HOW TO IMPROVE ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
                     HOW TO IMPROVE ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
AIE is a digital integrity management services provider who proactively works to support its customers in  
their drive for asset performance and for continual improvement. We work to deliver asset integrity  
management services and solutions that involve the deployment of cost-effective combinations of  
various mitigation and/or control measures to minimise risk. Our targeted approach reduces the  
likelihood of unexpected failures, and yields improvements in plant availability, operability, and health  
and safety.
The management of digital asset integrity is concerned with managing the risks of asset functional  
failures and this requires a management system that is specific, is flexible and adaptive, and is iterative  
such that learnings from past performance can be captured within forward looking management plans  
allowing further fine-tuning and a more focused series of proactive measures to be developed.
FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE
Five principal means by which improvements in asset integrity management system performance can be  
realised are communicated below:
Hazard and Risk Management
Identifying hazards and the assessment of the associated risks is central to AIE’s strategy in managing  
asset integrity. The approach should involve the elimination of hazards and the associated risks when  
and where this is possible; for those hazards and risks which cannot be eliminated, an effective and  
efficient strategy for hazard management and for assuring that the associated risks remain as low as  
reasonably practicable (ALARP) would then be developed. The strategy would be specific to the facility  
in question and would use a variety of tools and management measures as appropriate to assure that
the ALARP goal is realised. This would serve to assure that those areas or parts of the facility which  
carry the most risk receive the requisite level of management attention, thereby maximising the  
effectiveness of the resources that are deployed (budgetary and personnel resources) in the  
management of risk.
Risk-Based Inspection and Reliability Centered Maintenance
Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) are specific processes which are  
centred on the same thing: risk. These provide the means and measures which are designed to target  
those items of equipment or facilities that carry the most risk, and by virtue of this warrant the most  
management attention. The adoption of RCM and RBI facilitates an optimised inspection program and  
planned maintenance system which serve to maximise the effectiveness of the deployment of resources  
(inspection and maintenance resources) thereby facilitating improvements in plant performance and  
reducing risk.
Advanced Monitoring Systems and Data Analytics
The use of advanced monitoring systems and data analytics help to detect potential threats in real time  
and facilitate optimisation opportunities. Sensors can be used to monitor the condition of assets in real-  
time, whilst data analytics techniques can be engaged to identify trends and support strategic decision  
making.
Establishment of Robust Standards and Procedures
An asset integrity management strategy should be augmented with robust standards and procedures  
which describe the protocols and processes that should be observed in its implementation. These  
standards and procedures should be reviewed and updated routinely to ensure they remain relevant  
and effective.
Personnel Development and Training
The Energy, Utilities and Mining industries are heavily dependent on the knowledge, skills, and expertise  
of personnel. A robust competency management system is required to ensure safety critical roles are  
defined and fulfilled in a safe a competent manner.
AIE OPTIMISED SUPPORT
AIE supports customers to provide a specific service offering which is tailored to its needs and business  
objectives. AIE’s proactive engagement with customers is the central pillar in the delivery of our services  
and we work closely to ensure that all aspects of our services meet our clients’ needs and expectations.
AIE’s specific capabilities, expertise, and experience in the management of asset integrity will serve to  
add value by maximising the effectiveness of the means and measures that we work to collectively  
define and agree with our clients to improve asset performance.
Learn more about our services and how we can help you meet your Digital Asset Integrity Management 
 needs, contact us at [email protected].