| Date | March/April 2019 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
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March/April 2019 Inspectioneering Journal Article Index
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March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalThis article describes some strategies owner/users can implement to reduce failure rates, eliminate wasteful activities, reduce costs, increase capacity, improve safety, and achieve the goal of defect-free operations.
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Achieving Digital Transformation in Pipeline Construction with Quality Management Systems and Industry 4.0 Technology
March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Stephen P. Webb, P.E. at MetegrityThis article discusses how a technology coupled with API 1177 allows construction crews, inspectors, and pipeline integrity engineers to quickly analyze inspection, NDT, and commissioning data in near real-time, as well as problem solve in the field.
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Advantages of Performing Risk-Based Inspection Analyses During Project Design and Construction Stages
March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalThis article shares some benefits of pro-actively performing RBI assessments during the design and construction phase of the plant with professionals involved in fixed equipment mechanical integrity programs.
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Assuring Pressure Part Manufacturing & Repair Quality - Has ticking the box become more important than the end product?
March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Andreas Fabricius at Tetra Engineering, James Malloy at Tetra Engineering, and Mark Taylor at Tetra EngineeringThe quality of the thousands of factory and field welds present in pressure part modules is critical for assuring reliable operation over the life of a plant. Companies should be doing more than paying lip service to quality. Don't just tick a box.
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Fitness-for-Service Forum: Minimum Pressurization Temperature (MPT) Curves: Why and How they are Going to Change
March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Greg Garic at Stress Engineering Services, Inc.Brittle fracture and material toughness issues are important concerns in equipment design and FFS. These issues increase when temporary start-up and shutdown conditions require more detailed assessments than provided for in vessel and piping codes.
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March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Stephen J. Thomas at PK TechnologyCreating a proper work scope and developing and executing an effective work plan are essential for a successful turnaround. However, behind the scenes exists the glue that pulls the entire effort together: logistics.
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March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy Troy Goldman at Sun Coast Resources, Inc.According to industry experts, particle contamination in lubricants is the number one cause of lubricant-related equipment failure. Fortunately, there are steps operators can take to reduce contamination and increase the service life of equipment.
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March/April 2019 Inspectioneering JournalBy André Viaud at ANVIXEDIn order to utilize data most effectively and realize the full power of AE testing, it is necessary to bring the capabilities of laboratory testing tools to industrial sites.
