safe, and cost-effective manner.
To this end the main focus of this paper is to show how, through the implementation of this comprehensive approach, the business continuity can be ensured, safeguarding at the same time safety of people, the environment and the company reputation in a lifecycle approach.
