Inspection scopes may be developed for storage tanks, pressure vessels that are out of service, process vessels, pits, vaults, wet wells, silos, digesters, large-diameter piping, and other spaces with limited entry or exit. Feasibility depends on configuration, hazards, isolation, cleanliness, access, and site requirements.
Physical entry generally requires the asset to be removed from service, isolated, cleaned as needed, and prepared under the owner’s confined-space program. If keeping a water tank in service is important, an ROV tank survey may be an alternative for certain underwater observations.
Yes. When surface condition, access, material, and safety requirements allow, ultrasonic thickness testing can be added to document selected areas or investigate suspected material loss. The measurement plan should be tailored to the inspection objective.
Hazard controls are site- and space-specific. Planning may address isolation, atmospheric testing, ventilation, communication, access, attendant coverage, retrieval, rescue coordination, and required personal protective equipment. Final responsibility and procedures should be established by the owner and qualified safety personnel.
Deliverables typically include the inspection scope and limitations, photo-documented observations, locations of notable conditions, available test results, and prioritized recommendations for maintenance, repair, engineering review, or additional evaluation.
Share drawings, dimensions, access details, product or service history, known hazards, previous reports, isolation plans, owner safety requirements, and the decisions the inspection must support. We can then help define an appropriate scope and mobilization plan.