Tank inspection is a must in the industrial world to keep your valuable tanks safe and operational. These tanks which hold oil, chemicals or other hazardous materials are big investments, with construction cost often exceeding one million dollars. Uninterrupted operation is key to maximize return on investment and minimize environmental risks like leaks or spills. By inspecting tank structures especially…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques are widely used for ensuring the safety and integrity of industrial assets. NDT makes it possible to analyze components without interfering with their structure. NDT is used pre-service as well as in service (e.g. Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness for Service (FFS)) equipment to gauge damage state, mechanisms and estimate remaining equipment life. Especially in sectors such…
Inspection of Above-Ground Storage: Storage tank bottom plates are inspected via Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods every 10-years as per API-653 regulations for thickness loss and corrosion. Inspection is generally made via visual inspection (VT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL). These methods detect the damages that occur to the structure during the operation. Thanks to NDT, the remaining…
Covered Piping Systems – Implementing an Inspection Management Program: ASME B31.1 Power Piping; sets requirements for covered piping systems (CPS). The code specifies that any piping system with a nominal size greater than 4 inches, operating at 750F or above, or greater than 1025PSI shall be categorized as CPS The operation of pressurized piping systems presents significant safety risks with…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) fulfills a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures, machinery and materials in various industries. Emerging technologies and changing trends lead to significant advancements in the field of NDT as technology evolves. NDT covers a range of techniques used to evaluate the properties of materials, components and structures without causing any damage. NDT is…
Importance of Compliance: Compliance is one of the most important aspects of industrial safe practices for a number of reasons; Using A New Method for Ensuring Compliance: RUVI OilDiver While compliance with conventional methods brings those benefits, using a new cutting-edge method for ensuring compliance brings even further benefits. For example, inspections with our RUVI OilDiver robotic tank inspection system for your…
Waterwall inspections are important especially when it comes to inspecting a boiler’s waterwall thickness. The boiler is an equipment that is used to generate high temperature and/or pressure steam for various process uses. The boiler is the bread-and-butter of thermal power plants, with the turbine. Boiler walls are used to transfer combustion heat from the furnace to water. This high-energy…
