Provides a basis for risk evaluation, riskmitigation and risk acceptance
Who can provide useful input (such as the spectrum of process conditions, injection points etc.)To aid materials specialists in the identification of deterioration mechanisms and rates
The risk assessment programme which focuses on process unit design and operating practices and their adequacy given the unit's current or anticipated operating conditions
The program that is focused on understanding failure modes, addressing the modes and therefore improving the reliability of equipment and process facilities.
Once a credible damage mechanism(s) has been identified, the associated failure mode should also be identified. An example of a failure mode is:
