Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)- Part 2

Role of Data, Challenges &

Recommendations to improve data quality

By: Muhammad Usman Asghar

 Significance of Data in RBI
Implementation
• Data is the backbone of effective Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
implementation.
• Accurate, comprehensive, and well-organized data enables
informed decision-making, ensuring that inspection efforts
focus on high-risk areas.
• Quality data enhances the confidence of users by providing a
clear understanding of failure probabilities, consequences,
and asset integrity conditions.
• This confidence empowers teams to prioritize resources
efficiently, optimize inspection schedules, and reduce
downtime without compromising safety.
• In RBI, the better the data, the better the risk evaluation—
making data integrity and accessibility critical to achieving
reliable and cost-effective asset management.
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 Types of Data Critical to RBI
• Inspection Data: Visual, non-destructive
testing, failure history
• Operational Data: Continuous monitoring,
usage patterns
• Environmental Data: Humidity, pollutants,
site-specific impacts
• Maintenance Data: Historical repairs,
component replacements
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 Data’s Role in Identifying and
Classifying Risks
• Risk Ranking: Creating profiles for each asset
using PoF & CoF
• Data-Driven Categorization: High, medium, low-
risk grouping
• Focused Inspections: Prioritizing high-impact
assets
• Example: High-risk asset like a pressure vessel
• Benefits: Reduced scope without compromising
safety
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 Optimizing Inspection Intervals Based
on Data Insights
• Setting Frequency: Based on wear rates,
condition monitoring
• Extending Intervals: For low-risk assets, resources
go where needed
• Predictive Models: Forecasting wear to refine
schedules
• Case Studies: Reduced downtime through interval
optimization
• Efficiency: Avoiding unnecessary inspections,
budget management
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 Challenges in Data-Driven RBI
• Data Quality: Inconsistent methods, incomplete
entries
• Legacy System Integration: Compatibility, upgrade
costs
• Data Management: Storage, organization,
retrieval
• Workforce Training: Ensuring data interpretation
and use
• Practical Solutions: Cross-functional teams for
data handling
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 Recommendations to Improve Data
Quality
1. Ensure Data Accuracy and Consistency
2. Implement Data Validation Processes
3. Prioritize Data Management and Integrity
4. Enhance Data Relevance with Contextual
Information
5. Use Data Quality Metrics
6. Leverage Advanced Analytics and Predictive
Models
7. Training and Collaboration
8. Implement Regular Review and Feedback Loops
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 1. Ensure Data Accuracy and
Consistency
• Standardized Data Collection: Consistent
methods across facilities
• Automation and Digitalization: Use of sensors,
IoT for real-time data
• Regular Calibration: Ensuring accuracy of
equipment used in inspections

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 2. Implement Data Validation
Processes
• Data Verification: Cross-verify data through
multiple sources
• Automated Error Detection: Flag anomalies in
data for review
• Multi-Method Validation: Combine visual
inspections with NDT

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 3. Prioritize Data Management and
Integrity
• Centralized Database: Single source of truth
for inspection data
• Data Security: Protect against unauthorized
access, version control
• Continuous Availability: Ensuring data is up-to-
date and accessible

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 4. Enhance Data Relevance with
Contextual Information
• Historical and Contextual Data: Include past
failures and conditions
• Comprehensive Asset Profiles: Detailed info
on materials, degradation
• Data Integration: Combine real-time with
historical data for insights

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 5. Use Data Quality Metrics
• Quality Assurance Metrics: Completeness,
accuracy, timeliness
• Regular Data Audits: Assess data quality,
remove outdated entries
• Metrics Tracking: Monitor data health
indicators (e.g., error rate)

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 6. Leverage Advanced Analytics and
Predictive Models
• Data Analytics Tools: Identify trends and
failure patterns
• Machine Learning Models: Predict
degradation and validate data
• Visualizing Data Insights: Risk matrices, heat
maps for clear analysis

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 7. Training and Collaboration
• Training on Data Quality: Equip team with
data handling protocols
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Align data
standards across teams
• Shared Data Understanding: Collaboration for
reliable data insights

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 8. Implement Regular Review and
Feedback Loops
• Post-Inspection Reviews: Compare outcomes
with data predictions
• Continuous Improvement: Address data gaps
and refine methods
• Feedback Mechanisms: Use inspection
insights to improve data quality

By: Muhammad Usman Asghar

Further Reads/ Presentations;
RBI Vs Traditional Inspection https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_rbi-vs-traditional-
inspection-activity-7262022565135581185-gkne?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Overview of Thickness Monitoring Locations (TMLs) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_overview-of-thickness-monitoring-locations-activity-7260206891643899904-
IBWi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Optimizing Thickness Monitoring Locations (TMLs) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_optimizing-thickness-monitoring-locations-activity-7261343062423965696-
qM9e?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Material selection in Oil & Gas Industry (Sour & Non-Sour) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_material-selection-in-oil-and-gas-industry-activity-7246870191932923904-
YhdO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Are Corrosion Inhibition & Chemical Injection the same? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_corrosion-inhibition-and-chemical-injection-activity-7259562638169231360-
HzbW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_microbiologically-influenced-corrosion-activity-7258772417366409216-
5xaL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Stainless Steel uses in Oil & Gas Industry https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_stainless-
steel-materialsuses-in-oil-and-activity-7251218037507321857-jMOI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Corrosion Allowance: Theory & Calculations (Part-1) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_corrosion-allowance-theory-calculations-activity-7244604477159206914-
zr_6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Corrosion Allowance: Theory & Calculations (Part-2) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_factors-affecting-corrosion-allowance-activity-7248956754024140800-
o3L_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Further Reads/ Presentations;
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_corrosion-under-
insulation-cui-activity-7263460821781925888-l6sH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Corrosion Rate, Remaining Life, Inspection Intervals: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_corrosion-rate-calcs-remaining-life-inspection-activity-7241400991596597248-
lpLx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Corrosion Monitoring: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_corrosion-monitoring-activity-
7238834613719040000-xseU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Bacteria in the Oil & Gas Industry-Sessile & Planktonic Bacteria https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_bacteria-in-the-oil-gas-industry-sessile-activity-7262758687247581184-
cIOH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
“Stress Relieving (SR)” is confused with “Heat Treatment”: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_heat-treatment-methods-types-activity-7234455048959737857-
LWep?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
What is Sour Service: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_nace-ampp-sourservice-activity-
7232376576741437440-KwxI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Pipelines- Internal & External Coating: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_pipelines-
internal-external-coating-activity-7232276879649501186-Ctjv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Corrosion Vs Rust: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_corrosion-vs-rust-activity-
7235898861540507648-ggl2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Common_Damage_Mechanisms_in_Refineries https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-ba867a32_most-
common-damage-mechanisms-found-in-refineries-activity-7262377420048003073-
K0DF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Modular Construction/ Fabrication Oil and Gas https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muhammad-usman-asghar-
ba867a32_modularization-modular-construction-oil-activity-7252303261230088192-
04T_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Thank You!

By: Muhammad Usman Asghar