Tag: asme viii
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: 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: 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: Jul 27th, 2022
New Report Writing Masterclass
LET’S SAY (just occasionally maybe) that some reports are not as good as they could be. You’ve paid for them (or someone has) and th...
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In: Training
On: Nov 3rd, 2021
Fitness For Service – Metal Loss
Fitness For Service General Metal Loss
One of the most common damage classes (modes) found in static mechanical plant is metal loss. It can be caus...
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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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