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Oil Refinery Corrosion Management and Materials Integrity Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing corrosion management and materials integrity practices in oil refineries, covering risk assessment, monitoring techniques, and mitigation strategies for various refinery assets.

Oil Refinery Corrosion Management and Materials Integrity Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Effective corrosion management and materials integrity are critical for ensuring the longevity, safety, and reliability of oil refinery assets. This comprehensive audit checklist is designed to evaluate the refinery's practices in corrosion prevention, monitoring, and mitigation across various equipment and piping systems. Regular audits in this area are essential for identifying potential integrity threats, optimizing corrosion control strategies, and preventing costly failures or unplanned shutdowns due to corrosion-related issues.

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Industry

Energy and Utilities

Standard

NACE SP0775 - Corrosion Monitoring

Workspaces

Oil refineries

Occupations

Corrosion Engineer
Materials Specialist
Inspection Technician
Maintenance Manager
Asset Integrity Specialist
1
What is the current status of corrosion risk assessment?

Select the current status.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the corrosion risk assessment process.
2
What is the measured corrosion rate in mm/year?

Provide the corrosion rate measurement.

To assess the current corrosion rate and its impact on asset integrity.
Min: 0
Target: 0.5
Max: 5
3
What methods are currently being used for corrosion monitoring?

List the corrosion monitoring methods.

To identify effective corrosion monitoring techniques in use.
4
Is the cathodic protection system functioning properly?

Select the status of the cathodic protection system.

To ensure that the cathodic protection is effectively preventing corrosion.
5
Are the materials selected in compliance with industry standards?

Select the compliance status of materials selection.

To ensure all materials meet the required specifications and standards for safety and integrity.
6
What are the findings related to corrosion under insulation?

Provide detailed findings regarding corrosion under insulation.

To document any issues related to corrosion that may be exacerbated by insulation.
7
What is the effectiveness rating of the chemical treatment applied?

Rate the effectiveness of chemical treatment on a scale of 1 to 5.

To assess how effective the chemical treatment has been in reducing corrosion.
Min: 1
Target: 4
Max: 5
8
When was the last materials integrity inspection conducted?

Provide the date of the last inspection.

To ensure regular inspections are being performed to maintain integrity.
9
Is the corrosion monitoring being conducted at the required frequency?

Select the frequency compliance status.

To verify that monitoring is performed regularly as per standards to ensure asset integrity.
10
What is the average corrosion rate obtained from coupon analysis (in mm/year)?

Provide the average corrosion rate from coupon analysis.

To evaluate the corrosion rate based on the analysis of corrosion coupons.
Min: 0
Target: 0.3
Max: 10
11
What is the condition of the equipment used for corrosion monitoring?

Describe the condition of the monitoring equipment.

To ensure that monitoring equipment is in good condition and functioning properly.
12
When is the next corrosion monitoring scheduled?

Provide the date for the next scheduled monitoring.

To ensure that future monitoring activities are planned and scheduled.
13
Is the asset integrity program compliant with current industry standards?

Select the compliance status of the asset integrity program.

To confirm that the asset integrity program meets all necessary standards and regulations.
14
What were the findings from the most recent asset integrity assessment?

Detail the findings from the recent integrity assessment.

To document any critical findings that may impact asset integrity.
15
How many integrity failures have been recorded in the past year?

Enter the number of integrity failures.

To track the number of integrity failures to assess overall asset performance.
Min: 0
Target: 2
Max: 100
16
When was the last comprehensive asset inspection conducted?

Provide the date of the last asset inspection.

To ensure regular inspections are carried out to maintain asset integrity.
17
Is the chemical treatment used in compliance with safety and environmental regulations?

Select the compliance status of the chemical treatment.

To ensure that the chemical treatments applied are safe and environmentally compliant.
18
What is the dosage of the chemical treatment applied (in liters)?

Enter the dosage of the chemical treatment.

To evaluate the quantity of chemical treatment used against the required dosage.
Min: 0
Target: 150
Max: 500
19
What is the evaluation of the effectiveness of the chemical treatment?

Provide a detailed evaluation of the chemical treatment.

To assess how well the chemical treatment is performing in mitigating corrosion.
20
When was the last chemical treatment applied?

Provide the date of the last chemical treatment application.

To keep track of chemical treatment applications for maintenance scheduling.

FAQs

The checklist covers corrosion risk assessment methodologies, materials selection practices, corrosion monitoring techniques, inspection programs, cathodic protection systems, chemical treatment strategies, corrosion under insulation (CUI) management, and data management for corrosion-related information.

Comprehensive audits should be conducted annually, with more frequent inspections and monitoring of high-risk areas on a quarterly or semi-annual basis to ensure ongoing integrity of critical assets.

The audit team should include corrosion engineers, materials specialists, inspection personnel, maintenance managers, process engineers, and potentially third-party corrosion experts to ensure a thorough assessment of corrosion management practices.

By systematically evaluating all aspects of corrosion management and materials integrity, the checklist helps identify areas for improvement in corrosion prevention strategies, monitoring techniques, and mitigation measures, leading to enhanced asset reliability and longevity.

Audit findings should be thoroughly analyzed, shared with relevant stakeholders, used to develop targeted improvement plans for corrosion management practices, and incorporated into the refinery's overall asset integrity management strategy.

Benefits

Extends the operational life of refinery assets through effective corrosion management

Reduces the risk of equipment failures and associated safety hazards

Minimizes unplanned downtime and maintenance costs related to corrosion issues

Enhances overall plant reliability and operational efficiency

Supports compliance with industry standards and regulations for asset integrity