Our Turnaround Inspection Scope (TA Scope) development service provides a structured and risk-focused inspection plan for mechanical equipment to be executed during planned plant shutdowns and turnarounds. The service ensures that inspection activities are technically justified, achievable within turnaround constraints, and aligned with asset integrity objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. It covers critical static and rotating mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, storage tanks, columns, reactors, and associated internals.
The scope is developed through a systematic review of equipment criticality, damage mechanisms, historical inspection findings, corrosion rates, operating history, and known problem areas. Inspection locations, techniques, access requirements, and cleaning needs are clearly defined to maximize the value of the turnaround window. Where applicable, risk-based inspection principles and fitness-for-service considerations are applied to prioritise high-risk items and avoid unnecessary inspections that add cost or schedule pressure.
The final deliverable is a practical, execution-ready turnaround inspection scope that supports safe shutdown, efficient inspection execution, and timely decision-making. Clients benefit from reduced scope, minimised rework during the turnaround, improved defect detection, and clear guidance for repair and replacement planning and thus ultimately contributing to safer startups and improved plant reliability post-turnaround.
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