TBWES testing and reliability services are centred around an asset integrity management framework, ensuring the structural and operational integrity of critical equipment throughout its lifecycle.
We follow a comprehensive approach to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial assets across sectors including power plants, oil & gas, refineries, petrochemicals, chemicals, steel, cement, water treatment, and more. It involves lifecycle-based strategies that integrate risk prevention and mitigation from design through construction and into the operational phases.
Continuous data collection, inspections, and testing are conducted to assess asset health and performance, with recommendations for maintenance actions, whether to run, repair, or replace components, aimed at preventing failures and ensuring long-term reliability.
Remaining life assessment (RLA) of boiler pressure parts is conducted to evaluate their current condition and estimate their remaining service life. By combining non-destructive and metallurgical testing, RLA accurately identifies issues such as erosion, corrosion, cracks, and bulging, while measuring thickness and dimensional integrity.
Leveraging decades of expertise in boiler manufacturing, operation, and research, we utilise established technologies to improve system reliability and implement life extension strategies that help industries ensure operational continuity, protect worker safety, preserve environmental standards, and extend asset life.
Asset Integrity & Reliability Services
The scope of TBWES Asset Integrity & Reliability Services covers monitoring of practically all equipment within a facility. This includes mechanical, structural, and electrical systems such as boilers, turbines, condensers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, cooling towers, soot blowers, pressure relief valves, and electrical components like switchgears and transformers. Structural audits of concrete and metallic components, including control rooms and equipment foundations, are also part of the process.
Condition Assessment & Remaining Life Evaluation
TBWES’ expertise in the prediction of the remaining life of specific components enables proactive planning of repairs and replacements by providing reliable estimates of component life based on condition monitoring and analysis. Decades of operational and diagnostic data allow us to address issues across all boiler types, irrespective of make, size, or fuel, effectively and efficiently.
Key specialities:
- Advanced remote field electromagnetic testing
- Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)
- Internal rotary inspection system (IRIS)
- Internal oxide thickness measurement for superheater tubes
- Profile radiography
- In-situ metallography & remote visual inspection
- Destructive tube testing & failure analysis
- Comprehensive plant diagnostics
Non-Destructive & Metallurgical Testing
TBWES’ Non-Destructive & Metallurgical Testing services are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of boiler systems. These techniques allow for the detection of material flaws, wear, and degradation without causing any damage to the components. Using advanced testing methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, and metallographic examinations, we help plant operators assess the condition of pressure parts, identify potential failure points, and plan timely maintenance or replacements.
Corrosion Management & Pipeline Integrity
Boiler systems and associated pipelines are often exposed to harsh operating environments that can accelerate corrosion. TBWES Corrosion Management & Pipeline Integrity services are designed to identify corrosion mechanisms, assess material loss, and implement protective strategies to extend the lifespan of critical components. With regular monitoring and expert analysis, we help maintain pipeline integrity, reduce operational risks, and prevent costly unplanned shutdowns.
Risk Assessment & Hazard Studies
TBWES offers Risk Assessment & Hazard Studies services to systematically identify, evaluate, and manage potential operational and safety risks in plant environments. Through methodologies such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and quantitative risk assessments, we support better decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen plant safety and reliability across all operational stages.
Structural Audits - Concrete & Metallic
TBWES' Structural Audit services provide in-depth evaluations of both concrete and metallic structures within industrial plants. These audits assess structural stability, material integrity, and load-bearing capacity, helping detect early signs of deterioration, corrosion, cracks, or deformation. Using a combination of visual inspection, NDT (non-destructive testing) techniques, and engineering analysis, we deliver actionable recommendations for repair, reinforcement, or replacement, ensuring long-term safety and structural performance.
