27-31 July is API SIFE (Source Inspector Fixed Equipment) week at WILKINSON COUTTS. Today, we will be studying the Principles of Eliminating Rogue Materials to prevent failures. Source Inspection Principles for eliminating Rogue Materials API (SIFE) sets out clear source inspection principles for reducing the risk of buying materials that aren’t fit for their purpose. Action is required …
API (SIFE) PRESSURE TESTING QUIZ Our API SOURCE INSPECTOR (SIFE) technical quizzes are compiled to give you an insight into the technical coverage of codes and standards included in the SIFE Body of Knowledge. Try these five quiz questions about the technical aspects of pressure testing. You can find the answers at the end but have a go at …
API SIFE have specific ideas about vessel dimensions. For today’s topic during SIFE week, we will be looking at some of the terms used in the SIFE study guide. · Levelness: Parallel to a horizontal baseplate (perpendicular to plumb-bob): Not covered in ASME VIII-I · Orientation: Degrees from a vertical centreline in plan view · Projection: Length of nozzle/attachment from …
The ASME Plant Inspector Certificate provides training and certification in the fundamental principles of inspection assessment and management of fixed pressure equipment. Because it is based on sound engineering practices, it is of particular relevance to inspection situations in which site practices do not rely exclusively on American Petroleum Institute (API) codes. Delegates suitable for entering ASME L1 …
27-31 July is API SIFE (Source Inspector Fixed Equipment) week at WILKINSON COUTTS. Check out our posts and website snippets The API SIFE Roles and Responsibilities API SIFE have specific ideas about Roles and Responsibilities in SOURCE INSPECTIONS. Here’s some points: · The Source Inspector (SI) always reports through an Inspection Co-ordinator (IC) · The SI is not responsible …
Can S355 be Weld-Repaired? Today’s snippet discusses the steel needed for wind turbines, as well as necessary repairs welds, and code adherence. High strength S355 structural steel Many WT structural components are made from S355 structural steel. The designation represents a Yield strength of 355MPa (this reduces slightly as sections get thicker than 16mm) Is …
For today’s snippet, we will be looking at tension bolts featured in Wind Turbines, and the various types. There’s many types of WT structure and foundation tension bolts. Can you recognise any of the following? • Differential threads (and what they are needed) • ’Roundnut’ pretensioned bolts • Washer-free bolts If you can, try this …
(Originally Posted: 13th July 2020) Good news everyone: we’ve just published the new Wilkinson Coutts Plant Inspection Guide! Just scroll down for a quick look. Remember if you’re a customer, get in touch; Wilkinson Coutts will send you one by courier. It covers a lot of our information found in our ASME L1/L2 courses and has useful bits from …
(Originally Posted: 14th July 2020) Our on-line API and ASME training options are proving suitable learning opportunities for many delegates. Please think them through carefully before you dismiss our traditional classroom-training options. Choose your training option wisely To help your decision, give yourself honest answers to three questions: Can I absorb information easily just by reading stuff? …
(Originally Posted: 17th July 2020) We’re proud of our role as an ASME Certified Training Provider. ASME has members in 140 countries, with active code and publication programmes worldwide. ASME L2 gathers speed WILKINSON COUTTS have updated ASME L2 to be the most relevant job-related certificate in the UK. We’ve developed the US/API mindset of what Refinery Inspectors do, as …