September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal Article Index

• Choosing the Right Smart Pigging Technology – Lessons Learned

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Tim Haugen at Quest Integrity Although all ultrasonic smart pigging providers claim the ability to detect wall thinning and tube deformations to some degree, the inspection surface coverage, resolution, minimum wall thickness detection and reporting capabilities may vary... Continue reading...

• Detecting and Quantifying Cracks Using Eddy Current Array

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Kimberley Hayes at Olympus Detecting, quantifying, and sizing indications characterized as a “crack” in critical equipment have long been the global benchmark of asset integrity programs. Therefore, the increased precision that inspection programs obtain using advanced... Continue reading...

• Integrating and Planning Maintenance Activities in Oil and Gas Installations

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Tata L.N. Murthy at Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd For all operators, a system made up of a variety of equipment must be available to carry out continued operations. Planning plays a vital role in the success of major maintenance projects. Integrating all departments in the maintenance plan can save... Continue reading...

• Program Evergreening and Sustainability Assistance is Key to Establishing Successful Integrity and Reliability Programs

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Kevin Birkby at PinnacleART Integrity and reliability personnel at processing facilities are no strangers to initiatives to improve processes in the pursuit of establishing best-in-class reliability programs. It is common practice for operators to enlist help from third... Continue reading...

• Remote Integrity Monitoring of High Criticality Equipment in Real Time

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Dr. Jake Davies at Permasense Ltd. Remote monitoring solutions are making it possible to avoid sending personnel into harsh environments without forgoing the essential data gathering that keeps assets safely operating. Continue reading...

• What’s your definition of risk?

  Partner Content PinnacleART’s engineers and inspectors can help your facility define, prioritize and mitigate risks within your facility. Let our team build, implement and maintain a comprehensive mechanical integrity and RBI program for your pressure vessels,... Continue reading...

• Supplier Technical Assessments

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By James Cheng at Bureau Veritas Having a systematic, proven methodology for effectively qualifying suppliers is extremely important. Supplier Technical Assessments, or “vendor assessments,” help buyers evaluate suppliers’ qualifications when considering their capabilities... Continue reading...

• The Hierarchy of a Fixed Equipment Asset Integrity Management Program

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By John Reynolds at Intertek Did you ever wonder where you fit into the entire hierarchy of a fixed equipment asset integrity management (FE-AIM) program? Or who is responsible and accountable for what aspects of FE-AIM at your site? All the way from top management down to... Continue reading...

• The Importance of People, Processes & Risk Based Inspection

  September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal Risk-based inspection (RBI) programs and processes are front and center, both as a challenge to get it right, and as an integral tool and process to help us achieve success in risk management and equipment reliability. It has to be implemented,... Continue reading...