Signal Fitness-For-Service

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Developed and supported by industry experts for increased user condence

Mitigates safety risks by performing rapid Level 1 and 2 Fitness-for-Service assessments
Easy to learn and use software with integrated help and example problems
Increases protability by improving plant reliability and avoiding unplanned downtime

Signal Fitness-for-Service (FFS) is an easy to use software tool developed by experts for performing Fitness-for-Service and fracture
mechanics analyses on xed and rotating equipment. It gives engineers the ability to reduce operational and safety risks through its
comprehensive adherence to industry standards.

A proven solution developed by experts

Clients who use Signal FFS can feel condent in completing Level 1, 2 and 3 assessments. Signal FFS development is led by
Dr. Ted Anderson, an internationally recognized expert on structural integrity and a principal author of the API 579/ASME FFS-1
standard. The software implements this standard and performs crack assessments in accordance with the British Standards BS 7910
procedure. Signal FFS is backed by Quest Integrity Groups expertise, knowledge and technology in mechanical integrity management.

Reduces operational and safety risk

Operational and equipment safety is a top priority and Signal FFS helps mitigate the associated risk. It provides rapid Level 1 and 2
Fitness-for-Service assessments across a broad array of piping, pressure vessels and tanks. The most common Level 3 assessments
are also supported. Signal FFS provides the quantitative support you need to make decisions to run as-is, repair or replace awed
equipment, reducing the risk of operational failure.

Easy to learn and use

Easy to use software provides an intuitive wizard interface that guides you through assessment calculations and reduces the learning
curve. Each assessment input value is provided in detailed yet simple descriptions. Fully worked API 579 example problems are
installed and ready to use so you can follow the calculation steps. An integrated Help function includes the background and applicability
of each assessment.

Improves protability
With Signal FFS, your
facility can avoid costly
unplanned downtime.
Fitness-for-Service
assessments are performed
quickly and accurately,
allowing you to schedule
future inspections and
repairs. Assessment
solutions allow you to
optimize your equipment
yields based on remaining
life estimates using
aggressive operating
conditions.

Description of
all inputs

Intuitive navigation tabs

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In depth description
of current analysis

Indicates required
information to complete
analysis

Asset Longevity

Plant & Pipeline Performance

QIG F-002-FFS

Surface Crack
Elliptical Crack

Advanced Probabilistic Monte

Carlo FAD Analyses

Metal Loss Proles in 3D

Extensive Library of Structural Geometries and Crack Shapes

Specications
General Capabilities
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Intuitive, up-to-date Microsoft Windows interface with an ultra-fast learning curve

Online help and plain English description of inputs

n Parametric capability for sensitivity analysis or for evaluating multiple cases in batch mode
n Monte Carlo probabilistic analysis
n Spreadsheet template input and command-line automation
n Multiple report formats (PDF, Word, Excel and HTML)
n Cut and paste measurement data from external Excel files
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Signal FFS
Standard

Signal FFS
Professional

Assessment Methods

Brittle Fracture
n API 579* Part 3, Level 1 and 2 assessments
General Metal Loss
n API 579 Part 4, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Local Metal Loss
n API 579 Part 5, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Pitting Corrosion
n API 579 Part 6, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Hydrogen Blisters, HIC and SOHIC Damage
n API 579 Part 7, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Crack-Like Flaws
n API 579 Part 9, Level 1 assessment
Crack-Like Flaws (Advanced)
n API 579 Part 9, Level 2 assessment
n Fatigue, environmental and creep crack growth analysis
n Constant amplitude, and variable amplitude fatigue options
n Crack growth incorporates the FAD method for life prediction
n Critical flaw size and critical load calculation
n Extensive library of stress intensity and reference stress solutions
n Extensive database of material constants for fatigue crack growth
n Weight function method for computing stress intensity factors for cracks subject to complex stress fields
BS 7910 Crack Analysis
n FAD-based crack assessment in accordance with BS 7910
Creep Damage
n API 579 Part 10, Level 1 assessment
Creep Damage (Advanced)
n API 579 Part 10, Level 2 assessment
n Remaining life estimates with and without crack-like flaws, under static or cyclic operating conditions
Dents and Gouges
n API 579 Part 12, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Laminations
n API 579 Part 13, Level 1 and 2 assessments
Pipeline Assessments
n ASME B31G Level 1 assessment
n Side-by-side comparison to API 579 calculations
Pipeline Assessments (Advanced)
n ASME B31G Level 2 effective area method
n API 579 Level 2 effective area method
n Parametric flaw assessment of in-line inspection cracking data

Signal FFS
Quick Start Bundle
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Available with Standard and

Professional versions

8 hours of webinar software

and FFS training
4 hours of consulting/direct
engineer access

Access to online library of

training modules
Additional example
problems

Copies of training
materials and examples

*API 579/ASME FFS-1 2007 Fitness-for-Service

BS 7910:2005 Guide to Methods for Assessing the Acceptability of Flaws in Metallic Structures

ASME B31G-2009 Manual for Determining the Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines

QUEST INTEGRITY GROUP

Quest Integrity Group is focused on asset integrity and reliability management solutions
for our clients. Our solutions are comprised of technology-enabled advanced inspection
and engineering assessment services and products that help companies in the rening
and chemical, pipeline, syngas and power industries increase protability, reduce
operational and safety risks and improve operational planning.
Quest Integrity Group is built on a foundation of leading edge science and technology
that has innovated and shaped industries for nearly forty years. As a dynamic business
with a global presence, we are responsive to your needs and focused on empowering
your operating and maintenance decisions.

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