Case Studies
Inspectioneering contributors and authors have published numerous mechanical integrity case studies in Inspectioneering Journal and throughout our online resources. This page brings all of these case studies into one location to better help you learn from the experience of others.
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November/December 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Dave Holthaus at Comprehensive Procedure Reviews, LLC (CPR), and Kevin Gaskin at CHS, Inc.This article helps shine light on some common industry problems that can occur by having inferior UT procedures and practices, while providing several lessons learned through a case study that resulted in nearly $1 million in turnaround repairs.
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November/December 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Dr. Timothy Black at Quasset, Maurice Fransen at Shell Global Solutions International BV, and Sieger Terpstra at Shell Global Solutions International BVThis article examines multiple trials that entailed testing robotic systems on different non-magnetic surfaces to identify the feasibility of detecting CUI using robotics in combination with NDE technology.
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September/October 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Tim Haugen at Quest IntegrityThis article presents two cases studies demonstrating how properly conducting baseline fired heater tube inspection aids in early discovery and correction of defects, avoiding unexpected in-service failures, and more.
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September/October 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Ricardo Gonzalez at Total Refining and PetrochemicalsThe author discusses a method being used in most of their refineries and petrochemical facilities that allows them to optimize the scope of NDT during turnarounds, while improving the reliability of bundles.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Robert Sladek at Asset Optimization Consultants, Inc.This case study is intended to demonstrate how a Qualitative Risk Assessment can be a cost-effective and resource-efficient means to prioritize equipment which is often “under the radar”.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Richard B. Eckert at DNV GL, and Dr. Susmitha Purnima Kotu at DNV GLA significant number of pipeline failures due to external or internal corrosion have resulted from MIC, some with catastrophic consequences. This article demonstrates a three-step failure analysis process used to investigate the failure mechanism.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Rashed Alhajri at Saudi Aramco, Hatim Alhamdan at Saudi Aramco, and Fahad Alhindas at Saudi AramcoGasification technology has emerged in oil and gas due to the high combustion energy of Syngas and less environmental concerns than flue gas. This article discusses proper inspection and corrosion monitoring techniques for gasification units.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Jeannie Lewis at The Equity Engineering GroupThis article provides a case study showing the real costs and effects of having a dated engineering standards program, as well as the financial benefits through increased reliability of having a thriving engineering standards program.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Geoff Clarkson at UTComp, Inc.This article 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.
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July/August 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Ana Benz at IRISNDTTanks are ubiquitous and essential in industrial societies. When they fail, the consequences can be dire if products/volumes they store are explosive and/or toxic.
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May/June 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Vibha Zaman, P.E. at Asset Optimization Consultants, and Leomar Penuela at Asset Optimization ConsultantsA well-implemented and managed reliability program incorporating RBI, DMR, and IOWs can identify potential damage mechanisms, optimize maintenance and inspection activities, reduce risks, and improve the governance in managing Ethane Crackers.
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January/February 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Qasem Fandem at Saudi AramcoWelding imperfections vary in impact from being acceptable to requiring repair. It is important to ensure the quality of welds using NDT and to ensure the strength of the entire piping system with hydrotesting.
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November/December 2018 Inspectioneering JournalBy Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering JournalThis article shares examples of where RBI work processes either broke down or were non-existent, or where the user did not fully understand the technology or overall RBI logic and the results.
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Partner ContentBecht Engineering's Bobby Wright will be presenting "Reliability Ranking and Life Extension of Coke Drums" at Refcomm Rotterdam October 3rd at 11:10 am. Also be sure to visit the Becht booth #15 to meet with Chuck Becht IV, Chuck Becht V,...
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November/December 2018 Inspectioneering JournalBy Efrain Rios at Fortress Oil & Gas, LLCThis article describes how an international oil and gas company built an inspection data management program for its U.S. operations yielding improved confidence in decision-making information, cost savings through increased efficiency, and an...
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July/August 2018 Inspectioneering JournalBy Philip Buchan at CyberhawkThe benefits and advantages of drone inspection over other methods have made this technology a viable solution in industry. As utilization of drone technology continues to grow and expand, it’s important to not only understand what they can do but...
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