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Advancement in Asset Integrity Management through Digitalized Eddy Current Testing Technology for Corrosion Cracking Inspections

Product Number: 51323-19049-SG

Author: Lutfallah, Muhammed H; Felemban, Tamim O; Alrashidi, Ahmed F; AlSubhi, Yasser S; Fandem, Qasem A; Batiste, Randal S

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

In the oil and gas industry, solid metal equipment such as pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and valves are susceptible to surface cracks and discontinuities attributed to cyclic loading, process environment and severe operating conditions. These anomalies affect the safety, structural functionality, reliability, integrity and life cycle of the equipment. They could lead to catastrophic incidents if not detected timely, evaluated, monitored and properly repaired.

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Advances In Digital Twin And AI To Predict And Manage External Corrosion - A Smart Tool For Decision Makers

Product Number: 51322-17991-SG

Author: Otavio Correa, Jorge Seleme Mariano

Publication Date: 2022

$20.00

The Brazilian cost of corrosion was estimated at 3% of the GPD in 2018, that percentage is equivalent to approximately $US 49 billion, according to an ABRACO⁽¹⁾ journal released in 2020.¹ It is estimated that from this cost $US 19 billion could have been saved through anticorrosive actions. In another research conducted by the EPRI⁽²⁾ the results showed that at least 22% of corrosion costs could be avoided through adequate mitigating actions.²

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Advances In Digital Twin And AI To Predict And Manage External Corrosion - A Smart Tool For Decision Makers

Product Number: 51322-17992-SG

Author: Otavio Correa, Jorge Seleme Mariano

Publication Date: 2022

$20.00

The Brazilian cost of corrosion was estimated at 3% of the GPD in 2018, that percentage is equivalent to approximately $US 49 billion, according to an ABRACO¹ journal released in 2020¹. It is estimated that from this cost $US 19 billion could have been saved through anticorrosive actions. In another research conducted by the EPRI² the results showed that at least 22% of corrosion costs could be avoided through adequate mitigating actions².

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Alleviating Stray Current Concerns “Our Infrastructure is Corroding!”

Product Number: 51323-19233-SG

Author: Kevin J. Sunderman

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

Stray current prevention, where do you start? When dealing with stray current from a DC Transit
system it is all about building in “layers” of protection. This begins right from the start of your project through the creation of a design and maintenance guideline, through construction with inspection and testing plans and then through long range testing and maintenance plans.

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AMPP Guide 21529-2024, Railcars: Calibration Requirements of Coating Application and Inspection Equipment

Product Number: AMPP Guide 21529-2024

Publication Date: 2024

$109.00

This Guide was created as a process in the rail industry to standardize and document equipment used for the preparation, application, and inspection of coatings and linings along with the calibration intervals suggested for each piece of equipment. It also lists equipment that is not used to collect data in a quality control capacity and that would not require calibration.

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AMPP SP21487-2021, Inspecting and Reporting Biofouling and Antifouling Systems’ Condition during Underwater Inspections on Ships

Product Number: AMPP SP21487-2021

Publication Date: 2021

$109.00

Biofouling accumulation on a ship’s hull has a direct impact on fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and may pose a biosecurity risk due to the presence of non-indigenous, potentially invasive aquatic species.

The antifouling system (AFS) is designed to protect the underwater surfaces from biofouling accumulation. Underwater inspections (UWI) of ships are typically carried out to monitor and verify the condition of the underwater hull and the AFS.

Recipients of UWI reports are reliant on the quality of information provided to make adequate decisions relating to hull performance, AFS condition and performance, biofouling management and associated risk assessments. Consistent and good quality reporting is key to effective underwater hull condition record-keeping and management.

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Analytical Method to Detect and Remediate Zinc Contamination of Austenitic Stainless Steels to avoid Liquid Metal Embrittlement

Product Number: 51323-18999-SG

Author: Adrian Valenzuela, Adalberto Toledo, Robert Leggat, Lake Barrett, James Kretzler

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

As construction of an industrial plant was nearing completion, it was realized that galvanized scaffolding was used during the erection of a large furnace. There was some concern about the possibility of zinc liquid metal embrittlement (LME) of the austenitic stainless-steel tubes. LME is the loss of ductility when a metal is in contact with liquid metal while under stress. Specifically, austenitic stainless steels are known to be susceptible to LME in the presence of liquid zinc which was implicated in the Flixborough Disaster where 28 people were killed in an industrial accident in 1974.

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Case History: Lining Water Box Condensers

Product Number: 51322-17937-SG

Author: Frank Rea

Publication Date: 2022

$20.00

An energy company hired a contractor to remove and replace the linings of water box condensers during a maintenance shut down. This case history will give a summary of the scope of work, a review of the specification, a description of the work performed, an accounting of the in-process inspection, and a summary of lessons learned during the project.

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Chemical & Enhanced Preservation Methodologies Endeavors To Maintain The Integrity Of Joint Operation (JO) Surface Facilities

Product Number: 51322-18106-SG

Author: A/Rahman Al-Ghamdi, Tariq Kamshad, Mohamed M. Farah, Hamad Al-Ajmi, Bakheet Al-Yami, Hossam Mesbah

Publication Date: 2022

$20.00

The Wafra Joint Operation (WJO) Oilfield is located in the central-west part of the Kuwait-Saudi Arabia Neutral Zone. The Wafra oilfield reserves were first discovered and wells drilled in 1954. This field produces two types of crude oil, Ratawi (light oil) and Eocene (heavy oil), with average water cut of 8085%. During operation, the production wells produce the oil emulsion through mostly coated flowlines to sub-centres (SC) where the sour oil, water and gas are separated. The facility has two gathering fields; Eocene and Ratawi. Eocene has 2 phase separation, whilst Ratawi has 3 phase separation. The sour gas is either flared or flows to the Main Power Generation Plant, whilst the oil is processed to the Main Gathering Center (MGC). The produced waters (PW) are routed to the Pressure Maintenance Plant (PMP).

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Chemical & Enhanced Preservation Methodologies to Maintain the Integrity of Joint Operation (JO) Surface Facilities

Product Number: 51323-18792-SG

Author: A/Rahman Al-Ghamdi, Hamad Al-Ajmi, Tariq Kamshad, Bakheet Al-Yami, Mohamed M. Farah, Hossam Mesbah

Publication Date: 2023

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The Wafra Joint Operation (WJO) Oilfield is located in the central-west part of the Kuwait-Saudi Arabia Neutral Zone. The Wafra oilfield reserves were first discovered and wells drilled in 1953 and production in commercial quantities began in 1954. This field produces two types of crude oil, Ratawi (light oil) and Eocene (heavy oil), with average water cut of 80-85%. During operation, the production wells produce the oil emulsion through mostly coated flowlines to sub-centres (SC) where the sour oil, water and gas are separated. The facility has two gathering fields: Eocene and Ratawi. Eocene has 2 phase separation, whilst Ratawi has 3 phase separation.

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Coating Condition Surveys

Product Number: 51324-20828-SG

Author: Griffin Collins; Cortney Chalifoux

Publication Date: 2024

$40.00

A coating maintenance strategy for aging military infrastructure and utilities systems is vital for the long-term performance of the asset. Integrity maintenance plans can enhance risk mitigation and mitigate costly environmental impacts. No well-developed maintenance strategy is complete without the implementation of periodic coating inspection and assessments, collectively referred to as Coating Condition Surveys (CCS), guided by United Facilities Criteria (UFC) and United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). Regularly scheduled CCSs provide key information that not only helps owners better understand their assets, but also help engineers, specifiers, coatings applicators, and inspectors better perform their roles in corrosion mitigation. Additionally, the information provided by a CCS aids owners in making budgeting decisions for maintenance, helps designers plan for future repairs and inspections, and provides coatings contractors a clear understanding of the repairs necessary to extend the service life of an asset. This discussion will outline methods involved in performing on-site inspections and highlight the necessity of on-site inspections in corrosion mitigation. While this discussion will focus on inspection and repair strategies for existing coatings on steel substrates, the strategies outlined can be applied to enhance maintenance strategies of all infrastructure subject to corrosion.

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Complete Project Coating Inspection Includes Inspecting Shop Applied Coatings

Product Number: 51323-19217-SG

Author: Murray Heywood

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

Critical procedures at blasting and coating shops and steel fabricating shops, include surface preparation, application of primer coats, often shop applications include intermediate coat application, as well as occasionally including topcoat application. These phases of the process are absolutely critical to the long-term success of coating/lining projects. If the industry is serious about quality, specifiers must include language in the project specifications to include mandatory independent qualified coating inspection during shop coating applications.

Products tagged with 'inspection'

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