Simplifying CUI Inspections and Maintaining Compliance
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a persistent challenge for industrial facilities, often requiring resource-intensive methods for identification and mitigation. XCEL, being the primary service provider at a large chemical facility in the Gulf Coast, provided a solution, which streamlined CUI inspections and enhanced operational efficiency.
CHALLENGE
The facility’s CUI project depended on Digital Radiography (DR) to inspect areas where long strips of insulation had to be removed. While effective, this process was time-consuming and labor-intensive, creating inefficiencies for the client. The challenge was to meet industry-standard inspection requirements while minimizing disruption and using resources effectively.
SOLUTION
After discussions with the client to understand their needs, XCEL recommended the use of Real Time Radiography (RTR) for targeted inspections. This approach provided several advantages:
- Reduced Effort: RTR eliminates the need to remove insulation, saving time and resources while still fulfilling procedural requirements.
- Efficient Screening: RTR allowed the client to quickly identify suspect areas, so they could focus efforts on actual problem points without exhaustive insulation removal.
- Compliance: Both RTR and DR solutions aligned with the facility’s operator procedures.
Over the years, XCEL’s innovative techniques have become a standard part of the facility’s CUI inspection processes.
OUTCOME
Implementing RTR and DR resulted in measurable, long-term benefits for the Gulf Coast facility. The facility experienced:
- Streamlined inspections by enabling CUI detection without insulation removal where possible.
- A more proactive approach to CUI management with better screening solutions.
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