Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Piping Inspections
Comprehensive piping inspection services that meet your requirements
Maintaining the integrity and safety of your piping systems is paramount to preventing downtime, operational disruptions, and potential hazards. At BES Group, we take pride in providing comprehensive piping inspection and assessment services, aligned with industry standards like API 579 and API 570, to provide a thorough evaluation of your piping systems, ensuring their continued reliability and compliance.
Discover the ultimate defence for your piping systems
Maintaining the integrity and safety of your piping systems is crucial for preventing downtime, operational disruptions, and potential hazards.
At BES Group, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive piping inspection and assessment services, aligned with industry standards like API 579 and API 570, to provide a thorough evaluation of your piping systems, ensuring their continued reliability and compliance.
Specialist Inspections
API 570 Piping System Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Assessment
API 579 Fitness for Service Piping Assessments
Piping Inspection in-line with API 570, for ‘lower hazard’ services
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API 579 Fitness for Service Assessments
When defects or damage are identified in your piping systems, API 579 Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments offer a systematic approach to evaluate their structural integrity and determine their suitability for continued operation.
Our FFS assessments employ advanced engineering techniques and methodologies to assess the impact of defects on the piping system’s overall integrity, ensuring informed decision-making regarding repair, replacement, or continued operation.
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API 570-Compliant Inspections
API 570 provides a comprehensive framework for in-service inspection, rating, repair, and alteration of piping systems.
Our API 570-compliant inspections for ‘lower hazard’ services entail a meticulous examination of piping components, encompassing:
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Thickness measurements: Determining the remaining wall thickness of pipes to assess corrosion rates and potential damage. This involves analysing ultrasound testing (UT) and magnetic particle testing (MT) results to identify and quantify corrosion-induced thinning.
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Non-Destructive Examinations (NDE): Employing advanced NDE techniques like UT, MT, and radiography (RT) to detect and characterize flaws, cracks, and other defects within piping components, ensuring their structural integrity.
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Visual inspections: Conducting detailed visual examinations to identify signs of corrosion, wear, and other damage, providing insights into the overall condition of the piping system.
Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Assessments
Corrosion poses a significant threat to the lifespan and safety of piping systems.
Our corrosion rate and remaining life assessments, aligned with API 570, provide valuable insights into the anticipated longevity of your piping systems:
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Analysing historical corrosion data: Reviewing past inspection records to identify corrosion trends and patterns over time, providing a historical perspective on corrosion rates.
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Performing on-stream thickness monitoring: Continuously monitoring pipe thickness using advanced monitoring tools to detect and quantify corrosion rates in real-time.
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Utilising corrosion modelling software: Employing advanced corrosion modelling software to predict the future corrosion rate and remaining life of piping systems, enabling proactive maintenance planning.
Key benefits of our piping inspection services
Improved Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as API 570 and API 579, is crucial for maintaining compliance and mitigating legal and financial risks. Piping inspection and assessment services help organisations ensure their piping systems meet compliance requirements and minimise potential liability issues.
Extended Asset Life and Cost Savings
By identifying and addressing potential problems early on, piping inspection and assessment services can extend the lifespan of piping systems, reducing the need for premature replacement or costly repairs. This translates into significant cost savings over time.
Enhanced Safety and Reliability
Regular inspection and assessment of piping systems help identify defects, corrosion, and other potential issues before they lead to failures or accidents. This proactive approach promotes the safe and reliable operation of critical piping infrastructure, preventing downtime, production disruptions, and environmental hazards.
Improved Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as API 570 and API 579, is crucial for maintaining compliance and mitigating legal and financial risks. Piping inspection and assessment services help organisations ensure their piping systems meet compliance requirements and minimise potential liability issues.
Extended Asset Life and Cost Savings
By identifying and addressing potential problems early on, piping inspection and assessment services can extend the lifespan of piping systems, reducing the need for premature replacement or costly repairs. This translates into significant cost savings over time.
Enhanced Safety and Reliability
Regular inspection and assessment of piping systems help identify defects, corrosion, and other potential issues before they lead to failures or accidents. This proactive approach promotes the safe and reliable operation of critical piping infrastructure, preventing downtime, production disruptions, and environmental hazards.
FAQs
What is the purpose of API 579 Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments?
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A: API 579 FFS assessments provide a systematic approach to evaluate the structural integrity of piping systems with defects or damage and determine their suitability for continued operation. These assessments help to ensure the safety and reliability of piping systems while minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
How are corrosion rates and remaining life assessed for piping systems?
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Corrosion rates and remaining life for piping systems are assessed through a combination of techniques, including:
Analysing historical corrosion data: Reviewing past inspection records and corrosion rates to identify trends and patterns.
Performing on-stream thickness monitoring: Continuously monitoring pipe thickness to detect and quantify corrosion rates.
Utilising corrosion modelling software: Employing advanced modelling tools to predict the future corrosion rate and remaining life of piping systems.
Did you know...
10%
of all industrial accidents are related to piping failures, according to a study by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
£4.3b
was the staggering cost associated to pipeline corrosion in the UK, in 2020
70%
reduction in the risk of piping failures can be achieved when conducting API 570-compliant inspections
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.
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Industry competitor
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. I previously used Allianz, and BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
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We have been with BES for the past 5 years and don’t plan on switching providers. They are very flexible with their services and are able to bring the best inspectors who can deal with on the ground challenges and build real relationships with clients.
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Customer
Global Technical Services Manager
Why choose us
Commitment to quality
BES Group is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality services possible. We use state-of-the-art equipment and software, and our assessors are all certified to the highest standards.
Specialist experience and expertise
BES Group has years of experience in providing API 579 fitness for service assessments. Our team of assessors are highly qualified and experienced, and we have a proven track record of success in helping our clients extend the service life of their piping systems and improve safety and reliability.
Comprehensive services
BES Group offers a comprehensive range of API 579 fitness for service assessment services, including on-site inspection, UT grid readings, calculations, and assessment. We also offer a variety of other related services, such as NDT, risk assessment, and engineering consulting.
Our credentials
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Alliance Inspection Ltd.
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Alliance Inspection Ltd. - British Engineering Services Limited
Petroleum Equipment Installers & Maintenance Federation
Alliance Inspection Ltd.
ABB
Alliance Inspection Ltd.
BINDT
Alliance Inspection Ltd. - British Engineering Services Limited
Petroleum Equipment Installers & Maintenance Federation
Alliance Inspection Ltd.
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