When it is needed
In a dispute about functionality, installation or the agreed equipment complement of vessel systems.
What we examine
- Piping systems
- Electrical equipment
- Controls and sensors
Materials to prepare
- Diagrams and specifications
- Equipment manuals
- Installation and inspection records
- Fault logs
Sample questions
- Is the actual configuration consistent with the documentation?
- Which operational faults are supported?
- Does the installed equipment comply with the specification?
- Which system interaction factors are significant?
- Which additional measurements are needed to check the causes?
How the work is carried out
- Comparison of configuration and equipment complement
- Inspection under agreed operating conditions
- Analysis of element interaction
Result
A report on parameters checked, discrepancies identified and technical causes within the available data.
What affects the conclusions
Operations involving hazardous media, electrical installations and protective devices are performed by authorised personnel.
Frequently asked questions
Can only one system be checked?
Yes, if its relationships with other systems allow the question posed to be answered.
Does functionality confirm all safety requirements?
No. Checking a particular operating mode and mandatory surveys have different scopes.