1. Collect and Review Design,
Operating, Maintenance
and Inspection History
System Walkdown and
Design Verification
As-Found Pipe Stress Analysis
(linear elastic)
Creep Stress Analysis
(temp/time corrected)
Define Remediation Plan
Execute Remediation Plan
Local Concern
Identified?
Document
Document
Initiate Appropriate Inspections
- Scoop Sampling
- Advanced UT
- AET
- FMR
-Small Specimen Testing
-Hardness
output
Establish Baseline Data
Verify Conditions of
Hangers & Design
Hanger Load Verification & Adjustment
Calculate Remaining Life & Failure Probabilities
Reinforce Inspection Locations
Identify Probability of Failure
Re-calculate Remaining Creep Life Using Actual Creep Data
Define Repair, Reinspect,
Procedures, Instrumentation
and Monitoring
Solution Implementation
no
yes
RecalibrateAnalysisModels
Covered Piping Systems (CPS) Assessment Program
(Main Steam & Hot Reheat)