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Inspection Services
Third Party | In-Service | Pressure Vessel | Lifting Equipment & More
Inspection Services
Third Party | In-Service | Pressure Vessel | Lifting Equipment & More
To ensure the vendor’s capability deliver the Contractual requirement and also to adhere to the projects QHSE requirements the Vendor Qualification/Assessment has to be carried out. Cutech Provides Vendor Qualification Audit globally and focusses on QHSE Management, Product & Process Control, Resources Capability and Good Engineering/Manufacturing Practices of the Vendor. After the Vendor Qualification /Assessment Audit the client is provided with detailed information about the Observations made and also recommendations for the improvement of the system.
Cutech’s teams are experienced inspecting equipment and services and individuals have technical expertise Manufacturing processes, Metallurgy, Welding, NDT (Non Destructive Testing), electrical, Instrumentation, rotating or static machinery, etc.
Cutech provides the following services
After the award of a contract along with Vendor it is also the responsibility of the contactor or end user to ensure the project is progressing in planned phase and complying to all the QHSE requirements. Vendor or Shop fabrication Inspection involves inspecting items from the pre inspection stage to the final testing at the place of manufacture. This task involves to be taken care by organisations with high integrity and competence and this is a convenient and cost-effective way to determine whether a product, service, process, piece of equipment or installation complies with Project and Code requirements.
Cutech Services involve
This service carried out for governments combines confirmation of the buyer's specifications, and quantity and value controls of imports/exports. It is done in compliance with WTO (World Trade Organization) requirements. In carrying out pre shipment inspection of goods on behalf of Customs authorities, Bureau Veritas helps international trade operators to comply fully with current legislation.
This improves their business efficiency and eliminates risk wherever possible. The service also provides government clients with the guarantee they require. Bureau Veritas acts as trade facilitation services provider on five continents and is one of the world's leading providers of import control and inspection services. ISO certification and accreditation Bureau Veritas is certified ISO 9001:2000 worldwide. The inspection activity of the Government Services & International Trade Division is accredited ISO 17020. Efficiency guaranteed by worldwide presence Our global presence offers you the convenience of international expertise combined with local service where you need it. Proven experience Bureau Veritas was founded in 1828. Through its dedicated subsidiary BIVAC International, it has more than 20 years' experience in trade facilitation services performed on behalf of numerous clients. Founding member of IFIA (International Federation of Inspection Agencies) The trade association for inspection agencies and other organizations that provide inspection, testing and certification services internationally. Bureau Veritas complies with the IFIA Compliance Code and PSI Code of Practice.
After the award of a contract along with Vendor it is also the responsibility of the contactor or end user to ensure the project is progressing in planned phase and complying to all the QHSE requirements
The procurement of the various items on time for the project is a high critical task and affects the schedule of the project. In the present competitive business atmosphere the industry can’t afford any delay in the project completion. The procurement becomes even more complicated as it’s carried out from multiple manufacturers in various countries. The Global reach of Cutech makes it advantageous for client to mobilise expeditors in short notice and provide professional Expediting Service. The multi-disciplined and experienced Expeditors engaged by Cutech gives an opportunity for the client to be well represented in the Vendor locations and dealing with all the aspects of fabrication of a given of equipment, from ordering to delivery. These Expediting services ensure the project schedule and targets achieved.
Along with the physical items procured it’s necessary that equal or sometimes more importance should be given to the applicable certifications and technical documents for the materials or equipment. Proper and adequate documentation helps in ensuring the items are in line with Project and regulatory requirements. These documents also come in handy during operation and during Maintenance hence it is necessary that these documents are reviewed at the vendor location itself before reaching the client location. Cutech Technical documentation review team consists personnel with necessary qualification, certification and experience and ensures the documents are complete and in compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
We can perform review of the following documents as per the applicable codes and standards
Specifications
The Coating is a layer that is applied to the surface of material or equipment to enhance the surface properties such as appearance, adhesion, wetability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and scratch resistance. Cutech performs Coating/ Painting inspections with Inspectors certified to applicable international standards such as NACE, BGAS, etc. The Inspection covers the complete process of the coating from the Surface preparation, testing until the Final Inspection.
The Cutech Coating/Painting Inspection will be carried out on based on the Client and project requirement and the inspectors have wide range of experience in different kinds of Coating systems such as shop coating, metalizing, epoxy coating, coated rebar and galvanizing. Cutech can provide full-time NACE/BGAS or equivalent Certified Inspectors as Quality Control personnel to perform these services.
Along with the physical items procured its necessary that equal or sometimes more importance.
Cutech offers a wide range of services related coating inspection
Cutech performs independent Design review an engineered system, equipment or process review against standards such as API, ASME, NACE and also other relevant standard. The design will be verified to check their compliance to relevant operational, safety, environmental and industry standards.
As part of engineering services Cutech can also provide the following services.
Control in process Plants onshore and offshore refers to the regulation of all aspects of the process. Precise control of level, temperature, pressure and flow is important in many process applications. Process control refers to the methods that are used to control process variables when manufacturing a product. For example, factors such as the proportion of one ingredient to another, the temperature of the materials, how well the ingredients are mixed, and the pressure under which the materials are held can significantly impact the quality of an end product. For this reason performance of the equipment designed for this job has to undergo a strict Quality Control and Assurance from the contract stage to final testing and shipping..
Cutech independent inspection services ensure that that these systems meet all required design and build specifications. We also provide the client with the reassurance that upon completion, all specifications have been met to the required standards, allowing operations to continue with the highest integrity and all stakeholder requirements have been met.
Cutech offers a wide range of services related Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Inspection
Oil Country Tubular Goods or OCTG as widely known; include three types of seamless tubes, delivered in quenched and tempered condition. They are Drill Pipe, Casing pipe and Tubing. These have to comply with international standards and regulations.
The hazards in drilling sector are very high and inspection of drilling tools and equipment is becoming inevitable to ensure trouble free operation.
Cutech’s engineers with vast experience in Oil & Gas Drilling sector can perform varied activities related OCTG.
The Quality needs of industry in the coming year are expected to become more complex, cost & time consuming Cutech’s multi-disciplined Quality Assurance & Quality Control Services can be combined to provide a Total Project Quality Management Solution on behalf of our clients, supervising the nominated EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) or Execution / Construction Contractor during the Engineering Design, Procurement and Construction phases of the project.
With Cutech’s experience and knowledge in this field we are capable of addressing these concerns through systematic approach, latest technology and competitive, certified manpower. This will lead to minimised operational costs and business risks and improved customer satisfaction.
The following list indicates some of the typical activities undertaken to ensure project quality.
Failure analysis is an engineering approach to determining how and why equipment or a component has failed. Some general causes for failure are structural loading, wear, corrosion, and latent defects. The goal of a failure analysis is to understand the root cause of the failure so as to prevent similar failures in the future. In addition to verifying the failure mode it is important to determine the factors that explain the “how and why” of the failure event. Identifying the root cause of the failure event allows us to explain the “how and why” of failure.
Cutech engineers with expertise in welding and associated process supports the client in carrying out the complete failure analysis from the review of documents to the final submission of the reports. As part of Failure Analysis services we offer the following services.
Design review
Welding is a specialised skill that is required in almost all the industries and sectors. As the demand is increasing, we are witnessing a sharp decline in the trained welders. The Quality of welder is ensures the smooth running of the project and avoids expensive Repairs or reworks.
Cutech with specialisation in Welding and Testing have developed Training centre for welder training and testing. Training is available for of gas welding/cutting, electric arc welding, and the semi-automatic processes. Fully equipped classrooms support in training with lessons in theory. Theory is enhanced by the use of visual aids such as slides, videos and instructional handouts.
The high standard in the Welder Training program has earned Cutech accreditation as Accredited Test (ATF) Facility by American Welding Society (AWS). Cutech is also accredited under Common Welder Qualification Scheme of Singapore Welding Society (SWS) to perform testing for Welders going to work in Process and Petrochemical Industry
We are able to test welders and certify to any code and material required on sheet, plate or pipe.
The typical welder training involves the following topics and Processes, the courses are customised depending on the requirement.
The petrochemical plant runs day and night, 24/7 a year. The plants, which are normally designed to last 25 to 30 years, demand constant maintenance and upkeep. As part of the routine maintenance, these facilities are periodically shut down for major planned overhaul and development work, commonly known as turnaround and maintenance. The primary objective of plant turnaround maintenance is to revitalize, maintain, and improve the plants to ensure optimal and efficient performance.
The efficient management of Schedule for Turnaround is necessary because of the packed schedule and budgets. Any failures due to incompetent personnel are highly undesirable in a Turnaround time.
Cutech’s experience and exposure can use by clients to efficiently handle all the Inspection Activities.
We can provide the following services
When a new equipment or system is designed it is highly necessary the designed item is assessed that they are Fit-for-Purpose (FFP) before it is put to production.
Cutech provides Fitness for purpose study for al equipment used in energy sector. With help of the most modern software packages along with in-house developed tools the Cutech’s team is equipped to perform the Fitness for Purpose Study.
The Fitness for purpose study is done to verify the compliance with all the statutory and legal requirements along with the code and project requirements.
Corrosion is the loss of metal from an exposed surface in a corrosive environment. Most equipment failures are due to localized corrosion. Its mechanism can be induced by many different variables such as: flow, metallurgy, deposits, internal stresses, Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) among others.
The Cutech’s expertise in corrosion control and movement can be used by client to based on specific issues. The main objective of corrosion management is to produce a system that assures the safety of plant operations. Thus, all factors have to be addressed when considering corrosion management
Cutech uses industry standards in drafting the corrosion management system and they involve
Cutech Services include
How long can process/petrochemical/ Power plant or an offshore facility can be operated safely and cost-effectively while satisfying increased requirements pertaining to operational availability after having served their originally intended service life? These questions are of growing importance nowadays. The availability of a plant/facility depends on the availability of its non-redundant component. Assurance of a proper operation of these components, so called Key Components, should be, therefore, the main task of a plant Remaining Life Time (RLT) program. The condition of these components can be assessed different methodology. Based on the these results from these methods a proper decision can be made as to
Maintain in operation as it is
The methodology should provide the best technical solution to ensure a safe operation of the plant or facility. Cutech with wide and multi range of resource pool provide a single vendor solution and address all these problems.
Critical equipment’s such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers etc. need periodic inspection to assess their continued fitness for further service, taking into account the service conditions and Failure Costs.
Pressure Vessel Inspection involves a series of tests performed on pressure vessels to find critical weak points that could potentially lead to dangerous and uncontrollable reactions.
During a Turnaround inspection, Cutech’s Engineers carry out both an internal and external inspection of each pressure vessel to detect any problems of corrosion or damage.
Cutech Inspection involves actively engaging the advanced equipment in our arsenal with these advanced systems Cutech have the ability to detect relevant pressure vessel defects and measure their position, size, and location.
As part of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspection Cutech offers the following services
Pipeline Integrity Management is process of managing pipeline operational risk and mitigating it affectively to ensure pipeline assets are maintained in safe and reliable condition.
Pipelines are subject to regular statutory inspections, verifications and re-certifications. Nowadays, a novel approach is being implemented, where the pipeline operators are now required to demonstrate and document that the integrity of their pipeline facilities is maintained at all times.
Thus, the Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) provides a means to improve the safety of pipeline systems and to allocate resources effectively to:
Identify and analyse actual and potential precursor events that can result in pipeline transport incidents.
Provide a comprehensive and integrated means for examining and comparing the spectrum of risks and risk reduction activities available.
Provide a structured and comprehensive means for selecting and implementing risk reduction activities.
Integrity management program
Effective implementation of a Risk Based Inspection program extends the operating life of equipment and piping, safely and cost effectively. RBI is accepted as good engineering practice for the implementation of inspection and maintenance programs and has its roots in Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity programs.
Companies must therefore ensure that their equipment is safe, reliable and does not create threats to the surrounding environment.
Cutech Risk based inspection service enables the clients to balance inspection costs and risk by using appropriate technology and software for inspection and maintenance planning.
Risk- Based Inspection (RBI) is a process used to determine the likelihood of failure, and the consequences of failure. The likelihood and consequences are combined to produce an estimate of risk. During the RBI process, engineers design inspection strategies (what, when, how to inspect) that most efficiently match forecasted or observed degradation mechanisms.
The Purpose of Risk-Based Inspection
Risk based inspection service enables you to develop the best approach for your inspection activities using risk analysis.
Process plant equipment is often exposed to corrosive environments and/or elevated temperatures. Under these conditions, the material used in this equipment can degrade or age with time in service. As important equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks become older, the plant operator must decide if they can continue to operate safely and reliably to avoid injuries to personnel and the public, environmental damage, and unexpected shutdowns. Fitness for service assessment procedures provide a means for helping the plant operator make these decisions based on sound, established engineering principles.
Fitness for service assessment is a multi-disciplinary engineering analysis of equipment to determine if it is fit for continued service until the end of a desired period of operation, such as until next turnaround or planned shutdown. Common reasons for assessing the fitness for service of equipment include the discovery of a flaw such as a locally thin area (LTA) or crack, failure to meet current design standards, and plans for operating under more severe conditions than originally expected.
Fitness for service assessment applies analytical methods to evaluate flaws, damage, and material aging. Failures of important a process equipment can cause permanent damage, unplanned shutdowns, dangerous accidents and loss of life. Cutech fitness for service assessments can determine the safety and integrity of your equipment whereby preventing any failure during operation.
Cutech Fitness for Service Assessment includes
Cutech above ground storage Tank Inspection service offers a complete line of services and engineering evaluations per applicable international standards.
We perform comprehensive tank inspections, as per the in-house procedures and checklist which meets all the requirements in codes, standards, project and regulatory requirements. The Inspection and assessments are carried out by certified Tank Inspectors and very competent inspectors.
Cutech services range from new tank construction, through on-line condition assessment, Shutdown Inspection and repair consultancy.
As part of Above Ground Storage Tank Evaluation Cutech offers the following services
Emergencies never come announced and it is essential that all the protection equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained. There should always be an effective equipment inspection program to ensure all the equipment will be perform without fail when it is required.
A structured and detailed maintenance and inspection program is essential to prevent assets from such failures and prevent loss of life. Cutech Services for Fire Safety Equipment covers the whole life cycle from Engineering Review, installation inspections to periodic inspections and condition assessments. For all Fire Safety Equipment inspections Cutech uses detailed and customised checklists and random tests as appropriate to make sure the equipment will function without fail when it is required.
Cutech offers the following services as part of Fire Safety Equipment Inspection
Metal that has been extracted from its primary ore (metal oxides or other free radicals) has a natural tendency to revert to that state under the action of oxygen and water. This action is called corrosion and the most common example is the rusting of steel Corrosion is an electro-chemical process that involves the passage of electrical currents on a micro or macro scale. The change from the metallic to the combined form occurs by an “anodic” reaction: This reaction produces free electrons, which pass within the metal to another site on the metal surface (the cathode), where it is consumed by the reaction.
The principle of Cathodic protection is in connecting an external anode to the metal to be protected and the passing of an electrical dc current so that all areas of the metal surface become Cathodic and therefore do not corrode. There mainly two types of Cathodic protection system they are Sacrificial Anode System and Impressed Current System
Cutech’s methodology in evaluation of CP systems involves
Cutech provided troubleshooting and diagnostics of rotating equipment failures and problems. If equipment is vibrating, operating at elevated temperature or with less efficiency then Cutech engineers can perform the appropriate measurements and analysis to identify the root cause.
The Equipment Diagnostics and Troubleshooting is an unavoidable task and requires high amount of experience and technology to perform to ensure plant integrity and avoid any unplanned Shutdown.
Cutech adopts the industry standard approach for a typical they are .
Vibration Analysis is a predictive maintenance method which allows Detection early problem detection in rotating equipment.
Vibration Analysis helps in identifying component faults - such as defective bearings & misalignment - and where by necessary actions can be taken before a failure in service.
Cutech provides Vibration measurement with advanced equipment and Analysis carried out by highly trained Engineers. The results are verified with applicable standards and requirement and detailed reports are submitted to clients.
Cutech vibration analysis services includes
Incidents attributed to vibration fatigue failure of piping are an ever increasing menace in a process industry. The fractures associated with these incidents typically initiated near welded Joints. The typical location where this occurred is on the discharge piping immediately downstream of a compressor/pump unit. The consequences of these failures include Plant shutdown, Personnel injuries, loss of product and site contamination. This loss of containment can have serious safety, environmental and cost implications. Identifying the risk areas linked to vibration-induced fatigue is becoming a necessity for socially responsible companies
Although vibration fatigue has been deemed to be the immediate cause of all these failures, poor design and lack of effective piping support is considered the basic cause of the incidents. Designs included poor support, sizing (length, diameter and thickness) of the piping itself, and lack of consideration for additional stresses.
Our Piping Vibration Assessment & Management serviced include
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