ASME B31.3 sets the rules for designing and building process piping, but it doesn’t say when design assumptions expire. As Malaysia’s crude slate shifts and Indonesia tightens inspection rules, this article explains what the code requires, what changed in the 2024 edition, and how owners can keep design assumptions current.
Tag Archives: Asset Integrity
Well Integrity Management – Barriers, Monitoring & Failure Modes
Well integrity doesn’t end at completion. This guide explains how barriers are verified, why sustained annulus pressure is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, and how Southeast Asian operators are managing ageing wells, shut-in assets and new developments side by side.
API 570 Training in Malaysia: Eligibility, Body of Knowledge and Exam Prep Plan
Discover everything you need to know about API 570 training in Malaysia, including eligibility requirements, exam format, Body of Knowledge, study plans, open-book preparation, HRD Corp funding and career pathways for piping inspectors and asset integrity professionals.
Apollo Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Method Overview, Benefits & Practical Use
Learn how Apollo Root Cause Analysis (Apollo RCA) identifies complex failures using evidence-based cause-and-effect charts, with practical examples and comparisons.
Why CMRP Certification Matters for Southeast Asia’s Energy Sector
Discover why CMRP certification is becoming essential for maintenance and reliability professionals in Southeast Asia’s energy industry.
API 570 for the Energy Industry: A Practitioner’s Guide to Piping Integrity, Competency and Career-Critical Compliance
Learn what API 570 covers, why it is critical for piping integrity, how it supports risk-based inspection, and the skills engineers need for safe operations.