Implementation of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) in Condensate Separator and Storage Vessel: A Case Study

Abstract

⎯ in the processing of oil and gas, a pressure vessel is an important piece of equipment. It needs a method to prevent the failure of the pressure vessel. The Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is a systematic approach to the inspection management method for equipment based on the level of risk. RBI is expected to provide sufficiently accurate recommendations to prevent equipment failures. In this research, the objects to be carried out are the 10V2102 condensate separator and the 10V2103 condensate storage vessel. According to RBI analysis, the risk category of the current RBI date is low risk for the condensate separator 10V2102 and condensate storage vessel 10V2103. Meanwhile, the inspection date of Condensate Separator 10V2102 is 2 April 2026 and 11 February 2027 for Condensate Storage Vessel 10V2103 and selected inspection methods are Visual Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiography Test (RT), Eddy Current Test, and Magnetic Particle Inspection. Keywords⎯ inspection, pressure vessel, risk, RBI. I. INTRODUCTION1The pressure vessel is one of the important pieces of equipment in the oil and gas production process [1], [2]. In this research, the objects to be carried out are the 10V2102 condensate separator and the 10V2103 condensate storage vessel. Where the condensate separator is a vessel used to separate fluid and gas, the separated condensate fluid will collect at the bottom of the separator. The collected condensate is then transferred to the condensate storage vessel. Each pressure vessel has a production life that depends on the type and use of the pressure vessel itself [3]. If the operation continues beyond the proper age, it is feared that it can cause unwanted dangers. Therefore necessary a method to prevent failure of the pressure vessel [4]. RBI (risk-based inspection) is a procedure for determining when to inspect facilities based on the level of risk [5], [6]. As a result, the RBI's risk assessment is required to provide reasonably precise recommendations to avoid equipment failures. The Reserve Bank of India prioritizes and manages inspection patterns based on risk. In a system, it is common knowledge that there is a high enough risk to some of the small equipment [7], [8]. Inspection and maintenance can be improved on