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TAT - Overview

This online manual explains:

How to interpret and use the Turnaround Technologist (TAT) module in IMS.

Technologist scope, encountered during Turnarounds, applies mainly to 3 main types of Equipment: Columns, Vessels & Reactors, and Heat Exchangers.

How TAT can help

IMS TAT can help you in the following ways:

  • Provide you with an overview of Turnaround findings and scopes by:
    • Tracking all Planned Events
    • Recording Turnaround scopes
    • Capturing findings of Equipment
    • Generating Discovery Work proposals
  • Guide you during TA inspection and enable you to view previous inspection results.
  • Enable you to scope future TA activities. The tool captures (contains) data/results of previous findings in a structured manner for multiple sites.
  • Systemize your tasks during a TA. There are rigorous checklists for all levels of experience.
  • Enable you to trigger Discovery Work during a TA by quickly generating required documents with attached findings.
  • Facilitate report writing post a TA and prepare the TA+1 recommendations and scoping.

The Intent of TAT

The intent of IMS TAT is to:

  • Reduce TA cost:
    • Improved mobility
    • Increased efficiency
  • Increase reliability:
    • Reduce Unplanned Downtime (UPDT) post TA
  • Aid technologist during TA:
    • Standardized digital checklists
    • Access to previous findings
  • Systematic and consistent data capture:
    • IMS is used for both inspections and automatic data storage
    • Reuse findings as input for TA scoping activities

TAT Integrates Several Tools

IMS TAT integrates several tools, such as:

  • Equipment location and specification
  • Attaching relevant documentation
  • Photo annotations and drawings integration
  • Approval statuses
  • Inspection checklists
  • Dashboards and board overview for status tracking
  • Quick bulk imports for Turnaround scopes
  • Tablet ready

TAT Workflow

Let's start by looking at the TAT Workflow.