INTEGRITY OPERATING

WINDOWS (IOWS)

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IOWs - Agenda
- Introduction

- Integrity Operating Windows (IOW)

Implementation with Policy Manager

- Need for IOW Content Development

- IOW Content Development Structure and
Approach
- IOW Content Development Client Invitation
for Collaborative Initiative
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Introductions
Vinay Nihalani
VP, Mechanical Integrity
Solutions

Michael Warren
Product Manager

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Integrity Operating Windows

(IOWs)

API RP 580 Section 6.4

Operating within the boundaries is critical to the validity of the
RBI study.

API 510 Section 5.4.2

Potential of damage is dependent upon its material of
construction, design, construction, and operating conditions. The
inspector should be familiar with these conditions...

API RP 584
1.1 Understanding of process/operating conditions and resulting
damage mechanisms are required in order to establish and
maintain an inspection program .

1.6 .integrity operating windows (IOWs) are limits on process

variables that need to be established and implemented in
order to prevent potential breaches of containment that might
occur .
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Integrity Operating Windows

Define Integrity Operating

Windows (IOWs)

(IOWs)
Define
Mitigation
Strategy
Perform
Risk
Analysis

Identify
Potential
Degradation
Mechanisms

Execute
Strategy

Evaluate
and
Communic
ate Results

Collect or
Update
Asset
Data

Operating
Window

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Integrity Operating Windows

(IOWs)

API RP 584, Section 1.8

Examples of Multiple IOW Limits for Furnace Tubes designed for 950 F

1000 F - First IOW Limit. Shortened service life. Operators directed to

regain control of furnace firing.

1050 F Second IOW Limit. Operators directed to take more

immediate actions and/or shut down the furnace.

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Integrity Operating Windows

(IOWs)

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Integrity Operating Windows

(IOWs)

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Integrity Operating Windows

(IOWs)

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Integrity Operating Windows

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(IOWs)

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IOWNeed for Content Development

Key Questions while Developing IOW Policies:

Optimal Level of Monitoring?

What are my Industry Peers doing?

Excursion follow up process?

KPIs/Dashboards for IOW Management?
Excursion Data in Meridium vs. Process
Historians?

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Proposed IOW Content Structure

Category 1 - IOW Policies
IOWs Specific to Damage Mechanism.
Limits based on Established Industry Guidelines.
Examples: Creep, HTHA etc.

Category 2 - IOW Policies

IOWs Specific to Damage Mechanism.
Limits Dependent on Plant and Process Design
Examples: Amine Unit, etc.

Category 3 - IOW Policies:

IOW Policies not specific to Damage Mechanisms.
Example: Compare Real Time Corrosion against
Predicted Corrosion Rates.
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IOW - DEMOS

Meridium Demos
Category 1 IOW Policies
Category 2 IOW Policies
Category 3 IOW Policies

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Proposed IOW Content Development

Approach

Collaborative Approach with Selected Clients

in each Industry Vertical

Refining
Petrochemical
Oil and Gas Production
LNG

Category 1 - IOW Policies:

Agree on a List of Damage Mechanisms and Methods.
Develop and Validate Policies.

Category 2 - IOW Policies:

Develop Policies for Process Units with Clients
Genericize for Other Clients.

Category 3 - IOW Policies:

Develop and Validate policies.
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Proposed IOW Content Delivery

Approach

Category 1 & 3 - IOW Policies:

- Packaged Solution Clients:
- Policies delivered to Client with Documentation
- Clients apply policies to Assets in their database

- Non Packaged Solution Clients:

- Policies delivered to Client with Documentation
- Clients modify Policies based on their configuration (or use
Meridium Professional Services)
- Clients apply policies to Assets in their database

Category 2 - IOW Policies:

Policies delivered to Client with Documentation
Policies reviewed by Client and Modified based on their Process
Design
Clients apply policies to Assets in their database
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Questions?

http://www.assetperformancemanagement.com

Michael Warren

Vinay Nihalani

Product Manager
mwarren@meridium.com

VP, MI Solutions
vnihalani@meridium.com

www.meridium.com
info@meridium.com
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