section 1 - introduction - ffs outline for workshop

Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Assessment based on API RP579

Section 1 - Introduction to TWI

Copyright 2005, TWI Ltd 1

Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd World Centre for Materials Joining TechnologyWorld Centre for Materials Joining Technology

FITNESS-FOR-SERVICEFITNESS-FOR-SERVICE

A guide to standards and A guide to standards and techniquestechniques


Introduction Introduction

Ian PartridgeIan PartridgeConsulting EngineerConsulting EngineerStructural Assessment, TWI LtdStructural Assessment, TWI Ltd

Dr Afshin Dr Afshin MotarjemiMotarjemiConsulting EngineerConsulting EngineerDefect Assessment, TWI LtdDefect Assessment, TWI Ltd





IntroductionIntroductionContact detailsContact details

Ian Partridge: Ian Partridge: [email protected]@twi.co.ukAfshin Motarjemi: Afshin Motarjemi: [email protected]@twi.co.uk

TWI LtdTWI LtdGranta Park, Great AbingtonGranta Park, Great AbingtonCambridge CB1 6AL, UKCambridge CB1 6AL, UK

Tel: +(0)1223Tel: +(0)1223--891162891162Fax: +(0)1223Fax: +(0)1223--890689890689Website: www.twi.co.ukWebsite: www.twi.co.uk


IntroductionIntroduction

ObjectiveObjective

Overview of fitnessOverview of fitness--forfor--service (FFS)service (FFS)–– Relevance and applicabilityRelevance and applicability–– Techniques and damage typesTechniques and damage types–– Cost benefitsCost benefits–– Appreciation of standardsAppreciation of standards–– Practical applicationsPractical applications





Agenda for seminarAgenda for seminar

•• Overview of FFS Overview of FFS •• Damage mechanism and inspectionDamage mechanism and inspection•• BreakBreak•• Metal loss assessmentMetal loss assessment•• Lunch Lunch •• Brittle fractureBrittle fracture•• CrackCrack--like flawslike flaws•• Break Break •• Fatigue and creep Fatigue and creep •• FinishFinish


Introduction to TWIIntroduction to TWI





What is TWI?What is TWI?

•• Membership basedMembership based•• Limited by guaranteeLimited by guarantee•• NonNon--profit distributingprofit distributing•• Research & technology organisationResearch & technology organisation


What is TWI?What is TWI?

•• Membership basedMembership based•• Limited by guaranteeLimited by guarantee•• NonNon--profit distributingprofit distributing•• Research & technology organisationResearch & technology organisation


Independent international research and engineering

company

Supplier of products and services

in materials, fabrication and

integrity technologies

Novel materials,design & manufacturing

processes

Information services &

best practice codes

Training and certification

Commercialised products and consultancy

support

TWI’s Activities

Life cycle maintenance

support





TWI Membership Distribution

UK

AustralAsia

USA Rest of Europe

Japan

A,ME,SA,CEE

A World Wide OrganisationA World Wide Organisation


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TWI’s Key TechnologiesTWI’s Key Technologies

Design & Materials

58%Joining & Fabrication

42%

Manufacturing

e-Trading

Defect Assess

Finite Element

NDT

Structural Assessment

Metallurgy & Corrosion

Laser &SheetCeramics & Micro

Plastics & Adhesive

Arcs and Spraying

Electron Beam

Friction & Forge





TWI’s Key Industry SectorsTWI’s Key Industry Sectors


COUNCIL OF MEMBERS

Industrial Members

and CustomersWorld-wide

TWI LTD BOARD

IndustrySector TeamsOil/Gas/Chem

Power

Construction

Aerospace

Automotive

Electronic Sensors

Technology Groups

Arcs &Thermal Spraying

Lasers &Sheet

Ceramics & Advanced Matls

ManufacturingServices

Defect/DamageAssessment

Metallurgy &Corrosion

Coatings &Surface Engineering

Finite ElementAnalysis

RiskAssessment

Friction &Electron Beam

Non-DestructiveTesting Plant Integrity

TWI’s Organisation and Sector Focus

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