Fitness-For-Service
Reliability Focused
CANEIL is home to a robust team of multidisciplinary Integrity Professionals, with expertise in Mechanical, Structural, Chemical, and Materials Engineering. Our team is also well-versed in Inspection and Non-Destructive Examination techniques. This diverse knowledge allows us to deliver comprehensive Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments of equipment, enabling owner-users to operate their assets safely and reliably while minimizing costly and unnecessary repairs.
How we perform Fitness For Service
When inspections and non-destructive examinations (NDE) reveal flaws or structural damage that may compromise the operability of in-service pressure equipment, crucial decisions must be made regarding whether to continue operation or initiate remediation actions such as repair, alteration, or replacement. These decisions must be based on sound engineering principles, comply with relevant codes, and align with industry best practices.
At CANEIL, our multidisciplinary engineering team brings extensive experience in utilizing API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standards to perform comprehensive Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments. Our goal is to provide results that optimize maintenance and operational practices for our clients, improving the long-term economic viability of their equipment while ensuring the safety of plant personnel and the public.
Levels of Assessment
The Fitness-for-Service (FFS) approach addresses a wide range of degradation mechanisms that can affect the performance of pressure vessels, piping, and tankage. Our engineers employ both quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate various types of flaws, including general and localized corrosion, pitting, hydrogen damage, weld misalignment, shell distortions, and crack-like defects.
In accordance with API 579/ASME FFS-1, our assessment procedures are carried out in a structured, sequential manner—starting with a Level 1 assessment and progressing through to Level 2 and Level 3. Each level introduces more complexity and includes detailed analyses such as fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Following the evaluation, we calculate the remaining life of the equipment and provide actionable recommendations for remediation, all while considering the specific requirements of our clients.
