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Tri-Lateral Phased Array: A Novel Technique for Identifying Wet H2S Damage

January/Feb 2022 Inspectioneering Journal

Within one unit, TriLat combines the power of two probes containing three angle beam sets to identify and quantify bully at early stages. The event is inspection speeds upwards to ten times faster than traditional AUT systems, depending on probe size.

Detecting and Quantifying External Fretting-Wear Damage

September/October 2021 Inspectioneering Periodical

This commodity presents 2 case studies that show how having a holistic arroyo, along with the right engineering and experience, is essential to identifying smaller damage mechanisms like fretting in fired heater coils.

Corrosion Surveys of NPS 6 and Smaller Lines with High Production Digital Radiography

July/August 2021 Inspectioneering Journal

This article illustrates the value of digital radiography as an efficient tool to visualize corrosion and other small-scale diameter piping anomalies without disturbing insulation, likewise as using PRT in conjunction with UTT to survey modest diameter lines.

Ultrasonic In-Service Detection and Monitoring of Sulfidation Corrosion

July/August 2021 Inspectioneering Journal

Recent advances in UT technology at present let for inspection and continuous monitoring of sulfidic corrosion to exist undertaken while the components are on-stream, at temperature, with loftier-resolution thickness data.

Wireless Battery-Free Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Patches for CO2 Absorber

May/June 2021 Inspectioneering Periodical

This case study of a CO2 absorber tower in a remote location investigates the use of a new type of wireless ultrasonic sensor for monitoring the thickness of equipment while on or offline.

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Our proprietary furnace tube inspection system, FTIS is an ultrasonic inspection technology capable of rapid, automated fired heater coil inspection in refinery fired heaters. The data captured by our furnace tube inspection system is...

Pipeline Ultrasonic Thickness Data Analysis Using Gaussian Distribution

March/April 2021 Inspectioneering Periodical

This article will discuss a statistical assay method that was developed to evaluate the integrity of pipelines that can identify, in a showtime phase inspection, whether the nature of the active harm machinery(s) are uniform (general) or localized.

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot?

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This retrospective takes a quick look at ii of the most popular topics that were covered in Inspectioneering Periodical last year: the accuracy of thickness readings and corrosion under insulation.

Ultrasonic Corrosion Monitoring – It's Time for a Paradigm Shift

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Temporarily or permanently installed thickness monitors can help to overcome shortcomings and uncertainties associated with manual ultrasonic inspections and can lead to significantly improved maintenance and nugget replacement forecasting.

Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding and Its Impact on RBI Effectiveness

July/August 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

Inspectioneering chats with Gecko Robotics about the new rapid ultrasonic gridding technique and how information technology tin be utilized to increase the speed and effectiveness of equipment inspections.

Continuous Thickness Monitoring: Precise Corrosion Rates in Less Time

May/June 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

This article dives into continuous thickness monitoring, which in the opinion of the writer is one of the more innovative technologies for corrosion control in the refining industry to come up about in the last two decades.

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Utilizing TFM/FMC for Detection of Flange Face Corrosion

May/June 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

This article demonstrates how the use of TFM/FMC can exist an effective method to screen for potential problem flanges before a planned shut down and can be a very useful tool in planning which flanges crave further evaluation.

A Smart Approach to Inspecting Fired Heater and Boiler Coils

March/Apr 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

Universally, smart or intelligent pigging is now a standard exercise for the inspection of fired heater and serpentine boiler coils. Understanding this applied science can greatly assist with maintenance planning and the prevention of unexpected failures.

Leading Edge Inspection Data Practices — Acquire It Faster, Manage It Better, and Improve Its Use

March/April 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

At that place are tools bachelor that tin can achieve nearly 100% corrosion monitoring coverage. The employ of robotics and ultrasonic inspection methods such every bit rapid ultrasonic gridding take shown to be highly constructive in acquiring these data points.

How Inferior UT Procedures and Practices on Pressure Vessels Cost $1 Million in Turnaround Repairs – Part 2

January/February 2020 Inspectioneering Journal

This case report discusses costly repairs that were needed on newly fabricated pressure vessels as a result of poor UT practices. The writer shines a light on some manufacture problems that can be fixed with an understanding of what is actually required.

Announcing Inspectioneering and API's Mechanical Integrity Professional Initiative

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We're excited to announce a new section of our website that is dedicated to equipping inspectors with greater knowledge and proficiency across diverse subject affair areas.

Global, simultaneous inspection with Acoustic Emission Testing

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AET is a powerful, non-intrusive inspection technique to verify the structural integrity of pressure vessels, spheres, high-temperature reactors and piping, coke drums, higher up-ground storage tanks, cryogenic storage tanks, and more than.

How Inferior UT Procedures and Practices on Pressure Vessels Cost $1 Million in Turnaround Repairs

November/Dec 2019 Inspectioneering Journal

This article helps shine calorie-free on some common manufacture problems that can occur past having inferior UT procedures and practices, while providing several lessons learned through a case written report that resulted in near $1 one thousand thousand in turnaround repairs.

Overcoming Challenges in High Temperature Thickness Measurement

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This article discusses two common challenges for inspectors taking thickness readings in high temperature environments and ways to overcome those challenges.

The Evolution of Robotics in Inspections

September/October 2019 Inspectioneering Journal

The refining and petrochemical industries will go on to benefit from the evolution of robotics and information direction. The biggest hurdle will be to accept this development and cover the new capabilities that come with it.

Automating and Optimizing the CML / TML Data Collection Process

September/October 2019 Inspectioneering Journal

Thickness readings are disquisitional for today's inspectors to accurately estimate the state of their equipment. Recent advancements in sensors, software, and information direction tools have made this easier, safer, and more efficient than ever before.

8 Tips for Improving Your High Temperature Corrosion Thickness Measurements

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Here are 8 tips to help you lot overcome sure challenges encountered when taking thickness measurements at loftier temperatures.

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Facilities Terrified as Inspection Contractors Continue

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It'due south a scary thought to think that with all the new advancements in technology, some facilities still rely on traditional inspection contractors that perform out of appointment procedures. You rely on technology to keep your home and identity rubber, so...

Bridging Acoustic Emission Testing and Ultrasonics for FRP

July/Baronial 2019 Inspectioneering Journal

This commodity is written to provide a brief case study of an acoustic emission test of an FRP storage tank. A method combining acoustic emission with ultrasonics is proposed to ensure reliable long term operation.

Inspect Your Primary Process Small Bore Piping the Right Way, Using Profile Radiography

May/June 2019 Inspectioneering Periodical

While planning methods for thickness data acquisition in any Inspection Data Management Program, PRT should be considered as a cost-efficient, constructive way to increment the value of your program for small bore piping or any other suitable state of affairs.

API Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity to Address the Auto-Ignition of NDT Ultrasound Couplants

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UT couplant auto-ignition is a surprise event that puts the safety of inspectors at gamble. In an endeavour to reduce occurrences, API SCIMI plans to address this issue by including new paragraphs in the upcoming rewrites of API RP 572 and API RP 574.

Managing the Integrity of Insulated Equipment: The Right Non-Destructive Examinations

September/Oct 2018 Inspectioneering Journal

The claiming to find CUI is hard and one unmarried NDE technique cannot exist used to identify it. This remains the case today as we combine NDE techniques to perform CUI assessments. The techniques and strategies commonly used today are summarized...

NDT Careers Are on the Rise: Solving the Nondestructive Testing Career Puzzle

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Nondestructive testing (NDT) careers are on the rise in today'due south economy. These fields are constantly advancing, and there is an always-growing need for technicians, quality assurance specialists and inspectors as infrastructure in the United States...

Are You Ready for The Digital Transformation?

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Integrating a new digital technology that combines data-driven insights and data storage with innovative mobility can provide a new level of continued intelligence. Digitalization can meliorate workflow, increase worker productivity and let better...

Effect of High Temperature Hydrogen Attack in Dissimilar Materials

May/June 2018 Inspectioneering Journal

HTHA of hydrogen-containing equipment can be prevented with appropriate textile selection and fabrication, appropriate welding procedures, regular inspection of equipment using proven, effective technologies and equipment operated by qualified...

Development of a Wall Sticking Drone for Non-Destructive Ultrasonic and Corrosion Testing

March/Apr 2018 Inspectioneering Journal

This article features a case report on the feasibility of a wall-sticking drone for effectively conducting ultrasonic testing and other NDT methods on equipment at elevated heights.

Advancements in Network-distributed Ultrasonic Sensors

Jan/February 2018 Inspectioneering Periodical

Over the by few years, network technologies have been adult to eliminate the need for long cables for UT thickness monitoring. Coupled with a software back-end, permanently-installed UT sensors have become much more than competitive in the...

Determining Pipeline Corrosion Growth Rates

November/Dec 2017 Inspectioneering Journal

This article explains the Statistically Active Corrosion Assessment, which is a tool for determining appropriate and realistic corrosion growth rates which tin assistance pipeline operators in optimizing the value of in-line inspection data.

API Releases New QUSE-Phased Array Qualification Exam

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The availability of loftier quality UT information is frequently the cornerstone for FFS and RBI decisions. As such, the API Subcomittee for Inspection and Integrity Direction (SCIIM) has initiated a programme for the Qualification of Ultrasonic crack Sizing...

PROBLEM: Finding an expert resource to provide training for my team. SOLUTION: E²G API University, E²G Technical Institute (ETI), & Custom

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Training options to meet your needs. Due east²G contracts with API to deliver training programs for FFS, Adventure–Based Inspection, Impairment Mechanisms, and Pressure Relieving Systems. ETI and Customized Training offers specialized courses based on industry...

Novel Inspection System Aligns FRP and Metallic Asset Management Approaches

May/June 2017 Inspectioneering Periodical

Observe a new ultrasonic inspection approach that provides quantified mechanical integrity and conservative remaining service life information on fiberglass reinforced plastic equipment.

A History of In-Line Inspection Tools

March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal

The purpose of this commodity is to describe the diverse in-line inspection (ILI) technologies that are currently available to the market. The pros, cons, and applicability of each blazon of tool will be discussed in greater detail.

Understanding Code Compliant Ultrasonic Testing

March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal

Ultrasonic phased array allow for a diversity of structures to be inspected without radiation or taking equipment out of service. Codes are now existence developed which allow phased assortment systems equally an acceptable inspection technique for many procedures.

Auto-Ignition of Ultrasonic Couplants During Thickness Gauging and Corrosion Mapping

July/August 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

This article details the basis for the lack of understanding about the potential for ultrasonic couplant auto-ignition and outlines an ALARP operating do for mitigation.

Detection of Defects and Corrosion Under Pipe Supports and Inaccessible Areas Using EMAT Medium Range UT Techniques

May/June 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

In the last few years, electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) has come to prominence for its ability to quickly scan exposed pipelines for corrosion, cracks, and other defects using medium-range guided waves and without the requirement for...

Reliability Technology Services

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In today'southward chemical and refining industries, sustained long term reliability of facilities is critical to profitability and competitiveness. In fact, history shows that differences in operating expenses between all-time-in-class refineries, and poor...

Ultrasonic Phased Array Tools for High-Resolution Corrosion Inspection

March/April 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

This article highlights the evolution of corrosion monitoring from conventional ultrasonic to ultrasonic phased array manual and automatic solutions and their use for both general purposes and complex applications.

Advanced NDT for Plant Life Assessment

March/Apr 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

While there are many types of advanced NDT, this article will focus on the use of acoustics and electromagnetism equally the bases for conducting examinations.

Ultrasonic Sensor System for Wall-Thickness Monitoring

March/April 2016 Inspectioneering Journal

While there are many methods for measuring equipment wall thickness, a predominant method used in the O&G and power generation industries is portable ultrasonic equipment. Ultrasonic testing is non-intrusive because it is applied to the exterior of a...

On-Stream Thickness Monitoring Versus Conventional Inspection in Refineries

January/February 2016 Inspectioneering Periodical

Stock-still equipment in a refinery can be susceptible to corrosion from the process side, necessitating an inspection strategy to understand the condition of that equipment. Online measurement of pipage and pressure vessel wall thickness is made possible...

Dry-Coupled Ultrasonic Testing: An Effective, Yet Underutilized NDE Method

November/December 2015 Inspectioneering Periodical

While they is very efficient and popular, liquid couplants used for ultrasonic inspection have some inherent limitations and disadvantages. An alternative method to using liquid couplant is Dry out-Coupled Ultrasonic Testing (DCUT).

Becht Pono Corrosion & Materials Expertise

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March/April 2015 Inspectioneering Periodical

This article provides a discussion of a recent inspection performed at a U.Southward. refinery. Industry HF lines are experiencing piping failures in increasing numbers due to the presence of balance elements entrained within their carbon steel components.

Save Time and Cost for Turnarounds Using Phased Array Technology

November/December 2014 Inspectioneering Journal

The introduction of PAUT is a challenging attempt initially, but can have a very positive bear on on your first TAR and become a routine inspection for future TARs. When fully implemented, radiations safety boundaries can be reduced significantly or...

Effective Integrity Management Programs for Steam Reformers

November/Dec 2014 Inspectioneering Journal

Steam reformers are critical assets for the successful operation of hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol plants. The steam reformer is besides one of the almost expensive assets in these facilities. Goad tubes inside the reformer are 1 of the most...

Heater Tube Inspection and Remaining Life Evaluation

May/June 2014 Inspectioneering Journal

The following interview with Rich Roberts provides answers to some of the questions our readers have nearly small, specially designed pigs conveying NDE technologies that can inspect nearly every expanse of a tube from the coils interior surface.

New Inline Inspection Technology Helps Ensure Terminal & Pipeline Integrity Management Success

March/April 2014 Inspectioneering Journal

New inline inspections and integrity management systems allow operators to sympathize the complexities and economics of terminals' and station's complex aging pipeline infrastructure.

Verify the Fitness for Service of Your Above-Ground Tanks

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TEAM believes that quality inspections are the key to reliability. Our inspection crews are made up of specialty trained, experienced technicians who adhere to the highest quality standards. Our API 653 inspectors deliver thorough, reliable...

Corrosion Testing with Real-Time 2-D Ultrasound Camera Imaging

January/February 2014 Inspectioneering Journal

Technicians inspecting oil & gas installations and petrochemical plants utilise a wide diversity of nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques. A new technology has recently been developed that utilizes a existent-fourth dimension portable imaging device which has...

Automation in Non-Destructive Testing - The Changing Role of the Operator

November/December 2013 Inspectioneering Journal

To sympathize the current non-subversive testing (NDT) world, it is maybe a good thought to look dorsum at things historically. Past doing this, changes which have taken place go credible, and very soon 1 can conclude that this is really quite...

Non-Intrusive Inspection of Above Ground Storage Tanks and Its Use in a Tank RBI Program

September/Oct 2013 Inspectioneering Journal

Maintaining the mechanical integrity of above ground storage tanks (AST'south) is the focal point of tank inspection programs. Performing internal inspections is an integral part of a tank integrity program, however, deciding when to take a tank out...

July/August 2013 Inspectioneering Journal

Not-contact ultrasonic testing with EMAT was formally introduced in part ane of this serial institute in the March/April consequence of Inspectioneering Journal. Readers were introduced to the practical advantages of EMAT Ultrasonic Testing.

The Challenge of Inspection and Assessment of Critical Piping Systems in Chemical Plants

July/August 2013 Inspectioneering Journal

Inspection and fitness-for-service assessments of critical in-constitute pipe systems are a business concern for the chemical industry. This presents a potentially insurmountable chore and discovery of a number of areas where the condition is at hazard.

Maximize the value of your data to improve inspection through CML Prioritization

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Statistical techniques are meant to complement the work of SMEs and can provide deeper insights into the inspection information collected equally part of a reliability program. Superlative has combined traditional methods, expertise, and Auto Learning to...

Non-Contact Ultrasonic Testing with EMAT: Introduction to EMAT

March/April 2013 Inspectioneering Journal

This is the starting time in a series of three articles that will introduce Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) and its practical applications in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT). EMAT, or Electro Magnetic Audio-visual Transducer, is an...

A Discussion on the Piping Thickness Management Process - Part 3: Data Collection with Ultrasonics and Radiography

Jan/Feb 2013 Inspectioneering Periodical

This article is the tertiary of a serial of manufactures that volition focus on 1 disquisitional sub process inside a PEIP that is key in managing the integrity of process pipe: thickness monitoring programs for internal corrosion. These manufactures will discuss...

In-Service AST Inspection and Cleaning Robotics

Nov/Dec 2012 Inspectioneering Journal

A unique technique for inspecting and cleaning the floors of an Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) emerged in the late 90's based on In-Service Robotic Technology. The technology has come a long way since then, with new inspection and tank cleaning...

Global Refining Industry Utilizes Ultrasonic Inspection Technology

September/October 2012 Inspectioneering Journal

The refining manufacture has practical ultrasonic-based intelligent pigging to inspect serpentine coils in fired heaters since the 1990s. Today, thousands of serpentine coils in fired heaters are inspected annually at process facilities effectually the globe.

May/June 2012 Inspectioneering Periodical

Over the past 100 years, Nondestructive testing has made tremendous advances. New NDT methods accept been introduced, while sometime "tried and truthful" methods continue to be improved. Although some NDT methods have drastically inverse or "evolved" over...

Pro-Surve Technical Services deploys HOMC Guided Wave Testing using Isonics

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Pro-Surve recently invested in the latest portable Higher Guild Modes Clusters (HOMC) Guided Moving ridge Testing tool, a new concept for the inspection of inaccessible regions using short-range guided waves. Inspection is carried out from the attainable...

Internal Ultrasonic System Shows Promise for Buried Pipe Inspection

Nov/December 2011 Inspectioneering Periodical

EPRI is investigating improved inspection technologies as office of a multi-faceted effort to enhance the understanding and direction of underground piping and tanks at nuclear ability plants. An ultrasonic immersion technique tested on an...

Avoiding HTHA Failures in Existing Equipment

November/December 2010 Inspectioneering Journal

High Temperature Hydrogen Set on (HTHA) is a long known and still occurring degradation issue for fixed equipment construction materials in the hydrocarbon process manufacture where hydroprocess plants (hydrogen plus hydrocarbons) are in service....

Nov/December 2010 Inspectioneering Journal

Understanding, predicting, detecting and controlling high-temperature hydrogen assail (HTHA), have been elusive goals of materials engineers and scientists for over 70 years. The destruction of low blend steel components exposed to hydrogen through...

Recent Technological Advances in Ultrasonic-Based Intelligent Pig Technology for Fired Heater Coils

January/Feb 2010 Inspectioneering Journal

For years refinery and chemical plant operators have utilized ultrasonic-based intelligent pig applied science to inspect coils in convection and radiant sections of fired heaters. This proven technology provides accurate inspection data which allows...

January/Feb 2009 Inspectioneering Journal

Ultrasonic thickness gages accept progressed a long way since their early on development in the 1960's. The outset thickness gages were large and beefy although they used the same conventional longitudinal (compressional moving ridge) techniques still in use...

Introducing Tri-Lateral Phased Array

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Tri-Lateral Phased Array is a novel robotic phased array ultrasonic testing technique for the on-stream inspection of fixed equipment in moisture hydrogen sulfide (H2S) service. TriLat identifies and quantifies wet H2S damage in the base metallic of...

The New Age of Pipeline Inspection - Long Range Ultrasonic Testing (LRUT) Update

July/August 2007 Inspectioneering Periodical

The integrity of pipelines is a natural concern for pipeline operators, and so the power to observe corrosion, erosion and mechanical damage in pipes is therefore of pregnant interest. Traditional methods of detection, such as pigging and...

July/August 2005 Inspectioneering Journal

The ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) technique was developed for the U.k. nuclear industry during the 1970s to provide a method for measuring the height of planar flaws. TOFD is at present generally recognized as the most authentic ultrasonic...

September/October 2004 Inspectioneering Journal

The impetus for the evolution of LRUT is that ultrasonic thickness checks for corrosion, erosion, etc. are localised, in that they only measure the thickness of the surface area under the UT transducer.

Interview with John Nyholt - BP NDE Specialist

September/October 2004 Inspectioneering Journal

Exactly two years agone, an interview with John Nyholt appeared in the "IJ". New ground will be covered in this interchange. We at the IJ thought it might be valuable to spend some time chatting near his background, challenges he has faced...

September/October 2002 Inspectioneering Periodical

John has principal responsibility for NDE consulting and troubleshooting for BP effectually the globe in the refining, chemic and gas processing industries. We at the IJ thought it might be valuable to spend some time chatting about his background,...

OmniScan™ X3 64 Phased Array and TFM Flaw Detector: Power You Can Carry

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The OmniScan™ X3 64 phased array and TFM flaw detector is equipped with enhanced phased capabilities and even faster TFM. The rugged and portable instrument features powerful 64-chemical element probes with a 128-aperture TFM.

May/June 2002 Inspectioneering Journal

We have discussed various factors that can affect the reliability of NDE techniques (i.due east., probability of detection - POD and sizing accurateness) in Part i. In general, it is difficult to quantify these uncertainties. In fact, it is incommunicable to fully...

API Qualification of UT Examiners Program Debut Refining and Chemical Industry

November/December 2000 Inspectioneering Journal

The recently released API RP-579 Fitness-for-Service Recommended Practice highlights the need for a measurable caste of reliability in NDE results. In fact, the industry has been request for a process to assure a minimum level of inspection quality...

Evaluation, Reporting and Trending of Ultrasonic Thickness Data from Recovery Boiler Inspections

September/Oct 2000 Inspectioneering Journal

In part 1 of this commodity we covered the importance of quality assurance of UT data, that is, understanding for each particular application, the accuracy required of the UT data, and new ways/graphical plan to analyze and show the...

Evaluation, Reporting and Trending of Ultrasonic Thickness Data From Recovery Boiler Inspections

July/August 2000 Inspectioneering Journal

The American Paper Institute Recovery Boiler Reference Manual Volume 1, Oct 1979, indicates that the 2 chief goals of conducting ultrasonic thickness (UT) inspections are to determine (1) the electric current tube wall thickness and (2) the charge per unit of...

NDT Services - Are You Getting What You Really Need?

March/April 2000 Inspectioneering Journal

Do You Know All You Need To Know About The People Who Perform Your NDT? Could the following scenario exist played out in your plant, on your equipment, on your lookout? The year is 1968. The time is 3 PM on Friday. Ii fairly young men are...

Using permanently Fixed Ultrasonic Transducers To Inspect In-Service Equipment

Jan/February 2000 Inspectioneering Periodical

This article covers the use of permanently attached ultrasonic transducers for inspection and process establish equipment condition monitoring while in service.

UT Inspection for Cracking in Heat Exchanger Tube-to-Tubesheet Welds and Tube Corrosion

September/October 1999 Inspectioneering Journal

This paper describes the utilize of a UT fixture for detection of stress corrosion great in ferrous oestrus exchanger tube-to-tubesheet welds and external tube corrosion or pitting virtually the tubesheets including cleft OD corrosion.

May/June 1999 Inspectioneering Journal

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed an innovative method for rapid screening of heat exchanger tubing using Guided Wave technology. This screening method can lead to an comeback in heat exchanger reliability and a reduction in the...

May/June 1999 Inspectioneering Journal

EMATs (Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers) accept been used for over six years for field service inspection of in-service piping. Recent advances in technology have allowed united states of america to audit new types of on-stream piping.

March/April 1999 Inspectioneering Periodical

Inspection information analysis tools, like take chances-based inspection, aid us to focus on quantitative reliability targets. When considering thinning mechanisms, there is a sure probability that a slice of equipment will attain retirement thickness earlier...

March/April 1999 Inspectioneering Journal

The API Subcommittee on Inspection (SCI) has adamant to initiate a program covering the qualification of ultrasonic (UT) technicians conducting inspections.

January/February 1999 Inspectioneering Periodical

Ultrasonic thickness monitoring programs represent one of the nigh intensive inspection activities in refining and petrochemical facilities. Despite numerous improvements in ultrasonic testing equipment and inspection techniques, still, in that location has...

July/Baronial 1998 Inspectioneering Periodical

The fence about advantages and drawbacks of the application of the TOFD (fourth dimension of flying diffraction) approach for ultrasonic weld inspection should not forget the original reasons for its introduction in the 1960s. The major advantage at that time...

May/June 1998 Inspectioneering Journal

New inspection engineering, when added to the proven practice of using tell tale holes (TTHs), proves effective in reducing significant releases and or catastrophic events that are related to internal corrosion / erosion of process pipe. In fact,...

March/April 1998 Inspectioneering Journal

Furnace tubes in the petrochemical and refining industries lengths' can exceed 2,000 ft., oftentimes with multiple serpentine bends. This can brand them extremely difficult to inspect using conventional NDE methods. The following inspection tool (FTIS)...

March/April 1997 Inspectioneering Journal

This is the second in a series of manufactures on pipage inspection. In the last article, I enumerated 4 inspection issues that I believe contribute to inadequate piping mechanical integrity in the hydrocarbon process industry.

November/December 1995 Inspectioneering Journal

Nelson Curve changes in the late 1980'south provided crusade for Shell Oil Visitor to look at more reliable NDE non-destructive evaluation methods for assessment of materials/equipment in high temperature hydrogen service. The main change motivating...

September/October 1995 Inspectioneering Periodical

Low-energy piping system failures in power-generating facilities are oft the upshot of fouling and corrosion. These degradation mechanisms can affect the chapters of piping for fluid-conveying, the heat transfer rates of oestrus exchangers, and the...

July/August 1995 Inspectioneering Journal

With miles of pipe and tons of equipment to consider for on-stream inspection or monitoring you probably have:

July/Baronial 1995 Inspectioneering Journal

Petrochemical and energy utility industries require a methodology which will allow them and the governing regulatory regime to make technical and financially sound decisions for the repair or replacement of pressure vessels which endure impairment...

May/June 1995 Inspectioneering Journal

For reason of economy, the hot reheat pipework in many Usa ability plants is fabricated from seam-welded depression chrome-moly carbon steel spools. Unlike girth butt welds, where the critical weldment microstructures tin can off-load stress to the stronger...

March/April 1995 Inspectioneering Journal

High free energy piping (HEP) systems, primary steam lines and hot reheat lines (typically low chrome molydbdenum steels), are susceptible to pitter-patter damage. Such harm can lead to leaks, and in extreme cases, catastrophic failure.

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