Risk Based Asset Management
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This is the only way of ensuring that choices are based on facts and guaranteeing optimum management of your pipelines. Risk Based Asset Management (RBAM) is a tried and tested method. RBAM gives you a better view of the quality and performance of your operating assets and allows you to take action in order to manage risks.
Kiwa Technology can offer support to operators of pipelines such as gas distribution companies, water boards and heat energy companies when implementing RBAM.
NTA 8000 technical agreement
The Dutch decree on external pipeline safety (Besluit externe veiligheid buisleidingen or Bevb) imposes obligations on operators of pipelines for transporting hazardous substances. Pipeline operators must be able to demonstrate compliance with the technical and organizational duties of care. The methodology of the NTA 8000 technical agreement makes this concrete and is accepted by the inspectors of the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM).
Even if there are no mandatory requirements, using a structured approach for asset management is very much to be advised. It is, for example, an excellent way of operating a process of continuous improvement within your organization. Kiwa Technology can help you with this.
Steps to implement structured asset management
If you want to make improvements, the first thing you need to know is where your strengths and weaknesses lie. This is why the advisory process generally starts with a GAP analysis. This analysis identifies the extent to which your company-specific Risk Management System complies with the requirements of the relevant standard (e.g. the NTA 8000 standard). After completion, we can provide targeted advice on improvement actions and implementation thereof. Even if you comply with the standard, we can help you to develop your RBAM further.
Experience and Knowledge
The NTA 8000 method is new, so we cannot name any reference projects as yet. Kiwa Technology does have a great deal of experience with NTA 8120 and PAS 55, which are related standards. Kiwa Technology has proven its added value in coordinating and guiding the introduction, assessment and/or improvement of the Risk Management system and RBAM system in projects with several network companies.
Work procedures and instructions
Under occupational health legislation, technical distribution work, among other things, must be carried out safely. A basis for this is the application of correct and complete work procedures which detail the work methods, materials and personal instructions.
Temporary Staff
The energy distribution sector is continually evolving and changes inside and outside organisations follow on from one another at a rapid pace. These changes impact on the personnel, employees and manpower in organisations.
Risk Management and Analyses
The added value of Risk Based Asset Management (e.g. according to PAS55 or NTA 8120) can be broken down into a number of internal and external benefits.
PAS55 en NTA 8120
PAS 55 - In the process leading to the certification, Kiwa can create added value on many different levels. In this way, Kiwa Technology can offer excellent support with consultancy in the setting-up of the necessary processes and systems
Network design
Network design for new areas or minor adjustments to existing networks is a determinant factor in the relationship between your investment costs and delivery reliability. You don't want to lay a large amount of pipeline capacity unnecessarily, but you do want to build in sufficient redundancy.
IRENE Pro Gas Pipeline Analysis Software
Irene Pro is a comprehensive and user-friendly analysis and calculation solution for gas networks. Developed by Kiwa, Irene Pro serves as an essential tool for numerous network operators in the construction, management and maintenance of gas networks.
Innovative products and technologies
Innovative new products and services that can be used in the construction, maintenance, repair, replacement and management of gas distribution networks regularly appear on the market.
Industrial Gas Systems
Gas systems that are used in industrial processes must be suitable for use and demonstrably comply with all environmental and safety requirements.
Explosion Safety
Every company that transports, stores and uses flammable substances is required by the Dutch Working Conditions Act (Arbowet) to pursue a policy aimed at protecting employees against the dangers of explosion.
Emergency manual and emergency drills
Organizing emergency drills allows network companies to assess and demonstrate that the organisation is ready and capable of handling a breakdown or emergency effectively. An emergency drill should be organised based on the emergency manual, with great attention being paid to preparation, execution and evaluation.
Data Management and Analysis
You probably collect large quantities of data about your network, including, for example, inspection reports for stations, pipeline leakage detection details, breakdown records or other information.
Investigation accidents involving gas
Kiwa Technology investigates the cause of all types of accidents involving gas. These investigations are required in order to continue to use gas safely and also in order to assign responsibility for damages to the right parties.
Accidents and Incidents Analysis
The independent investigation of incidents enables them to be used objectively as lessons to be learnt for the future. By learning from incidents, the correct measures can be taken to reduce these. For gas network operators in the Netherlands, Kiwa Technology provides a call-out service that can be reached 24/7.