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Yara International ASA: Yara Ready To Roll Out Lloyd's Register Capstone Inspection Package(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:14122007 Yara International ASA has chosen a solution from Lloyd's Register Capstone, Inc. to implement a risk-based inspection (RBI) system at facilities throughout the company. In recent years Yara has tested different available tools for risk-based inspection (pilot sessions in Porsgrunn, Sluiskil, and Ferrara) and even developed and implemented its own RBI tool in Le Havre. The final conclusion: RBMI (Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity) from Lloyd's Register Capstone is the best solution. RBI is a departure from the traditional system, in which site and equipment inspections are imposed by outside authorities and are based on local regulations that often vary between countries. "Authorities tell you what, when, and how to carry out inspections, but without detailed knowledge of an installation. RBI is an inspection philosophy that is knowledge- rather than regulation-based. In the inspection world this is a big step forward," explains Arie de Bruyne, Head of Mechanical, Yara Project Office Brussels. Now Yara has opted for a forward-looking approach that sets an industry example. The RBI approach optimizes inspection intervals based on risk ranking and inspection methodologies based on degradation factors like corrosion and cracking. The RBI approach on static equipment will mean increased safety and reliability, as well as reduced maintenance costs thanks to preventive, instead of corrective, actions. "Now this process is a team effort from production, maintenance, and inspection - bringing the knowledge of all three together. In isolation you could have an upset in operations - which might cause trouble later - escape detection. With this increase in combined knowledge you have a thorough overview of what has happened in a plant," says Arie. RBMI has a certified link with SAP and is a complete tool, offering inspection plans and planning, a database for data collection and risks ranking, and an inspection data management system. The first wave of implementation is synchronized with the planned major turnarounds of Tringen 2 in Trinidad, the Urea plant in Ferrara, and Nitric Acid 7 plant in Sluiskil. The contract was a major project, carried out by Berd Klipps from IT, Einar Omli from Purchasing, Frank de Vogelaere, Arie de Bruyne from Maintenance and Inspection, cooperating with Hendrik Everaert, Jan Heerings, Serge Teulings, and Christine Buelens, Director of METALogic, from Lloyd's Register EMEA. Notes to editors Lloyd's Register Capstone, Inc. is a member of the Lloyd's Register Group, providing engineering and software services with recognized expertise in risk based inspection, reliability, materials engineering, plant maintenance/inspection, and project management. We are committed to providing value-added services and technology that will improve equipment integrity and reliability to clients in the process industry. Lloyd's Register Capstone experience includes the refining, petrochemical, chemical, gas processing, offshore, pulp and paper and fiber processing industries. http://www.cap-eng.com/ Yara International ASA is a global chemical company that converts energy and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. http://www.yara.com A photograph of the contract signing ceremony is attached. Standing left to right: Serge Teulings, Sales Manager Lloyd's Register Asset Management/Oil & Gas; Jan Heerings, RBMI Technology Manager, Lloyd's Register EMEA, Arie de Bruyne, Yara International; Christine Buelens, Director of Metalogic, Lloyd's Register. Seated left to right: Einar Omli, Director Purchasing, Yara International; Hendrik Evereart, RBMI Manager, Lloyd's Register EMEA. Lloyd's RegisterAmericas, Inc., 1401 Enclave Parkway, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77077 Lloyd's Register EMEA, Weena -Zuid 170 3012 NC Rotterdam PO Box 701 3000 AS Rotterdam Services are provided by members of the Lloyd's Register Group. Lloyd's Register, Lloyd's Register EMEA and Lloyd's Register Asia are exempt charities under the UK Charities Act 1993. CONTACT: Beth Mitchell, Lloyd's Register Capstone, Inc Tel: +1 281 649 2217 Fax: +1 281 493 5161 e-mail: [email protected] Lloyd's Register, Americas, Inc Tel: +1 281 675 3100 Fax: +1 281 675 3139 e-mail: [email protected] Lloyd's Register, EMEA Tel: +31 (0)10 414 5088 Fax: +31 (0)10 411 5105 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.lr.org ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |