Damage Control: Metallurgical Embrittlement Detection
FFS Forum: Piping Analysis Software as a Tool in Fitness-for-Service Assessments
Investigation Tactics for Prevention of Floating Roof Rim Seal Failures
Midstream Engineering Practices: Similarities and Differences to Downstream Engineering Practices
What is in Your Inspection Continuous History Report? - Part 1: A Suggested Framework
Are You a Strategic or Tactical FEMI Thinker/Planner?
Art to Science: Changing Infrared 180 Degrees
Damage Control: Brittle Fracture Mitigation
FFS Forum: Understanding Part 8 Assessment of Weld Misalignment and Shell Out-of-Round
New Software, NDE, and MI Program Sustainability
Oxide Scale Approach in Metal Temperature Estimation for Boiler Tubes in Creep Service
Tubesheet Gasket Failures of Hairpin Heat Exchanger Units in NGL Plants
2024 Inspectioneering Journal Article Index
Both strategic and tactical thinking are needed within the FEMI work process, and we’ll show how important each aspect of the program is relative to the whole.
The problem is, you don’t. With the out of date procedures that traditional inspection contractors use, data is usually invalid by the time it reaches your system. You rely on this data to make critical decisions regarding integrity concerns, and...
A proven methodology is required to measure accurate temperatures in a repeatable process to capture the full capability of IR thermometry.
The final installment of the series concludes by providing practical insight into common brittle fracture and ductile tearing mitigation strategies.
An overview of the types of in-service metallurgical embrittlement and other conditions that can accelerate embrittlement and increase the risk of cracking.
A discussion of key elements of piping analysis software for those considering its use in fitness-for-service assessments.
Part 8 of API 579 provides valuable techniques for simple and conservative closed-form solutions, which can be quicker and easier than an FEA.
A calculated and thought-out investigation into floating roof rim seal failures is required to provide usable data to support risk mitigation decisions.
Engineering practices collections for downstream industries contain many useful practices for similar equipment used in midstream operations.
A detailed account of the multiple degradation mechanisms, including metal dusting and failure of thermowell assemblies, of a vintage primary reformer.
The 12th “Meeting of the Minds” roundtable hosted by Inspectioneering and Pinnacle focused on software advancements and new NDE technologies.
One effective way to monitor tube metal temperature is via internal oxide scale thickness measurement, especially for superheater and reheater tubes.
An overview of the key updates and validation requirements for the revised edition of POF 310, which was issued in December 2023.
Pressure testing is necessary to prevent incidents and failures during startup. This article addresses hydrotesting and pneumatic testing along with their challenges.
The consequences of neglecting pipe support inspections can be dire. This article takes a look at why these inspections are crucial.
There are multiple methods for gathering the data required to confirm MAOP, but the preferred method is to utilize in-situ non-destructive methods.
A detailed analysis revealed the weaknesses of an existing gasket seating design and bolt tensioning effectiveness to be the root cause of a chronic leak issue.
Software advances in laser scanning allow for examining noncylindrical equipment common in a plant environment. We’ll give six examples of how this is done.
Part 1 of this series provides a suggested framework for consistently generating a complete inspection continuous history report.