On April 2, 2010, the catastrophic failure of a heat exchanger at the Tesoro Anacortes Refinery in Washington led to a deadly explosion, killing seven workers. The root cause was identified as High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA), a damage mechanism that degrades steel when exposed to hydrogen at high temperatures and pressures. Although the equipment was operating under conditions deemed safe …
The Importance of Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) in Inspection Programmes
Training | Oct 22, 2024
Offshore structures are essential to the energy industry, supporting everything from oil and gas platforms to renewable energy installations. These complex assets operate in some of the most challenging environments on earth, requiring meticulous inspection and effective risk management to maintain their integrity and safety. Wilkinson Coutts Engineering Training Ltd is proud to launch our Offshore Structures Inspection and Risk …