Establishing IOWs for RBI

1/13/2021

This is the seventh Video in our RBI Video Log Series. We have received some recent requests to explain IOWs or Integrity Operating Windows in more detail. Responding to this request, in this video Travis Gaston who is a Consultant with Asset Optimization Consultants in Houston, explains why IOWs are important and how they are used as part of your Asset Integrity Management Program. Be sure to tune in every 2nd Wednesday of the month for more informative content in this series. For more information, visit us at https://www.aoccorp.com

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