API 580 REDLINE : 2009

1 Purpose
2 Scope
3 Normative References
4 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
5 Basic Risk Assessment Concepts
6 Introduction to Risk-Based Inspection
7 Planning the RBI Assessment
8 Data and Information Collection for RBI Assessment
9 Damage Mechanisms and Failure Modes
10 Assessing Probability of Failure
11 Assessing Consequences of Failure
12 Risk Determination, Assessment, and Management
13 Risk Management with Inspection Activities
14 Other Risk Mitigation Activities
15 Reassessment and Updating RBI Assessments
16 Roles, Responsibilities, Training, and Qualifications
17 RBI Documentation and Recordkeeping
18 Summary of RBI Pitfalls
Bibliography

Gives users with the basic elements for developing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based inspection (RBI) program. Also gives guidance to owners, operators, and designers of pressure-containing equipment for developing and implementing an inspection program. These guidelines include means for assessing an inspection program and its plan.