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Fluorescent (OAP) Coatings Inspection Safety

Product Number: 41213-750-SG

Author: David H. Sliney, Terry L. Lyon, Paul D. Gossen

Publication Date: 2013

$20.00

The Optically Active Pigmented (OAP) coatings inspection process was developed by NAVSEA around 2004 to increase the speed and accuracy of tank coatings inspections. In an OAP inspection, violet LED inspection lights illuminate special tank coatings that fluoresce to increase the contrast between coated and uncoated steel.

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How we learn from our history in the development of the next generation of linings

Product Number: MPWT19-14325

Author: Michael Harrison

Publication Date: 2019

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The market for protective linings in the oil and gas sector has evolved in the last 30 years, reflecting on both increased performance demands and productivity demands. This paper will review the successes seen with tank linings and the changes seen within the market (legislative, HSE and more aggressive conditions), later, via a case study it will elaborate how these have steered R&D in the development of the next generation of high-performance linings.
Finally, the relevance of the American Petroleum Guidance (API652 and 653) to establish their continued relevance in lining selection and inspection intervals will be reviewed along with the utilization of linings to support changing demands (increased life expectancy and inspection intervals).

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Impact of 3rd Party Inspection: A Case History on the Harbor Bridge

Product Number: 41207-305-SG

Author: Ken Barnett

Publication Date: 2007

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State Departments of Transportation let contracts for cleaning and application of protective coatings for steel bridge structures, but often lack staff with the training and knowledge to properly address technical issues that may arise on the project. The department’s engineering and inspection staff may be very skilled at administering a wide variety of construction contracts but lack the experience necessary to deal with the unique issues that often arise on painting projects.

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Improvements to the Replica Tape Test Method (ASTM D4417C / NACE SP287 / ISO 8503-5)

Product Number: 51324-21157-SG

Author: Michael Beamish

Publication Date: 2024

$40.00

The Replica Tape method is a trusted method used by inspectors worldwide for decades to measure surface profile height. Previous studies have shown the method to be highly precise and accurate, but an intricate burnishing technique and requirement to average two different grades of replica tape in some measurement ranges made the method challenging for some users. This paper details two proposed changes to the method: an updated burnishing tool and linearized measurement scale to eliminate the need for averaging. A study was conducted to determine the accuracy and precision of this updated method, involving measurements performed by 15 users of varied experience on a range of test panels blasted with varying of media and profile heights.

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Inspection and Mitigation of Corrosion for Pipe Cable Systems

Product Number: 51321-16434-SG

Author: Frank Rea

Publication Date: 2021

$20.00

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Inspection of the polyurea on the San Mateo Bridge

Product Number: 41208-408-SG

Author: Lisa Dobeck

Publication Date: 2008

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The San Mateo Bridge represents the largest application of thick film coatings for protection of a concrete highway bridge in the US to date. This challenging project was undertaken in order to provide a aggressive extension to the expected service life of the new concrete components of the widened bridge. This report provides a brief summary of the coating application process during construction followed by a report of a recent visual inspection performed at the five-year point in service.

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Internal Corrosion Risk Assessment for Crude Pipeline-D - A Case Study

Product Number: MECC23-19965-SG

Author: Ayman A. Alabdullatif; Rakan A. Al-Shebil; Ahmad S. Al-Otaibi; Faisal M. Al-Abbas; Omar A. Al-Saif

Publication Date: 2023

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Pipeline-D was built in 1997 and was used to transport crude to Gas-Oil Separation Plant-1 (GOSP-1). The pipeline continued operating until it was subjected to intermittent shutdown in 2009 when GOSP-2 was built. As part of the project, 900 meters were added to connect Pipeline-D to GOSP-2.

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Machine learning based NDT data fusion to detect corrosion in reinforced concrete structures by robot-assisted inspection

Product Number: 51321-16392-SG

Author: Patrick Pfändler/Ueli Angst

Publication Date: 2021

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Maintenance Practice on the Golden Gate Bridge

Product Number: 41207-386-SG

Author: Noel Stampfli

Publication Date: 2007

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This paper discusses the history of coatings maintenance on the Golden Gate Bridge and the modern maintenance process including bi-annual inspection, prioritizing, scheduling and execution. Several current projects including water jetting and suspender painting are also discussed.

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Metallurgical Analysis of 30-Inch Pipe Containing an Internal Crack

Product Number: 51324-20700-SG

Author: Sudhakar Mahajanam; Chris Miller; Scott Harding; Sean Moran

Publication Date: 2024

$40.00

Pipeline defects are routinely found in the oil and gas industry. Most often they are minor, and do not affect the integrity and safety of the pipeline. However, in some cases, identifying and repairing critical defects is mandated to ensure long term integrity, which also entails choosing an appropriate repair technique. In this case study, we present a metallurgical examination of a 1949-vintage Grade X52 pipe containing an internal crack that was first identified at a client site. Laboratory examination confirmed that the feature was a pre-existing imperfection or defect, which had been weld repaired around the time of manufacturing or installation. Grinding marks and a distinct weld zone with three welding passes were observed in the region surrounding the crack. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) fractography of the crack surface indicated the presence of columnar grains close to the inside surface that are typical of a carbon steel weld. Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis indicated that the corrosion products consisted of iron

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Methods to Assess Carburization Damage and Remaining Life in Fired Heater Tubes

Product Number: 51323-18771-SG

Author: Jeff Goldstein

Publication Date: 2023

$20.00

Fired heaters in coking service are susceptible to carburization damage, which needs to be predicted and managed to prevent unexpected downtime and expedited replacement costs. Carburization damage occurs when carbonaceous material, i.e., coke, is deposited on a steel surface and exposed to high metal temperatures; such are the internal conditions present in fired heater tubes in coking services. At these high temperatures, the carbon diffuses into the steel microstructure and increases the hardness while reducing ductility. At an advanced state, this reduction in ductility may lead to tube failure if a mechanical or thermal shock is applied. The diffusion of carbon can also cause the formation of deleterious chromium carbides in the steel microstructure, reducing the high temperature corrosion resistance in those areas.

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Moisture Testing and Inspecting for Concrete Floors to Receive Coatings

Product Number: 41216-991-SG

Author: Brian O’Farrell

Publication Date: 2016

$20.00

The importance of moisture testing of concrete floors cannot be stressed enough. Moisture is a leading cause of coatings failures on concrete floors. There are many ways moisture can affect floor coatings on concrete. Moisture testing alone is not sufficient enough at detecting all of the potential problems. Inspecting a building prior to performing any tests will provide a much clearer picture of the potential problems moisture in both liquid and vapor form can pose.

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