Marc McConnell, P.E.: About the Author
Metallurgy and Fixed Equipment Engineering Coordinator, Pro-Surve Technical Services
Marc McConnell has more than 30 years of crude oil refining experience as a maintenance/reliability corrosion engineer, process engineer, project engineer, project manager, mechanical integrity expert, and business manager. He is an active member of several industry groups, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, and the American Petroleum Institute, where he has stewarded key initiatives. Marc teaches both NACE and API related courses in the US and internationally, and is recognized globally as an expert in asset integrity. Marc is currently the Chair of API 939C Sulfidation and API 970 Corrosion Control Documents.
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Published Articles
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November/December 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
The concept of reducing Condition Monitoring Locations (CMLs) is misguided, and the number and location of CMLs should be OPTIMIZED, not systematically reduced. CML allocation in piping requires a good process, otherwise, you can run into a lot of dead ends before arriving at your intended destination.
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Blog
Being a member of the API ICP, for several years, I know that we are continuously working improve our products. This year was exceptionally productive for us.
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Blog
At PinnacleAIS, we often get requests for a Senior API Inspector. But what does that mean exactly? What qualifications are required? Is there a test or a certification that provides the end user with assurance they are getting a higher caliber inspector or inspection service? Often there are different ideas of what comprises a "Senior" Inspector.
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July/August 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
Who at your facility owns injection point hardware? Typically, injection point hardware falls into the Gray Zone.