Our Approach

At CFES, our Managed Area Program (MAP) serves as the foundation of our approach to delivering tailored engineering solutions for piping, tanks, and fatigued structures. This framework is designed to enhance the reliability and extend the lifespan of your systems while minimizing downtime and unproductive spending. 

Backed by over 25 years of expertise in reliability and life cycle management, MAP combines advanced inspections, testing, and design strategies into a cohesive process, empowering your team to focus on operations while we ensure your assets and infrastructure is optimized for long-term maintenance free performance.

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    Proactive solutions

    Maintaining system reliability and performance.

  • Data driven insights

    Data-driven insights

    Guiding decision-making and prioritize spending.

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    Increased Asset Lifespan

    Reducing unplanned maintenance costs.

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    Aligned Budgets & Schedules

    That meet your company's objectives.

How it works

Pipe repairs

Advanced Inspections

1.

The process begins with cutting-edge inspection techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, radiography, and coating/linings evaluations, to identify and rank the severity of at-risk areas within your system.

CFES specialize in creating project-specific designs for aging piping, tanks, and concrete structures

Interpret Data

2.

At CFES, Root Cause Analysis is a key component of our Managed Area Program (MAP). We analyze detailed inspection data to identify underlying causes of system vulnerabilities, such as corrosion or material fatigue.

By grouping assets with shared characteristics, we efficiently target failure risks. Using advanced modeling tools and industry standards, we validate findings to provide actionable solutions that address root causes, optimize repairs, and extend asset life.

CFES analyze detailed inspection data to identify underlying causes of system vulnerabilities, such as corrosion or material fatigue

Design Customized Map

3.

Your MAP is tailored to your system's specific needs, providing:

  • System Vulnerability Analysis: A detailed evaluation of potential failure points.

  • Failure Identification: Pinpointing areas at risk of degradation or failure.

  • Repair/Replacement Strategies: Proven engineered solutions with cost and duration estimates.

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Deliver

4.

After identifying at-risk areas through the Managed Area Program (MAP), we implement targeted repair solutions to address critical vulnerabilities effectively.

Our approach ensures repairs are tailored to the specific needs of each component, minimizing downtime and extending asset lifespan. By proactively addressing high-risk areas, we help prevent costly failures and maintain optimal system performance. Additionally, post-installation inspections provide valuable data to validate repairs and guide future maintenance strategies.

Advantages of the MAP

Improved Reliability

Address and manage system vulnerabilities before they escalate into costly failures.

Cost Efficiency

Conserve capital by understanding the remaining life of your assets & targeting spending for maximum impact.

Goal Alignment

Achieve safety, environmental, availability, and budgetary goals with tailored strategies.

Long-Term Planning

Delay major work until it aligns with other operational events, optimizing downtime and resource allocation.