Remaining Life Assessment (RLA)

Background & About the Course:

Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) is a crucial process in asset management, particularly for industrial equipment, power plants, and critical infrastructure. Over time, materials and components degrade due to operational stresses, environmental factors, and aging. Assessing the remaining service life of these assets is essential to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effective operation. By implementing RLA methodologies, organizations can optimize maintenance strategies, prevent catastrophic failures, and extend the lifespan of critical assets.

This training program provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the principles, methodologies, and tools used in Remaining Life Assessment. The course covers the fundamentals of material degradation, inspection techniques, failure analysis, and predictive modeling. Participants will gain practical insights into industry best practices and regulatory considerations, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding asset life extension and risk mitigation.

Training Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Remaining Life Assessment.
• Identify key factors affecting asset degradation and failure mechanisms.
• Learn various inspection and testing techniques for RLA.
• Develop skills in data analysis and predictive modeling for asset lifespan estimation.
• Understand regulatory requirements and industry standards related to RLA.
• Enhance decision-making capabilities for maintenance, repair, and replacement planning.
• Explore case studies and real-world applications of RLA methodologies.

Who Should Attend

• Maintenance and reliability engineers
• Asset integrity managers
• Inspection and testing professionals
• Plant engineers and operators
• Risk assessment and safety professionals
• Researchers and consultants in asset management
• Industrial professionals involved in life cycle assessment

Training Outline

• Introduction to Remaining Life Assessment – Overview of RLA principles, importance, and applications.
• Material Degradation Mechanisms – Corrosion, fatigue, creep, and other aging factors affecting asset life.
• Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques – Methods for assessing material integrity and early failure detection.
• Failure Analysis and Root Cause Identification – Investigating causes of equipment failure to improve reliability.
• Predictive Modeling and Life Estimation – Tools and techniques for estimating the remaining life of assets.
• Regulatory and Industry Standards – Compliance requirements and best practices for asset life management.
• Risk-Based Maintenance Planning – Strategies for optimizing maintenance based on RLA findings.
• Fraud & Mitigation in Asset Life Assessment – Ensuring data integrity and preventing manipulation in RLA processes.
• Case Studies & Best Practices

About the Course Leaders:

Ir. Deddy Nugraha dan Dwi Fitrianto, ST.

Ir. Deddy Nugraha menyelesaikan pendidikan Sarjana dari Teknik Mesin – Institut Teknologi Bandung, dan mendalami bidang Power Plant (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Pump & Compressor) khususnya di bidang Reliability, Quality, dan Maintenance Management. Beliau berpengalaman sebagai Senior Propulsion Engineer di Universal Maintenance Center PT. IPTN (1991 – 2002) dan kini berperan sebagai Reliability Engineer dan Professional Training Instructor. Pengalaman beliau sebagai instruktur training mencakup berbagai perusahaan terkemuka seperti PT. Tjiwi Kimia, PT. Suparma, PT. Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper, PT. Indonesia Power, British Petroleum, PT. Pertamina, dan banyak lainnya.