In: Training
On: Aug 13th, 2024

The Importance of Design Integrity in Low-Pressure Vessels

Ensuring the Integrity of Low-Pressure Vessels: Lessons from the Yenkin-Majestic Incident In this short article, I dive into the catastrophic fai...
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In: Training
On: Jul 1st, 2024

Navigating Temporary Repairs: Risks and Compliance Essentials

Navigating Temporary Repairs: Risks and Compliance Essentials   Post Construction Codes (PCCs) API 510/570/653 define these as temporary repa...
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In: Training
On: Jun 26th, 2024

Fitness For Service Decisions

FITNESS FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENTS (FFSAs) R-R-R-R DECISIONS We see lots of FFSAs during our training and consultancy activities at WILKINSON COUTTS. ...
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In: Training
On: Feb 13th, 2023

What is Patina?

What is Patina? Patina is a layer of corrosion that forms on the surface of metal objects, particularly those made of copper, brass, bronze, and ...
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In: Training
On: Feb 12th, 2023

Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking

Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) is a type of corrosion that can occur in metal alloys, especially in those that are used in corrosive environ...
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In: Training
On: Jan 24th, 2023

Lessons Learned

HF Damage Mechanisms - the threat to your assets.   The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board have issued the final report on a s...
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In: Training
On: Jan 19th, 2023

LIVING WITH WELD DEFECTS

Living with weld defects comes as a surprise to many. Construction codes (ASME, EN etc.) are based on years of experience and contain acceptance crite...
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In: Training
On: Apr 25th, 2022

HTHA – The threat that’s hard to detect!

HTHA – A serious threat to pressure equipment integrity.   Covered extensively in our API 571 Training Course, we're often asked about HT...
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In: Training
On: Jan 17th, 2022

Integrity Matters – New Magazine!

Integrity Matters - New asset integrity magazine Coming in April 2022! We are introducing the NEW magazine for asset integrity professionals and pr...
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In: Training
On: Nov 18th, 2021

Fitness For Service – Local Metal Loss Level 1 Assessment

Fitness For Service - Local Metal Loss Level 1 Assessment. Part 3 of our 3 part series takes a look at the assessment of local metal loss. As we disc...
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