Static Equipment Inspection Costs
Static Equipment Inspection Costs
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Does have anyone have generic industry-based information on the cost of inspections for static equipment.
What I'm looking for is a cost breakdown for carrying a thorough integrity examination on a "typical" pressure vessel (I agree this a very loose description). This should include:
- Vessel isolation
- Vessel preparation, cleaning, etc.
- Scaffolding
- Cranes & mechanical handling
- Engineering support costs
- Direct inspection costs
- Management costs
Steve
What I'm looking for is a cost breakdown for carrying a thorough integrity examination on a "typical" pressure vessel (I agree this a very loose description). This should include:
- Vessel isolation
- Vessel preparation, cleaning, etc.
- Scaffolding
- Cranes & mechanical handling
- Engineering support costs
- Direct inspection costs
- Management costs
Steve





RE: Static Equipment Inspection Costs
Some of the tasks you listed are typically performed by the owner/user as a way to keep costs down. (vessel isolation, preparation, etc.) The actual inspection cost will depend on the size of the vessel and the required tests. My company specializes in the implementation of mechanical integrity programs and performance of required inspection activities, but typically projects are quoted on numerous pieces being inspected together.
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RE: Static Equipment Inspection Costs
From the job discription you have given,the scope of work will be handled by more than one agency.Also for the activities of isolation and cleaning Client/user's close supervision is required as they only know the plant conditions.Based on the above for inspection work like checking the thickness of pressure parts,doing a NDT exam on the welds,conducting a pressure test etc, u can get unit rate for the activity and independent inspection charges (manhours x * hours),that too after u provide the vessel details like thickness,diameter.For the other activities like isolation,cleaning if u want to sublet u can do like this.call the party to the plant and explain the job and agree to a lumsum price.But again i recommend to have user supervision for this activities from safety point of view
Thanks and regards
i s madhavan
RE: Static Equipment Inspection Costs
N.Simpson
Sr. Inspector
Alberta ENVIROfuels Inc.