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www.QuestIntegrity.com I Phone: +1 303 415 1475 I Fax: +1 303 415 1847 I [email protected] Highlights Asset Longevity Plant & Pipeline Performance QIG F-002-FFS Developed and supported by industry experts for increased user condence Mitigates safety risks by performing rapid Level 1 and 2 Fitness-for-Service assessments Easy to learn and use software with integrated help and example problems Increases protability by improving plant reliability and avoiding unplanned downtime Signal Fitness-for-Service (FFS) is an easy to use software tool developed by experts for performing Fitness-for-Service and fracture mechanics analyses on xed and rotating equipment. It gives engineers the ability to reduce operational and safety risks through its comprehensive adherence to industry standards. A proven solution developed by experts Clients who use Signal FFS can feel condent in completing Level 1, 2 and 3 assessments. Signal FFS development is led by Dr. Ted Anderson, an internationally recognized expert on structural integrity and a principal author of the API 579/ASME FFS-1 standard. The software implements this standard and performs crack assessments in accordance with the British Standards BS 7910 procedure. Signal FFS is backed by Quest Integrity Group’s expertise, knowledge and technology in mechanical integrity management. Reduces operational and safety risk Operational and equipment safety is a top priority and Signal FFS helps mitigate the associated risk. It provides rapid Level 1 and 2 Fitness-for-Service assessments across a broad array of piping, pressure vessels and tanks. The most common Level 3 assessments are also supported. Signal FFS provides the quantitative support you need to make decisions to run as-is, repair or replace awed equipment, reducing the risk of operational failure. Easy to learn and use Easy to use software provides an intuitive wizard interface that guides you through assessment calculations and reduces the learning curve. Each assessment input value is provided in detailed yet simple descriptions. Fully worked API 579 example problems are installed and ready to use so you can follow the calculation steps. An integrated Help function includes the background and applicability of each assessment. Improves protability With Signal FFS, your facility can avoid costly unplanned downtime. Fitness-for-Service assessments are performed quickly and accurately, allowing you to schedule future inspections and repairs. Assessment solutions allow you to optimize your equipment yields based on remaining life estimates using aggressive operating conditions. Signal™ Fitness-For-Service Intuitive navigation tabs In depth description of current analysis Indicates required information to complete analysis Description of all inputs

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www.QuestIntegrity.com I Phone: +1 303 415 1475 I Fax: +1 303 415 1847 I [email protected]

Highlights

Asset Longevity Plant & Pipeline Performance

QIG F-002-FFS

Developed and supported by industry experts for increased user confi dence Mitigates safety risks by performing rapid Level 1 and 2 Fitness-for-Service assessments Easy to learn and use software with integrated help and example problems Increases profi tability by improving plant reliability and avoiding unplanned downtime

Signal Fitness-for-Service (FFS) is an easy to use software tool developed by experts for performing Fitness-for-Service and fracture mechanics analyses on fi xed and rotating equipment. It gives engineers the ability to reduce operational and safety risks through its comprehensive adherence to industry standards.

A proven solution developed by experts Clients who use Signal FFS can feel confi dent in completing Level 1, 2 and 3 assessments. Signal FFS development is led by Dr. Ted Anderson, an internationally recognized expert on structural integrity and a principal author of the API 579/ASME FFS-1 standard. The software implements this standard and performs crack assessments in accordance with the British Standards BS 7910 procedure. Signal FFS is backed by Quest Integrity Group’s expertise, knowledge and technology in mechanical integrity management.

Reduces operational and safety riskOperational and equipment safety is a top priority and Signal FFS helps mitigate the associated risk. It provides rapid Level 1 and 2 Fitness-for-Service assessments across a broad array of piping, pressure vessels and tanks. The most common Level 3 assessments are also supported. Signal FFS provides the quantitative support you need to make decisions to run as-is, repair or replace fl awed equipment, reducing the risk of operational failure.

Easy to learn and useEasy to use software provides an intuitive wizard interface that guides you through assessment calculations and reduces the learning curve. Each assessment input value is provided in detailed yet simple descriptions. Fully worked API 579 example problems are installed and ready to use so you can follow the calculation steps. An integrated Help function includes the background and applicability of each assessment.

Improves profi tabilityWith Signal FFS, your facility can avoid costly unplanned downtime. Fitness-for-Service assessments are performed quickly and accurately, allowing you to schedule future inspections and repairs. Assessment solutions allow you to optimize your equipment yields based on remaining life estimates using aggressive operating conditions.

Signal™ Fitness-For-Service

Intuitive navigation tabs

In depth description of current analysis

Indicates required information to complete

analysis

Description of all inputs

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Extensive Library of Structural Geometries and Crack ShapesMetal Loss Profi les in 3DAdvanced Probabilistic Monte Carlo FAD Analyses

Surface Crack

Elliptical Crack

Specifi cations Signal FFS Signal FFS Signal FFSStandard Professional Quick Start Bundle

General Capabilities n Intuitive, up-to-date Microsoft Windows® interface with an ultra-fast learning curve

n Online help and plain English description of inputs n Parametric capability for sensitivity analysis or for evaluating multiple cases in batch mode n Monte Carlo probabilistic analysis n Spreadsheet template input and command-line automation n Multiple report formats (PDF, Word®, Excel® and HTML) n Cut and paste measurement data from external Excel files

Assessment Methods

Brittle Fracture n API 579* Part 3, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsGeneral Metal Loss n API 579 Part 4, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsLocal Metal Loss n API 579 Part 5, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsPitting Corrosion n API 579 Part 6, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsHydrogen Blisters, HIC and SOHIC Damage n API 579 Part 7, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsCrack-Like Flaws n API 579 Part 9, Level 1 assessmentCrack-Like Flaws (Advanced) n API 579 Part 9, Level 2 assessment n Fatigue, environmental and creep crack growth analysis n Constant amplitude, and variable amplitude fatigue options n Crack growth incorporates the FAD method for life prediction n Critical flaw size and critical load calculation n Extensive library of stress intensity and reference stress solutions

n Extensive database of material constants for fatigue crack growth n Weight function method for computing stress intensity factors for cracks subject to complex stress fieldsBS 7910 Crack Analysis n FAD-based crack assessment in accordance with BS 7910†

Creep Damage n API 579 Part 10, Level 1 assessmentCreep Damage (Advanced) n API 579 Part 10, Level 2 assessment n Remaining life estimates with and without crack-like flaws, under static or cyclic operating conditionsDents and Gouges n API 579 Part 12, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsLaminations n API 579 Part 13, Level 1 and 2 assessmentsPipeline Assessments n ASME B31G‡ Level 1 assessment n Side-by-side comparison to API 579 calculationsPipeline Assessments (Advanced) n ASME B31G Level 2 effective area method n API 579 Level 2 effective area method n Parametric flaw assessment of in-line inspection cracking data

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n Available with Standard and Professional versions

n 8 hours of webinar software and FFS training

n 4 hours of consulting/direct engineer access

n Access to online library of training modules

n Additional example problems

n Copies of training materials and examples

*API 579/ASME FFS-1 2007 Fitness-for-Service††BS 7910:2005 Guide to Methods for Assessing the Acceptability of Flaws in Metallic Structures†††ASME B31G-2009 Manual for Determining the Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines

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