In: Training
On: Oct 16th, 2024

Managing Residual Stresses in Pressure Equipment

Residual stresses are an often-overlooked but critical factor in the long-term reliability and safety of pressure equipment such as vessels, piping, a...
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In: Training
On: Oct 8th, 2024

Mastering Technical Report Writing for Pressure Equipment Inspection and Assessment

Mastering Technical Report Writing for Pressure Equipment Inspection and Assessment - In the field of pressure equipment inspection ...
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In: Training
On: Oct 4th, 2024

Creating a Detailed and Effective Inspection Plan for Pressure Vessels

Developing a comprehensive inspection plan (WrittenScheme of Examination) for pressure vessels is not just usually a regulatory requirement—it is es...
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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 30th, 2024

UNDERSTANDING THE FOLIAS FACTOR

FITNESS FOR SERVICE ASSESSMENTS (FFSAs) UNDERSTANDING THE FOLIAS FACTOR   We like to keep things simple on our FFS training courses at Wilkinson...
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In: Training
On: Jul 2nd, 2024

A-Z of Pressure Equipment Integrity

A-Z of Pressure Equipment Integrity We're often asked, "What kind of things do your courses cover?" Well, we couldn't get that all down on here, but ...
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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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