An owner-operator identifies equipment in operation that is lacking critical design documentation (including the OSHA required nameplate, records, and stamping for equipment operating in Process Safety Management (PSM) services).

If the project involves multiple equipment items, develop a project technical protocol document to establish the technical basis for the project and to ensure consistency with the assumptions, methodologies, and deliverables. Reverse engineer each equipment item to establish a pressure and temperature rating (including external pressure rating where applicable) as well as to establish a future corrosion allowance. If necessary, employ Fitness-For-Service (FFS) or Design-By-Analysis (DBA) methodologies to reduce conservatism or address damage or non-standard geometries and complex loading conditions.