ParCol Integrity

With a proven record of completing thousands of inspection drawings this year alone, and several thousand more in the coming months, ParCol Integrity continues to enhance efficiency in supporting your MI program's CAD requirements. Whether you seek a CAD team knowledgeable in mechanical components to ensure quality control of your original sketches or are facing challenges with an insufficient or costly CAD solution, we're here to assist. Reach out to us at misolutions@parcolintegrity.com or jesus.pardo@parcolintegrity.com. We are poised to exceed any preconceived metrics or expectations you have for this essential aspect of your MI workflow/program.

Are you transitioning your Mechanical Integrity program from a fixed interval methodology to RBI, but you're hesitant due to budget constraints? Or perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by the long-term commitment involved in purchasing RBI software for your facility. At ParCol Integrity, we specialize in finding lean solutions that align with your long-term reliability goals. For instance, we recently developed a web-based RBI tool for a midstream customer, providing them with a better understanding of the implications of running an #RBI program. This tool offers a visual representation of their risk profile and easy access to backend data driving the calculations. If you require assistance with your day-to-day MI/RBI program activities or need help overcoming a specific challenge, don't hesitate to reach out to us at MISolutions@parcolintegrity.com or jesus.pardo@parcolintegrity.com. #MI #mechanicalintegrity #software

Can managing the integrity of plant assets contribute to a sustainability agenda? At ParCol Integrity, we believe it's not just possible – it's essential. A robust asset integrity management not only allows us to stay compliant with the latest industry regulations, but also prevents environmental damage, increases #asset longevity, and supports #energy conservation. One specific area with plenty of opportunities to support sustainability lies within Fired Heater Optimization, a core offering at ParCol. Dive into the following short read to better understand how #optimizing fired heaters can lead to both #financial savings and #environmental benefits. #sustainability #assetIntegrity #mechanicalintegrity #parcolintegrity #FHO #fireheaters

ParCol Integrity (PCI) recently had the opportunity to support a multidisciplinary team evaluating a plant's readiness for start-up after a major project converting the facility into a #biodiesel operation. During the few days on-site and the additional time off-site preparing the final report, a constant question lingered in my head. It's something I've discussed with several colleagues for years but haven't seen much change: WHY AREN'T core mechanical integrity components (systemization/circuitization, inspection drawings, and CML placements per expected damage mechanisms, etc.) part of the expected deliverables from the EPCM handling a given project? At the end of the day, they are already completing a lot of work that would support the generation of most of these deliverables (3-D models, process reviews, and project systemization for handoff are already being done). Moreover, the cost and time associated with including these components would be minimal compared to the rest of the project cost/budget. Yet, having these deliverables would allow facilities without existing MI programs to start on the “right foot.” Additionally, existing facilities with robust #programs could smoothly “plug in” the new #project deliverables instead of them sitting on shelves for months (sometimes years) until the onsite team gets to it or the department has the #budget to hire third-party help. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below or send an email to MIsolutions@parcolintegrity.com

Continuing our academic exercise of running our plant heaters with #H2 instead of #RFG, the following slides explore the effects of switching our fuel source and conclude with some high-level benefits and challenges. If you missed any of our #fired heater posts and would like to receive a single email with all five slide shows, send us a quick email at euler.jimenez@parcolintegrity.com or jesus.pardo@parcolintegrity.com. Leave your comments and let us know what other subjects you would like to see in these brief educational posts related to Fire #Heaters or any other topics related to #Mechanical Integrity. #reliabilityengineering #refineryoperations

Imagine the impact of shifting our fuel-hungry heaters from Refinery Fuel Gas to Hydrogen. The following short slide show delves into this what-if scenario, opening the door to more questions. Share your insights in the comments, or if you're curious about how ParCol Integrity can assist with your Fire Heater or Mechanical Integrity program, don't hesitate to contact us at jesus.pardo@parcolintegrity.com or euler.jimenez@parcolintegrity.com. #engineering #heaters #mechanicalintegrity #hydrogen #CO2