scope:

The risk analysis principles, guidance, and implementation strategies presented in this Standard are broadly applicable; however, this Standard has been specifically developed for applications involving fixed pressure-containing equipment and components. This Standard is not intended to be used for nuclear power plant components; see ASME BPVC, Section XI. It provides guidance to owners, operators, and designers of pressure-containing equipment for developing and implementing an inspection program. These guidelines include means for assessing an inspection program and its plan. The approach emphasizes safe and reliable operation through cost-effective inspection. A spectrum of complementary risk analysis approaches (qualitative through fully quantitative) should be considered as part of the inspection planning process.

Purpose

This Standard presents the concepts and principles used to develop and implement a risk-based inspection (RBI) program. Items covered are

(a) an introduction to the concepts and principles of RBI

1 Scope, Introduction, and Purpose

2 Basic Concepts

3 Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection

(b) description of the steps in applying these principles within the framework of the RBI process

4 Planning the Risk Analysis

5 Data and Information Collection

6 Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes

7 Determining Probability of Failure

8 Determining Consequence of Failure

9 Risk Determination, Analysis, and Management

10 Risk Management With Inspection Activities

11 Other Risk Mitigation Activities

12 Reanalysis

13 Roles, Responsibilities, Training, and Qualifications

14 Documentation and Record Keeping