An Inspection Plan includes consideration for:
- Which equipment needs inspection.
- Identification of the mechanism(s) driving the inspection.
- Interval for inspection.
- Locations and coverage required.
- Methods/Techniques to be used for inspection.
- The acceptable limits for the inspection findings; Follow up with fitness for service analysis, if necessary.
- Prioritization of equipment and piping for inspection.
- To minimize downtime during turnarounds.
- Identify on-stream inspection candidates.
- To achieve more effective use of resources.
- Special Emphasis inspection programs.
- Assess the impact of turnarounds deferrals.