“Optimum” performance of a process plant asset can be achieved when the asset is available to be operated for uninterrupted periods and when it runs close to the maximum levels allowed by the mechanical-structural condition of its components.  Quest Reliability offers a rich menu of reliability management services designed to help plant operators attain the maximum sustained performance from their production assets, between planned shutdowns.

When executed in an integrated management framework,

• Shutdown intervals are planned in accordance with the expected life of critical components
• Inspection programs are planned and performed to monitor conditions that may shorten remaining life of assets
• Maintenance programs are planned and performed to prevent the development of conditions that shorten remaining life
• Potential conflicts between operations and mechanical/structural limits are resolved in advance of causing problems

Operations are fine-tuned to maximize throughput within the limits defined by mechanical-structural integrity over the expected life of the asset components.

Our services in this area include:

• Shutdown interval planning: establishing the performance and condition time envelope
• Asset performance monitoring: continuous (see Fired Heater Performance Monitoring) or periodic (other assets)
• Reformer performance optimization: unique service that accounts for operating envelope, materials properties, condition assessment data and catalyst kinetics
• Inspection program optimization: risk-based reliability management
• Plant Reliability Management Audits: periodic, by single asset or class of assets
• Plant life extension strategies: balancing reliability and performance availability
• Training and Technical Services: focus on best practices, key performance indicators for reliability and maintenance, root cause failure analysis, reliability terminology and philosophy, and resource availability
• Reliability improvement programs: systematic and integrated strategies and procedures for enhancing reliability
• Process optimization: for selected high-temperature processes

For further information about Asset Performance Optimization services, please contact us.