LDAR systems are designed and built, not bought.

LDAR Systems can break down over time. From field inventory tag deterioration due to harsh chemical and heat environments, improper monitoring documentation, databases that don’t capture component changes, outdated or incomplete P&ID’s, new staff improperly trained in Method 21, or poor final reporting. Each of these is a compliance protocol. And any of these breaking down will result in an audit fail.  

And safety protocol/system fatigue by monitoring personnel, poor communication between the contractor and client, outdated emission factors and lack of buy-in outside of HSE can all add to an LDAR system that is not going to last long.

It will require not only re-engineering, but repeated re-engineering.

Quality first, lasts longer.

A high quality LDAR system should provide these 5 deliverables:

1.       Robust design so the facility doesn't re-engineer as technologies and regulations change.

2.       Lower emissions through MACT, better Delay of Repair management and predictive maintenance.

3.       Increase compliance through P&ID and dbase management, and MACT documentation.

4.       Improved Health and Safety plans through better LDAR integration with control room operations.

5.       Budget efficiency – your budget is spent on the ground not layers of overhead.