Machines, documents and methods that meet the standard.
Surveys, audits and document reviews that confirm turbomachinery, procedures and field methods meet the applicable standards, vendor requirements and industry practice.
What it is
Turbomachinery integrity work checks that the machines, the documents and the methods used to install, preserve and commission them are complete, correct and in line with the applicable standards.
Typical references include the OEM's instructions, the project specifications and recognized industry practice, such as API RP 686 for machinery installation. The OEM's instructions remain the primary reference for its equipment.
Who it is for
- Owners who want independent assurance before accepting a package.
- EPC contractors who need procedures, method statements and ITPs reviewed before they go to the field.
- Projects with long storage or construction delays, where preservation is at risk.
What problems it solves
- Procedures and method statements that are generic, incomplete or not aligned with vendor requirements.
- ITPs without clear hold points, acceptance criteria or responsible parties.
- Machines that degrade in storage because preservation is not planned, recorded or checked.
- Records that cannot show what was done, by whom, with which tools.
What we offer
Surveys and audits
Site surveys of installed or stored machinery, and audits of field practice against the agreed procedures.
Review of procedures, method statements, ITPs and other project documentation
A line-by-line technical review with marked-up comments and a summary of the gaps that matter most.
Machinery inspection strategy
What to inspect, when, to which acceptance criteria and with which records, from receipt to turnover.
Preservation programs
Preservation plans and checks for machines in storage or installed but idle. Read about preservation during construction delays.
How it works
- Introductory call. We discuss the package, the documents and the concern.
- Document request. We agree which documents and records to review, and whether a site visit is needed.
- Review or survey. A senior consultant carries out the review and, where needed, the site survey.
- Report. Findings ranked by risk, with marked-up documents and recommended actions.
The same solution applies across the four industries we serve: data centers, power generation, LNG, and gas compression and process.
Common questions
What documents should be reviewed before turbomachinery installation starts?
At minimum: the OEM installation instructions, the installation procedure and method statements, the ITP with its hold and witness points, the lifting and rigging plan, the preservation plan, and the check sheets used to record the work. Calibration records for critical tools should also be available.
Is API RP 686 mandatory?
API RP 686 is a recommended practice, not a regulation. It becomes binding when a project specification or contract calls it up. It is intended to supplement, not replace, the OEM's instructions.
Can you audit a site that is already in execution?
Yes. Audits during execution are common, for example when quality issues appear or before a key hold point. The aim is to correct course without stopping the work unnecessarily.
Let's talk about your project.
A 30-minute call to speak about the current status of your project and how we can support you. No obligation, and everything you share stays confidential.
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