PFIM 5.0

Pipeline & Facility Integrity Manager™ (PFIM)

with Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)

As PHMSA pushes operators to migrate from relative risk to quantitative risk modeling, ISltd can lead the way! Our PFIM risk-modeling software has been a PHMSA-accepted industry leader in risk modeling for years. PFIM is fully programmed to perform QRA modeling for U.S. Oil and Gas pipelines and facilities.

Our risk management specialists can help transition you to PHMSA-preferred quantitative risk using PFIM QRA, just as we provide traditional relative-risk modeling using 11 different algorithm types, across a wide-range of your pipeline facilities. Our QRA results provide you with an absolute risk value, allowing optimal allocation of your preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures budget.

Combined Years of Risk Analysis Experience

Satisfactory PHMSA & State Audits

Miles of Pipeline Analyzed

QRA Process

Enhanced Algorithm Customization

SME evaluation of the QRA Algorithm’s threat attack rate and consequence exposure, mitigation, and resistance variables and attributes.

Enhanced Information Integration

Gathering and integration of asset design, performance, and geography including nearby population, environment, business factors, and other QRA algorithm data.

Enhanced Risk Assessment

Go beyond traditional risk scoring by allowing QRA to determine the absolute value of Consequence of Failure and Probability of Failure.

Enhanced Results Documentation

Introducing Expected Loss (EL) – The ultimate result of the QRA process, providing operators with an absolute risk value that is much more comprehensive result than traditional risk of failure scoring.

PFIM Features & Benefits

Precision in Risk Quantification

Data Audits Flag Incomplete Data

Efficient Risk Ranking & Analysis

P&M Measure Selection Support

Optimized Resource Allocation

Code Compliant Risk Models

Integrate Multiple Diverse Data Sets

Flexible Dynamic Segmentation

Standalone or mapped to GIS database

Proactive Risk Management

The ISltd® PFIM QRA algorithm incorporates all the original core enhancements of PFIM, and adds the ability to calculate time-to-failure rates — allowing the final result sets to be probabilistic in nature and providing operators with an absolute risk value.

Available Algorithms Incorporated with PFIM™

Quantitative Algorithms for:

– Pipelines
– Transmission

Semi-Quantitative & Relative Algorithms for:

– Pipelines
– Transmission
– Gathering
– Distribution
– Production
– Offshore
– Facilities
– Wells
– Piping Systems, Tanks, & Storage

FAQs

What is PFIM™?

Pipeline & Facility Integrity Manager™ (PFIM™) is Integrity Solutions’ proprietary pipeline integrity risk modeling software designed specifically for oil and gas pipeline operators. It helps organizations evaluate, prioritize, and manage pipeline and facility risk using quantitative, semi-quantitative, and relative risk methodologies.

What makes PFIM different from other pipeline risk software?

PFIM was developed by pipeline integrity professionals who perform risk analyses every day. Rather than being a generic software platform, it incorporates decades of real-world integrity management experience, industry-proven algorithms, and practical workflows that help operators make informed decisions regarding safety, compliance, and resource allocation.

Does PFIM support Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)?

Yes. PFIM 5.0 includes advanced Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) capabilities that calculate both the Probability of Failure (PoF) and Consequence of Failure (CoF) to produce an absolute Expected Loss value. This enables operators to move beyond traditional relative risk rankings and better prioritize preventive and mitigative investments.

Is PFIM compliant with PHMSA integrity management requirements?

PFIM is designed to support pipeline operators in meeting integrity management requirements under 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. The software incorporates methodologies that align with current industry best practices and supports the transition toward quantitative risk modeling as encouraged by PHMSA.

Which types of assets can PFIM evaluate?

PFIM supports multiple oil and gas asset types, including:

– Transmission pipelines
– Gathering systems
– Distribution systems
– Production facilities
– Offshore assets
– Compressor and pump stations
– Tanks and storage facilities
– Well systems
– Piping systems
– Other pipeline facilities

Does PFIM work with GIS systems?

Yes. PFIM can operate as a standalone application or integrate with GIS databases, allowing operators to visualize and analyze risk alongside their existing spatial data. Want to take a step further? Check out how PFIM integrates with MAP (www.integritysolutionsltd.com/mapping-analytics-platform)

Can PFIM integrate with our existing data?

Yes. PFIM is designed to integrate with multiple engineering, GIS, inspection, operational, and integrity management data sources. It supports diverse datasets while providing flexible dynamic segmentation to ensure accurate risk calculations.

Can PFIM identify missing or incomplete data?

Yes. Built-in data auditing tools help identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information before running risk analyses. This improves model accuracy and helps organizations strengthen their underlying integrity data.

How does PFIM help prioritize preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures?

PFIM ranks assets based on calculated risk and Expected Loss, allowing operators to identify where preventive and mitigative investments will have the greatest impact. This supports more effective budgeting, planning, and regulatory documentation.

Who uses PFIM?

PFIM is used by natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators seeking a practical, defensible approach to integrity management. It is well suited for organizations looking to improve risk visibility, support compliance initiatives, and optimize integrity management programs.

Can Integrity Solutions customize PFIM for our organization?

Absolutely. Every pipeline system is different. Integrity Solutions works directly with operators and subject matter experts to customize algorithms, threat variables, weighting factors, and workflows so the software reflects each organization’s unique operating environment and risk philosophy.

Is training available?

Yes. Integrity Solutions provides implementation assistance, software training, risk model development, and ongoing technical support to help operators maximize the value of PFIM throughout their integrity management program.

How can I schedule a demonstration?

Simply complete the contact form on this page or contact our team directly. We’ll schedule a personalized demonstration to show how PFIM can support your pipeline integrity management objectives and answer questions specific to your assets and operations.

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