The HOIS Recommended Practice for Non-Intrusive Inspection (HOIS-RP-103) is the leading global industry standard, providing a technical framework and requirements for replacing traditional Internal Visual Inspection (IVI) with externally applied Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on in-service equipment.
Fulkrum’s NII services strictly follow this practice to rigorously plan and execute inspections that deliver precise asset condition data, while significantly reducing operational disruptions and the hazards associated with intrusive inspection methods.
Comprehensive NII Applicability Assessment
A detailed evaluation of asset design, operating conditions, historical degradation, and risk environment to establish a fully defensible NII strategy.
Tailored Inspection Program Development
Crafting statistically valid inspection scopes that specify critical areas, NDT methods, and targeted coverage, ensuring compliance and comprehensive assessment.
Advanced Field Execution
Deployment of highly skilled teams using state-of-the-art technologies (including PAUT, ToFD, Eddy Current Arrays, Pulsed Eddy Current, Thermography, Corrosion Mapping, and more) to perform external inspections without process shutdowns or confined space entry.
Thorough Evaluation and Clear Reporting
Systematic data analysis against HOIS thresholds, providing auditable documentation that supports fitness-for-service decisions and regulatory adherence.
Ongoing Collaboration and Improvement
Integration with client asset integrity management systems, allowing continuous updates and optimization of inspection plans based on findings and operational changes.
Benefits for Your Operations
Business Benefits
- Reduced Downtime & Operational Impact: Conduct inspections while assets remain online, avoiding costly shutdowns.
- Enhanced Health & Safety: Eliminate confined space and hazardous environment entries, improving workforce safety.
- Reliable Data: High-quality, accurately targeted inspection data supports proactive integrity management and maintenance planning.
- Cost-Efficient Inspection: Focus resources on highest risk zones to optimize spend and inspection efficiency.
- Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Full alignment with HOIS-RP-103, ensuring auditability and acceptance by classification societies and regulators.
How Fulkrum Supports Your Integrity Program
- Drives compliance and integration with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs to improve overall inspection effectiveness.
- Provides detailed non-intrusive inspection data critical for Corrosion Management Programs (CMP) and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments.
- Facilitates digital recordkeeping, predictive analytics, and digital twin updates—enhancing asset lifecycle management.
- Utilises the latest robotics and remote inspection technologies to overcome complex inspection challenges in operational environments.