Asset Integrity Management (AIM) in the Petroleum Industry

Introduction:

Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is critical in the petroleum industry, focusing on safe and environmentally friendly asset management to maximize return on investment. This AIM course for oil and gas covers the full scope of AIM, including design, technical, and operational integrity to safeguard operating systems.

The training incorporates key techniques such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Risk-Based Maintenance (RBI), and inspection of static and rotating process equipment. Additionally, it addresses human factors and effective project management.

Objectives:

After completing this AIM asset integrity management for oil and gas course, participants will be able to:

• Manage petroleum industry assets with a focus on sustainability and safety.
• Assess and manage the integrity of operational assets in production and process systems.
• Implement integrity management for both topside and subsea systems.
• Understand the asset management process from a systems engineering perspective.
• Apply emerging technologies and innovative techniques in engineering projects.

Training Methodology:

• Learning through active participation
• Evaluation of real situations in context
• Simulation-based exercises
• Teamwork
• Formal oral presentations
• Management games

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Asset Integrity Management

• Overview of Asset Management and Asset Integrity Management
• Asset Management Picture Process Model (AMP Model)
• Policies, strategies, and strategic plans in Asset Management System
• Responsibilities in Asset Management
• Quality management standard for Asset Management: ISO 55000
• Implementation of Asset Integrity Management certification

Unit 2: Risk and Risk Assessment

• Asset Integrity Management methods employed
• Risk identification and analysis
• Risk control processes: risk map, risk database, risk log
• Risks on business, system, and asset levels
• Approaches at various hierarchy levels
• Emergency response planning

Unit 3: Risk-Based Maintenance

• Degradation and failure modes of assets
• Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM) / Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) steps
• Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Assessment
• Failure characteristics of onshore and offshore systems
• Appropriate maintenance actions
• Risk-based inspection
• Real-life examples

Unit 4: Life Cycle Management Aspects

• Asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal
• Systems Engineering and RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) specifications
• Operational workflows and their role in asset integrity
• Measures for extending asset operational life
• Performance measurement and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in AIM

Unit 5: The Way Forward: Improvement Plan

• Evaluation of existing performance issues in Asset Management
• Formulation of enhancement plans and cost/benefit improvements for Asset Integrity Management