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 26th, 2023

Methanol Stress Corrosion Cracking

  When most hear the words Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC), our minds immediately start thinking of Chloride induced SCC in stainless steels o...
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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: 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: Mar 15th, 2022

API 579/ASME FFS-1 Changes

Sometimes, A Little Change Is A Good Thing   Fitness For Service Training - API 579/ASME FFS-1 - must be up there as one of the most comprehe...
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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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In: Training
On: Nov 10th, 2021

Fitness For Service – non-uniform metal loss. Part 2 – How to Assess Non-uniform Metal Loss

Fitness For Service - non-uniform metal loss.   This is the second part in our 3-part Fitness For Service series for the assessment of metal ...
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In: Training
On: Aug 12th, 2021

Choosing a Training Company

The 7-Rules to Follow Most people shy away from choosing a training company as they consider it is something of a shot in the dark. Training companie...
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In: Training
On: Jul 22nd, 2021

A Lecturers Life – Meet Bryan Schooling

The phone rings, my taxi is here. I kiss my family goodbye. My 4 year old runs off to play with something as my impending absence is instantly forgott...
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