| Date | September/October 2023 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
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September/October 2023 Inspectioneering Journal Article Index
Failure of internal attachment welds became a chronic issue for an NGL plant. Identifying design discrepancies was key to eliminating repeated failures.
A case study of insulation-drying technology that reduces the wetness time of thermal insulation and pipes.
This article is Part 1 of a new three-part series on brittle fracture and focuses on the fundamental concepts and damage morphology associated with the unstable rupture of pressure equipment.
A discussion of common data challenges and how facilities can leverage data science and statistics to identify and potentially correct suspicious data.
Real-world cracks don’t often resemble the idealized cracks on which fracture mechanics solutions are based. This is when categorization rules come into play.
Now adapted for pipeline inspections, machine learning technology is being used in the field to predict material loss and uncertainty.
The OmniScan™ X3 64 phased array and TFM flaw detector is equipped with enhanced phased capabilities and even faster TFM. The rugged and portable instrument features powerful 64-element probes with a 128-aperture TFM.
This article proposes a framework for consideration, based on experience, that helps practitioners in utilizing IOWs to enable a more effective, sustainable, and dynamic RBI program.
A look at the dominant damage mechanisms experienced by FRP during service and several detection methods to identify inspection information for FFS assessment.
Addressing the sustainability of MI initiatives, specifically integrated, systematic processes and programs like RBI, RCM, APM, and EAM programs.
A follow-up for storage tank owners now that SB 900 is in effect, including additional information and identifying implications of recent updates.
