A terminal operator had 50 tanks built in the 1960s. Using EEMUA 159, they moved from a calendar-based inspection (every 10 years) to a risk-based inspection plan. Tanks with good corrosion records had intervals extended to 20 years; high-risk tanks received advanced NDT. The operator saved $2M in unnecessary inspections while improving safety on high-risk tanks.
As one senior integrity engineer put it: "ISO standards tell you the language. API specs tell you the grammar. EEMUA tells you how to write a good novel." In an era of aging infrastructure, tight budgets, and relentless safety expectations, that novel-writing guide is more valuable than ever. A terminal operator had 50 tanks built in the 1960s
1. Introduction and Overview EEMUA (pronounced ee-moo-ah) is an international, membership-based, non-profit association headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its full name is the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association . Unlike many standards-developing organizations that are driven by manufacturers or regulators, EEMUA is unique in that it is driven by the end-users of industrial assets. The operator saved $2M in unnecessary inspections while