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If you’re new to API standards and their role in CML management, be sure to check out our article: How API 510, 570, and 653 Standards Shape Asset Integrity in the Petrochemical Industry — and How WebPano Visual Plant Helps.


Condition Monitoring Location point cloud

Condition Monitoring Location point cloud

Do you manage critical Condition Monitoring Locations (CMLs) on your industrial assets in line with API inspection standards? Are you looking for a way to monitor pipeline integrity, prevent corrosion, and plan retrofits more effectively—including estimating the time and cost of scaffold installations? Your answer might be WebPano Visual Plant from 3Deling.

Visual Plant platforms like WebPano are redefining how CML management and pipeline modernization planning are done. Whether you’re working with a full 3D model or only point cloud data, WebPano allows you to locate, annotate, edit, and manage these crucial inspection points while staying fully compliant with industry codes.


What Are CMLs in API Standards?

CMLs (Condition Monitoring Locations) are strategically selected points on industrial systems—especially piping (API 570) and pressure vessels (API 510)—designated for regular monitoring. These locations are used to assess material loss due to corrosion (uniform, localized, or under insulation/CUI), erosion, wear, or other forms of degradation.

Ultrasonic thickness readings are often taken at CMLs during inspections. API 570 and API 510 recommend tracking the lowest or average readings from these points to calculate corrosion rates and remaining life. Accurate spatial placement of these locations is critical for mechanical integrity, failure prevention, and long-term maintenance planning—especially within Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) frameworks based on API RP 580.


Two Scenarios: Managing CMLs with and without a 3D Model

Scenario 1: CML Management with a 3D Model

 

Condition Monitoring Location with WebPano Visual Plant 3d model

Condition Monitoring Location with WebPano Visual Plant 3d model

WebPano enables CML workflows that integrate directly with a 3D model:

  • Object Search & Navigation: Easily locate CML points via the search function in the LISTS panel.
  • Pinpoint Accuracy: The target icon helps pinpoint specific CMLs directly on the 3D model in the viewport.
  • Visibility: CML markers are clearly visible on the model, facilitating rapid inspection planning.
  • Real-Time Measurement: Use the measurement tool to check distances, access routes, or clearance.
  • Import Custom Geometry: Upload your own .obj files—such as scaffolding models—to simulate real-world interventions.
  • Adjust for Reality: Move and rotate imported objects to test for fit within tight spaces.
  • Editable Interface: Add, organize, and edit CML points through an intuitive browser-based interface.

Scenario 2: CML Management Using Only Point Cloud Data

 

Condition Monitoring Location with WebPano Visual Plant point cloud

Condition Monitoring Location with WebPano Visual Plant point cloud

Even without a full 3D model, WebPano delivers full CML functionality:

  • Visual Identification: Locate and mark inspection points directly within the point cloud.
  • Contextual Measurements: Check reach, clearance, and positioning using the built-in measurement tool.
  • CML Editing: Create and manage points dynamically within the cloud viewer.
  • Scaffold Simulation: Import 3D scaffolding models to assess space and access routes.
  • Flexible Application: Ideal for brownfield sites, remote facilities, or assets lacking up-to-date 3D documentation.

Why Is This a Game-Changer for API Compliance and Maintenance Planning?

WebPano Visual Plant provides an API-compliant foundation for your inspection and maintenance workflows:

  • ✔ Speeds up CML inspections in accordance with API 510/570 by making all data visible, traceable, and spatially accurate.
  • ✔ Improves retrofit planning by virtually placing scaffolding or maintenance equipment to assess feasibility and risk.
  • ✔ Supports smart location-based monitoring, empowering inspectors and engineers with instant visual data.
  • ✔ Adaptable to your data: Whether you use BIM models, point clouds, or both, WebPano fits into your process.

From Compliance to Confidence

With WebPano, inspection teams, asset managers, and plant engineers can confidently manage their API-based maintenance programs. The platform offers more than compliance—it offers clarity, safety, and efficiency.

See WebPano in action: Watch our video:

CML Management with 3D Model

CML Management with Point Cloud

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In the complex and high-risk world of petrochemical operations, safety and equipment reliability are non-negotiable. That’s where industry-recognized standards like API 510, API 570, and API 653 come into play—providing essential frameworks for inspection, repair, and maintenance of critical infrastructure like pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks.

Backed by the American Petroleum Institute, these standards form the backbone of modern Asset Integrity Management software. In this article, we’ll break down their core requirements and demonstrate how digital tools like Webpano Visual Plant and 3Deling inspection solutions support compliance, reduce risk, and streamline operations.

Understanding the Key API Inspection Standards

API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection

API 510 governs the inspection, repair, alteration, and re-rating of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices. It is essential for any petrochemical facility operating under pressure.

Focus areas include:

  • Early identification of degradation (e.g., corrosion, material fatigue)

  • Risk-based inspection planning

  • Certified API 510 inspector qualifications

  • Full documentation of all inspections and repairs

API 570 – Piping System Inspection

API 570 sets standards for the in-service inspection of metallic and FRP piping systems used to transport hydrocarbons and hazardous fluids.

Core goals:

  • Leak and failure prevention

  • Identification of degradation mechanisms (e.g., corrosion under insulation, erosion)

  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program implementation

  • Use of certified API 570 inspectors

API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection

Designed for aboveground steel storage tanks, API 653 covers inspection, repair, modification, and reconstruction standards—ensuring long-term safety and environmental protection.

Key elements:

  • Assessing tank bottom, shell, and roof integrity

  • Evaluating tank life expectancy

  • Performing code-compliant repairs

  • Certification of API 653 inspectors

The Rise of API 1169

With global pipeline infrastructure expansion, API 1169—Pipeline Construction Inspector certification—is becoming increasingly relevant. It ensures proper construction, leak prevention, and system support, positioning it as a crucial compliance tool for new installations.

Webpano Visual Plant: A Digital Ally in API Compliance

Webpano Visual Plant, developed by 3Deling, is an advanced platform for managing industrial assets in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. It offers a digital environment for seamless planning, inspection, documentation, and training—all aligned with API compliance tools and Asset Integrity Management requirements.

1. Asset Visualization and Documentation

  • 3D Plant Models: Visualize vessels, pipes, and tanks in a realistic, navigable model.

  • Centralized Data Hub: Access inspection history, technical specs, P&ID diagrams, maintenance records, and repair logs in one place.

Webpano Visual Plant API standards

Webpano Visual Plant – 3D markups to enhance inspection workflows in line with API standards.

2. Inspection Planning and Optimization

  • Geolocation and Inspection Mapping: Plan and track inspections more effectively.

  • Risk Management Insights: Prioritize high-risk components and allocate inspection resources accordingly.

Webpano Visual Plant API standards high risk

Webpano Visual Plant API standards high risk management.

3. Compliance and Audit Readiness

  • Instant Data Access for Audits: Streamlines verification against API 510, 570, and 653 requirements.

  • Real-time Asset Monitoring: Supports API 1169 inspectors by logging issues such as vibration, insulation condition, or corrosion, complete with detailed annotations and GPS-tagged locations.

Webpano Visual Plant API standards notes

Webpano Visual Plant API standards – notes

4. Training and Inspector Development

  • Virtual Plant Walkthroughs: Provide context-rich learning environments for trainees.

  • Simulation Scenarios: Aid in preparing for API certification exams and developing operational awareness.

API standards like 510, 570, and 653 are vital for ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in the petrochemical industry. But meeting these rigorous standards doesn’t have to be complicated.

With the help of tools like Webpano Visual Plant and 3Deling inspection solutions, companies can digitize their inspection workflows, enhance their Digital services for the petrochemical industry, and stay ahead of audit and compliance challenges. This not only improves asset longevity and safety—but also futureproofs operations in an increasingly competitive market.

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