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New construction projects, as well as expansion and modification projects, are constantly occurring in the petroleum (downstream, midstream, upstream) and chemical processing industries. Refineries, chemical plants, oil rigs, and pipelines are being built and/or modified around the world to help operators produce, process, and transport oil and gas. Proper quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are essential for ensuring the short and long-term safety and reliability of newly constructed structures and equipment.

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Articles about Construction
  • OSHA's Top 10 Safety and Health Violations for 2017
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    December 29, 2017 By Jeremiah Wooten at Inspectioneering, LLC., and Josh Means at Inspectioneering, LLC

    The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its annual list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations. In 2017 Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, and Scaffolding once again tops the list.

  • The Power of Proper Post-Weld Heat Treatment
    May/June 2017 Inspectioneering Journal

    The "simple" process of PWHT is more complicated than it may appear at first glance. Knowledge of the procedures, attention to details, and actual experience are indispensable in preventing failures caused by improper PWHT.

  • Design Stage Risk-based Inspection (RBI) - Can it be done?
    Blog
    February 9, 2015 By Greg Alvarado at Inspectioneering Journal

    I recently received an inquiry about performing risk-based inspection (RBI) at the design stage of a unit. More specifically, I was asked if it was possible to start an RBI project in the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase even though the PFD...

  • Benefits of the Early Application of Joint Integrity During FEED Stage on Construction Projects
    Online Article

    The bolted connection is a critical and complex component in any pressurized system, on typical Oil and Gas projects there will be many thousands of joints all of which need managing through Design, Fabrication Completion, Commissioning and Operation. The consequences of failure of any individual joint can cause severe Health, Safety, Environmental or Commercial issues. Implementing an up to date Flange Management strategy based on industry best practices at the FEED stage and in detailed design has a number of benefits.

  • Heavy Oil – The Future of the Industry!
    Online Article

    While the supply of expensive, easy-to-refine light sweet crude peaking in the US, Colombia is finding newer sources of crude which are of lower API, heavy crudes (API less than 20o). Reficar, Refinería de Cartagena S.A. has recognized this growing trend of heavy oil needed to be refined, and is set to finish upgrades later this year to accommodate this demand. Reficar`s expansion is estimated to cost $6.4 billion (U.S.) and will increase the refining capacity of Colombia by about 85,000–90,000 barrels per-day. Thus adding incredible value to Colombia`s hydrocarbon resources and supporting the country by eliminating dependability on fuels imports. Praxis Global Research had a chance to speak with the CEO, Reyes Reinoso, about the expansion.

  • Advanced NDE Services: today’s powerful inspection tools go above and beyond the basic ASNT 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.

  • Mitigating "Dimensional Drift" in Industrial Construction Work Processes
    September/October 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
    By Jerry Crawford at TGC Engineers

    The goal in chemical process design is to produce a plant design that is optimal with respect to cost and performance. Plant performance involves a broad range of criteria.

  • The ASME Post Construction Committee
    January/February 1996 Inspectioneering Journal
    By Will Carter at ASME Post Construction Committee

    In June of 1995, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Council on Codes and Standards approved the formation of a new main committee, the Post Construction Committee (PCC). The action culminated the activities of a Task Group on Post Construction. The Task Group studied the need for post-construction standards for pressurized equipment constructed per ASME Codes and Standards.

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            October 15 - 18 2018
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            Location: Austin, Texas, United States
            Hosted By: American Petroleum Institute
            Dates: October 15, 2018 - October 18, 2018
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          • API Fall Refining And Equipment Standards Meeting
            November 12 - 15 2018
            API Fall Refining And Equipment Standards Meeting
            Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
            Hosted By: American Petroleum Institute
            Dates: November 12, 2018 - November 15, 2018
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            2019 IPEIA Conference and Exhibition
            Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
            Hosted By: IPEIA
            Dates: February 27, 2019 - March 1, 2019
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          • 2019 Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit
            January 28 - 31 2019
            2019 Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit
            Location: Galveston, Texas, United States
            Hosted By: American Petroleum Institute
            Dates: January 28, 2019 - January 31, 2019
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