Pressure equipment is fundamental to the safe and reliable operation of industrial facilities throughout Australia. While the equipment itself may be similar, every industry presents its own operating environments, regulatory obligations and asset integrity challenges.
Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent pressure equipment inspection and technical consulting services across a broad range of industrial sectors, drawing on more than 22 years of practical experience working with asset owners, engineering teams, manufacturers and maintenance contractors throughout Australia.
Whether supporting statutory compliance, shutdown execution or long-term asset integrity, every project is personally undertaken by Senior AICIP In-Service Inspector Katie Dunstan.
Industries We Support
Mining & Resources
Australia's mining industry operates some of the country's most critical pressure equipment, where inspection quality directly influences safety, statutory compliance, shutdown planning and production reliability.
DAI supports mine operators, contractors and engineering teams with practical inspection services and independent technical advice, helping maintain the integrity of pressure equipment throughout its operational life.
Typical services
Statutory pressure equipment inspections
Shutdown inspection support
Pressure vessel and pressure piping inspections
Asset integrity assessments
Third-party inspections
Independent technical advice
Oil, Gas & LNG
Pressure equipment integrity is fundamental to the safe and reliable operation of oil, gas and LNG facilities. Inspection decisions often influence production, shutdown planning, regulatory compliance and long-term asset management strategies.
Drawing on extensive experience within operating gas plants and LNG facilities, Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent inspection and integrity services focused on practical outcomes and risk-based decision making.
Typical services
In-service pressure equipment inspections
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) support
Corrosion and damage mechanism assessment
Pressure vessel and piping inspections
Shutdown inspection programs
Asset integrity consulting
Energy & Power Generation
Power generation assets operate under demanding conditions where pressure equipment reliability is essential for safety and operational continuity.
Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent inspection and integrity services that support lifecycle management, reliability improvement and compliance assurance.
Typical services
Statutory inspection programs
Asset integrity assessments
Remaining life evaluations
Shutdown planning support
Independent technical assurance
Defect and repair management
Manufacturing & Industrial Processing
Manufacturing and industrial processing facilities rely on pressure equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently to maintain production targets, product quality and regulatory compliance. Unplanned outages can have significant impacts on production schedules, maintenance costs and operational performance.
Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent inspection, asset integrity and compliance services to help facility owners understand equipment condition, manage operational risk and make informed decisions regarding maintenance, repair and continued service.
Drawing on experience across manufacturing plants, industrial gas facilities, utilities, chemical processing operations and heavy industry, Dunstan Asset Integrity delivers practical recommendations that balance compliance requirements with the realities of production-driven environments.
Typical services
Boiler and pressure vessel inspections
Pressure piping inspections
Statutory compliance inspections
Asset integrity assessments
Damage mechanism identification and assessment
Corrosion and degradation monitoring
Defect assessment and repair recommendations
Shutdown and maintenance support
Pressure equipment registration support
Independent technical advice
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage manufacturers depend on reliable pressure equipment to maintain production, product quality and regulatory compliance. Steam systems, boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, compressed air systems and process piping are often critical to daily operations, where unexpected failures can have significant impacts on production schedules and operating costs.
Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent inspection and asset integrity services to help facility owners understand equipment condition, meet statutory obligations and make practical decisions regarding maintenance, repair and continued operation.
Typical services
Boiler and steam system inspections
Pressure vessel inspections
Refrigeration vessel inspections
Compressed air receiver inspections
Pressure piping inspections
Statutory compliance assessments
Asset integrity assessments
Damage mechanism and corrosion assessment
Inspection planning and interval determination
Independent technical advice and support
Engineering & Industrial Services
Engineering contractors, maintenance providers and industrial asset owners often require experienced inspection support where pressure equipment integrity, compliance and operational reliability are critical to project success.
Dunstan Asset Integrity works directly alongside engineering, maintenance and project teams, providing independent inspection services, integrity assessment and practical technical advice informed by more than two decades of hands-on industry experience.
Whether supporting shutdowns, maintenance programs, asset integrity initiatives or pressure equipment compliance activities, the focus remains the same: delivering clear, technically defensible recommendations that can be applied in the field and trusted by those responsible for the asset.
Typical services
Independent pressure equipment inspections
Pressure vessel and pressure piping inspections
Shutdown and maintenance support
Asset integrity assessments
Defect assessment and repair recommendations
Pressure equipment compliance support
Inspection planning and interval determination
Independent technical advice and assurance
Lifecycle
Experience across the equipment lifecycle
One of the advantages of working with Dunstan Asset Integrity is experience that extends well beyond statutory inspection alone.
Katie's career has progressed through every major stage of the pressure equipment lifecycle, including:
Trade-qualified engineering
Non-destructive testing
Statutory pressure equipment inspection
Inspection management
Quality assurance
Shutdown support
Technical governance
This breadth of experience provides valuable context when assessing equipment condition, fabrication quality, compliance requirements and long-term asset integrity, allowing recommendations to be both technically robust and practical to implement.
Perspective
Why industry experience matters
Pressure equipment inspections are rarely just about meeting compliance obligations.
Inspection outcomes often influence maintenance planning, shutdown scheduling, repair strategies, equipment reliability and long-term asset management decisions.
Understanding the operational realities of different industries allows inspection findings to be considered within the broader context of production requirements, maintenance objectives and business risk — not simply against the applicable standard.
Working directly with an experienced Senior AICIP In-Service Inspector provides confidence that every inspection is supported by practical engineering judgement, clear communication and technically defensible recommendations.
Discuss Your Requirements
Inspection support shaped around your operating environment.
Whether you're responsible for pressure equipment within a mine, gas plant, manufacturing facility, processing plant, utility or industrial operation, Dunstan Asset Integrity provides independent pressure equipment inspection and technical consulting services tailored to your operational environment.
Every enquiry is reviewed personally by Katie to ensure clients receive practical advice, responsive communication and technically sound recommendations from the outset.