Special Notes/ Foreword / Introduction / Purpose

Question 1

API RP 580 is intended to provide guidance on developing a Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
program for ,,,,,, and ,,,, and ,,,,

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fixed equipment
piping in the hydrocarbon
chemical process industries

Question 2

This RP is intended to supplement ,,,,, / ,,,,,,,/ and ,,,,,,

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API 510
API 570
API 653

Question 3

The RBI assessment shall based on ,,,,, and ,,,,,,

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probability of failure (POF)

associated consequence of failure (COF)

Question 4

The RBI assessment shall ,,,,,, evaluate both ,,,,,,

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systematically

POF & COF

Question 5

RBI Assessment:

The POF assessment should be evaluated by considering all credible ,,,,,,,

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damage mechanisms

Question 6

Users of this RP are reminded that no book or manual is a substitute for the judgment of ,,,,,, / ,,,, or ,,,,,,

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a responsible,
qualified inspector
engineer

Question 7

This RP, contains both minimum program requirements to qualify for establishing inspection intervals based on, ,,,,,,;and ,,,,,,,,,

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(RBI) analysis &

Rule-based (e.g. 1 /2 life) requirements

Question 8

This RP by provide additional suggested guidelines by considering both programs ( RBI analysis ) to develop ,,,,,

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an effective inspection plan

Question 9

The use of risk-based methodologies for inspection planning is not,,,,,,; they are optional,

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compulsory

Question 10

Inspection planning is a,,,,,,,,, process that begins with identification of,,,,,, and culminates in an inspection plan

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systematic

facilities or equipment

Question 11

The output of an RBI assessment conducted according to this RP is

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an inspection plan for each piece or group of equipment assessed

Question 12

The RBI plan produced according to the guidance herein combined with IOW & MOC for each process unit should provide the basis for sound management of ,,,,,,,

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the integrity of fixed equipment in the refining and petrochemical process industry

Question 13

RBI is synonymous with,,,,,, /,,,, and ,,,, using risk-based methods.

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risk-prioritized inspection,
risk-informed inspection
with inspection planning

Question 14

The purpose of this document is to provide users with the basic minimum and recommended elements for,,,,,, a RBI program

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developing,
implementing, and
maintaining

Question 15

The approach of this RP emphasizes ,,,, and ,,,,operation through ,,,,,

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safe & reliable

risk-prioritized inspection

Question 16

Data Requirements:

Data inputs and assumptions shall be validated by qualified personnel such as ,,,,,,to review operating parameters used

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process engineer/operator

Question 17

Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes:

The RBI team shall consult with a corrosion specialist to define the equipment ,,,,,/,,,,,,,,/ and ,,,,,,,,

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damage mechanisms, 
damage modes (optional), 
potential failure modes

Question 18

Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes:
A qualified ,,,,,,,, shall be responsible for assessing the types of damage mechanisms and their
applicability and severity to the equipment considering the process conditions, environment, metallurgy, age, and other relevant data pertaining to of the equipment

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corrosion specialist

Question 19

POF analysis requirements:

The POF analysis shall address all ,,,,, and

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• credible damage mechanisms

- situation can be susceptible to damage mechanisms

Question 20

POF analysis requirements:
Combinations of process conditions and existing materials of construction for each equipment item shall be evaluated to identify ,,,, and ,,,,,

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active

credible damage mechanisms

Question 21

COF analysis requirements:
COF calculations steps shall be performed to estimate the consequences that are likely to occur due to ,,,, typically resulting from an,,,,,,,

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a failure mode

identified damage mechanism(s)

Question 22

COF analysis requirements:

The major factors to consider in evaluating the consequences of failure shall include;

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1- flammable events (fire and explosion)
2- toxic releases
3- releases of other hazardous fluids

Question 23

Requirements for evaluation of risk:

Risk shall be determined by combining ,,,,,

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POF & COF

Question 24

Requirements for evaluation of risk:

The general form of the risk equation shall be as ,,,,

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Risk = Probability × Consequence

Question 25

Requirements for evaluation of risk:

Overall risk shall include the probability of ,,,,,

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loss of containment

Question 26

Output requirements:
The inspection strategy shall be a ,,,,,,to assure that inspection activities are continually focused on items with higher risk

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documented, iterative process

Question 27

Output requirements:

Inspection results shall be used as ,,,,, in assessing remaining life and future inspection plans

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variables

Question 28

RBI Benefits and Limitations:

The primary work of the RBI assessment are ,,,,, that address ways ,,,,, on an individual equipment level

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plans

to manage risks

Question 29

RBI Benefits and Limitations:
RBI plans should include ,,,,, along
with ,,,,,.

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cost-effective actions

projected risk mitigation

Question 30

RBI Benefits and Limitations:

RBI is based on ,,,,, risk assessment and management principles

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sound, proven