Applied Technical Services (ATS) offers comprehensive Fitness-for-Service analysis services in compliance with the standards outlined in API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. Commercial-grade pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks offer decades of high performance. However, the equipment will eventually succumb to the stresses of industrial applications and environments. Whether the issue is corrosion, cracking, or mechanical damage, asset owners and operators must decide whether to repair or replace their equipment. Applied Technical Services’ Fitness-for-Service evaluations provide clients with the information needed to make an informed decision about the fate of their pressure vessels.
What is Fitness-for-Service Analysis?
Fitness for Service (FFS), sometimes called Fitness-for-Purpose (FFP), is a quantitative and multidisciplinary engineering methodology that determines if damaged or aged equipment is capable of continued operation or if it should be replaced. API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 is a joint industry standard developed and published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The standard is commonly used in the following industries:
- Oil and gas
- Chemical processing
- Petrochemical
- Power generation
Traditional design codes, such as ASME Section VIII, are written for new construction, whereas FFS analysis addresses a piece of equipment’s existing condition. The analysis provides owners with the critical insight needed to determine if equipment can continue to function safely in its current state or if repair or replacement are better options. FFS analysis is a core component of Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs, helping clients improve their asset management strategies.
About Our Fitness-for-Service Analysis Services
ATS provides Fitness for Service evaluations in accordance with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, which is the governing framework for evaluating the structural integrity of in-service equipment. Rather than relying on pass or fail inspections, our multidisciplinary engineering team offers comprehensive and analytical assessments that detail what your equipment can handle and what measures must be taken to keep vessels running safely. Using a tiered assessment approach from Level 1 screening to complex Level 3 Finite Element Analysis, our engineers evaluate the specific condition of your assets to characterize various damage mechanisms. Our services help our clients do the following:
- Safely optimize Remaining Useful Life (RUL)
- Prevent premature decommissioning
- Define a Safe Operating Envelope (SOE)
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