Pressure Equipment Integrity Solutions 

Pressure Equipment Integrity Management / Life Cycle  

Engineering & Design

Our engineering and design services integrate technical expertise with industry best practices to ensure safe, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant solutions.

Core Services

  • Design & Fabrication Support

    Guidance and supervision from concept through construction to ensure code compliance and fit-for-purpose designs.

  • Corrosion Engineering

    Strategies to identify, mitigate, and manage corrosion risks across assets and facilities.

  • Materials Selection & Specification

    Engineering-grade recommendations for material selection based on service conditions, corrosion environments, and regulatory requirements.

  • Design Surveys & Fitness Reviews

    On-site evaluations to assess current conditions and verify suitability for continued service.

  • Repairs & Alterations

    Engineering support for the development and execution of repair and alteration procedures for pressure equipment.

  • Management of Change (MOC) / Replacement-in-Kind (RIK)

    Assessment and documentation services to manage design and operational changes, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

  • Engineering Assessments

    Advanced evaluations including:

    • Risk assessments (Deferral Justification, Inspection Planning, Failure Consequence Analysis)
    • Damage mechanism reviews
    • Remaining life assessments
    • Corrosion monitoring plans
    • fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations to API 579
    • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for vessels, piping, tanks
    • Fatigue analysis and cyclic service evaluation
    • Piping stress analysis

  • Design Review & Verification

    Expert review for:

    • Pressure vessels, pressure relief valves (PSVs), & pressure piping
    • Storage tanks (ASTs/USTs)
    • Design registration & vessel approvals with ABSA, TSASK, Technical Safety BC, & other jurisdictions

  • Code Compliance & Calculations

    • ASME code calculations
    • PSV sizing & selection (Per API 520/521)
    • Vessel & boiler re-rating due to service change, damage, or corrosion
    • Tank out-of-roundness surveys
    • Canadian Registration Number (CRN) applications

  • Corrosion Circuit Development

    Defining corrosion loops to support integrity programs and inspection planning.

Strategic Evaluations

  • Business Efficiency Assessments

    We analyze operational and maintenance workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements that align with industry changes and organizational goals.

  • Cost Economic Modelling

    Development of Total Cost Models that integrate maintenance, reliability, and operational costs—supporting strategic decisions and long-term value creation.

Storage Tank Engineering

  • Complete engineering services for Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), including design, evaluation, and inspection per API 650, API 620, and API 653 standards.

Fabrication & Field Construction

Core Integrity ensures quality and compliance through supervision and execution of on-site construction and fabrication activities.

  • Construction Management & Supervision

  • Repairs, Alterations & Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

  • Site Turnarounds

  • Vendor Audits & Qualification

  • Asset Commissioning

Installation

We manage installation projects from concept through completion, ensuring vendor alignment, cost control, and project delivery excellence.

  • Economic Analysis & Vendor Selection

  • Project Lifecycle Execution (Initiation, Implementation, Execution & Closeout)

  • Inspection Test Plan (ITP) Program Development

In-Service Operations & Assessment

Core Integrity offers comprehensive in-service inspection, assessment, and operational support services to ensure the integrity, performance, and compliance of pressure equipment. Our team of certified inspectors and engineers brings deep industry expertise and jurisdictional knowledge to every project.

Inspection Services

  • Chief Inspector Assignment

  • Certified Inspectors

    • API 579 (Fitness-For-Service)
    • API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection)
    • API 510 (Pressure Vessels)
    • API 570 (Pressure Piping)
    • API 653 (Storage Tanks)
    • ABSA ISI (Pressure Equipment)
    • TSASK PEI (Pressure Equipment Integrity)
    • AMPP Certified (Formerly NACE)
    • National Board

  • Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program (PEIMP)

    Program development, manual creation, implementation, program and management and ongoing support.

  • Shop Surveillance & Source Inspection

  • Visual Inspections

    Qualified personnel with industry certifications and practical field experience.

Assessment & Analysis

  • Integrity & Risk-Based Assessments

    Risk assessments tailored to condition, service environment, and failure consequences.

  • Fitness-For-Service (FFS) & Pressure Piping Assessments

  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) & Investigation

    Comprehensive analysis including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and visual inspections.

  • Corrosion Assessments

    Evaluations based on operating conditions, inspection history, and risk to develop targeted mitigation and monitoring strategies.

  • Material Selection Support

    Engineering-driven selection of construction materials optimized for cost, performance, constructability, and long-term reliability.

Maintenance & Inspection Planning

  • Inspection Planning

    Customized plans based on historical data, asset condition, and operational threats.

  • Inspection Data Management

    • NDE scope development
    • Corrosion data management & interpretation
    • Database Management

  • Repair & Alteration supervision

  • Repair Program Design & Implementation

    Programs include jurisdictional coordination and regulatory approval.

  • Turnaround Planning & Support

Compliance & Documentation

  • Jurisdictional Audit Support

  • Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development

    Custom SOPs, SSOPs, and Management of Change (MOC) programs developed in accordance with design codes, OEM specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Data & Asset Management

  • Data Collection & Validation

    Facility research and cross-referencing of technical data to ensure complete and accurate asset records.

  • Asset Information Management

    Ongoing data reviews and updates with internal and client review processes tailored to specific reporting needs.

  • Due Diligence Support for Asset Acquisition

Decommissioning, Mothballing & Abandonment

Core Integrity offers full-scope project management for safe and compliant equipment decommissioning and site abandonment activities.

  • Project Management

  • Regulatory Closure Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

  • Core Integrity serves as a trusted liaison between industry operators and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with pressure equipment legislation and standards. We support clients in meeting jurisdictional requirements set by authorities such as the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA), Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK), and Technical Safety BC (TSBC).

    Our team conducts routine reviews of equipment documentation and certification records, assists with amendments and updates to regulatory submissions, and provides expert guidance on meeting compliance obligations. We also offer internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to keep personnel informed of evolving codes, standards, and inspection requirements across Canadian jurisdictions.