March/April 2017 Article Index
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Fernando Vicente at ABB, and Laza Krstin at ABB Myths, challenges, and good practices related to process piping integrity management activities that help inspection and maintenance managers make the right decisions to develop cost-effective piping inspection plans without compromising the asset’s reliability or performance. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Ibrahim Kodssi at ADGAS Flare systems provide hydrocarbon facilities with safe and efficient discharge of relief and waste gases by controlled open flame burning. This article provides information on the selection, inspection, and maintenance of various types of flares. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal Inspectioneering Founder and Chief Editor, Greg Alvarado, recently had the privilege to sit down with Clay White, Director of Mechanical Integrity for Phillips 66 (Downstream), to discuss the world of fixed equipment reliability in the refining and petrochemical industry. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Rami Mattar at Amerapex Corporation Application of drones in industrial inspections is not new, although it is still performed by only handful of companies. Market penetration of this technology in the industrial space has been relatively slow. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Matt Ellinger at DNV GL The purpose of this article is to describe the various in-line inspection (ILI) technologies that are currently available to the market. The pros, cons, and applicability of each type of tool will be discussed in greater detail. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Vibha Zaman, P.E. at Asset Optimization Consultants, and Leomar Penuela at Asset Optimization Consultants This article discusses the use of the RBI methodology supplemented by a well-designed IOW program to assess and manage aging in fixed equipment and piping in hydrogen generation units. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By A.C. Gysbers at The Equity Engineering Group, Inc. Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) have a subset of operating variables that are important for degradation monitoring, but may not have direct operational controls. Per API RP 584 Integrity Operating Windows, these are known as IOW Informational Limits, which are often neglected or misunderstood by operations or technical personnel within a plant. |
 | March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal By Bob Lasser at Imperium, Inc. Ultrasonic phased array allow for a variety of structures to be inspected without radiation or taking equipment out of service. Codes are now being developed which allow phased array systems as an acceptable inspection technique for many procedures. |
Partner Content It is difficult to cover all inspection applications with basic inspection procedures like radiography, ultrasonics, magnetic particle testing, and dye penetrant inspection. Owner-operators are finding that advanced NDE services such as guided-wave ultrasonics, AUT corrosion mapping, and eddy current testing are essential tools to keep their facilities operating safely and efficiently. |
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