Background to the PEI Inspection Body
The PEI Inspection Body is a new division of PEI Pressure Equipment Integrity.
Primarily set up to complement and utilise the skill base of PEI Pressure Equipment Integrity’s mechanical engineers who have specialist expertise in Boilers, HRSGs, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Pressure Piping as well as water chemistry and metallurgy.
Rather than approaching the issues from an NDT bias point of view which has a limited knowledge base to get to the root cause of issues we target the mechanics of the issues looking at the big picture rather than only one aspect.
The personnel within this group come with extensive experience and knowledge of this equipment from many industries, spanning design, fabrication and in-service (aged equipment and plant).
PEI Inspection Body
The PEI Inspection Body has been created because of the industry wide need to improve capabilities and knowledge in the area of Pressure Equipment Inspection to support total Asset Management Systems.
The PEI Inspection Body provides services which are completely impartial and independent, and have IANZ accreditation to ISO17020:2013.
All of the Pressure Equipment Inspectors working within the PEI Inspection Body have the following characteristics:
- CBIP recognised Pressure Equipment Inspection certification, or equivalent
- Are supported by a network of knowledgeable personnel with extensive technical and practical skill
- Specialise in the evaluation of aged equipment
- Understand the principles behind code requirements so that an appropriate response to deviations / findings can be applied
- Are involved in industry forums and conferences to keep their knowledge as current as possible
We can work with our clients to:
- Complete compliance inspections as required under AS/NZS3788, Approved Codes of Practice for Boilers and Pressure Equipment, ASME, AS/NZS, ASME, API, BS, EN
- Issue operating certificates for equipment
- Identify expected damage mechanisms for assets
It is important that our Inspectors develop client relationships and provide continuity of service to our clients so that we can provide the best value inspection to our clients.
PEI has an active training programme to bring fresh talent into the industry.
We are investing in personnel with a passion for pressure equipment who envisage a long future in the industry. PEI is actively working on passing this knowledge to young personnel entering the industry, through its training and mentoring programmes, by having detailed peer reviews, and open technical discussions.
PEI is working hard to provide and develop resources to the highest skill base so that our clients and the industry as a whole can benefit.
