Abstract: The equipment integrity management system refers to the policies, strategies, objectives, plans and activities for enterprise equipment integrity management, as well as the procedures and organizational structures necessary for the planning, implementation, review and continual improvement of the aforesaid elements. This system has been widely applied in Sinopec's refining and petrochemical enterprises. Based on the summary and reflection of the system development and operational control practices, this paper systematically expounds the common problems encountered in each management elements, conducts an in-depth root-cause analysis of these problems, proposes corresponding solutions and response strategies and further offers recommendations for system establishment and effective operation. These can serve as a reference for improving the equipment integrity management system and ensuring its effective operation.

Key words: equipment integrity management, system construction, system operation