Inspection Checklist For Process Unit Fin Fan Cooler

A=Acceptable, U=Un-acceptable, NA=Not Applicable, NI=Not Inspected

NO. ITEM A U NA NI COMMENTS

1.0 Inlet Header and Nozzles
Internal Erosion/Cracking/Corrosion
(scales, pits, buildup)
1.1
Describe location, appearance and
depth if accessible.
1.2 Excessive scale presence. Describe
Weld condition/corrosion & condition
1.3
of Pass partition plate
Condition of all plug gasket surfaces
1.4
and threads
UT measurement- Header box plates
1.5
and Nozzles
Internal and external cracks,
1.6
erosion/corrosion, foreign deposit
Condition of attachment welds
1.7
(Includes Lift lugs, etc.)
Header plug seat/gasket face and
1.8
threads
Check instrument connection for
1.9
corrosion damage.
Check the vent and drain for plugging
1.10
and corrosion
1.11 External coating/painting condition

2.0 Outlet Header and Nozzles

Internal Corrosion (scales, pits,
buildup)/ Erosion/Cracking
2.1
Describe location, appearance and
depth if accessible.
2.2 Excessive scale presence. Describe
condition of Pass partition plate and
2.3
Weld/ corrosion
Condition of all plug gasket surfaces
2.4
and threads
UT measurement- Header box plates
2.5
and Nozzles
Internal and external cracks,
2.6
erosion/corrosion, foreign deposit
Condition of attachment welds
2.7
(Includes Lift lugs, etc.)
Header plug seat/gasket face and
2.8
threads
2.9 Check instrument connection for
 corrosion damage
2.10 External coating/painting condition

3.0 Finned Tubes

Visually see through the plug holes for
tube end thinning and fouling at both
3.1
headers. Describe the extent of
fouling and locations.
Check tube leak marks behind the
3.2
tube sheet
Get random RT taken on accessible
tubes, around headers and at mid
3.3
section
and evaluate corrosion
3.4 Check if tubes are sagged/bowed
Check condition of tube fins for
3.5
damage or flattening
Inspect tube ends for thinning at both
3.6
headers
Carry out MFL test to all or 10% of
3.7
tubes and evaluate the results
Mark defective tubes on-site for
plugging or re-tubing as required.
3.8

Check the side frames for any possible

3.9
damage
Check the condition of stiffeners,
tube spacers, tube keepers and tube
3.10
support
cross members

4.0 Foundation/Supports
Condition of supporting columns/
4.1
beams and fire proofing
4.2 Condition of support bolts
4.3 Condition of foundation