Whether they are tanks, pipelines or other equipment, whether intensively or punctually used, all of them are liable to lose over time a part of their initial characteristics in terms of operation and safety. The serious confinement losses of Donges (ARIA 34351) and Ambes (ARIA 32675) are just two examples of a long list. This fact sheet is a focus on the impact of time on industrial installations.
Date of the document: June 2009.
