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  1. apiguy

    Calibration of used Penetrameters

    Why do you have to calibrate it? I wonder if someone meant to say certify it. The APIGUY....
  2. apiguy

    Tank Settlement after Moving

    Why not excavate the small area and jack the tank in that location ? The APIGUY....
  3. apiguy

    They didn't train us for this in college!

    Name one union company that has not failed during this "economic downturn"...... The APIGUY....
  4. apiguy

    TML

    Being a 570 inspector myself, here is what we typically do, During the initial data collection phase, we take readings completely around the pipe typically on 4 quadrants. After a corrosion rate is established, then we evaluate the revelance of the inside radius readings and through an RBI...
  5. apiguy

    Pressure containing and Non pressure containing

    Pressure reataining is normally considered to be in contact with the fluid handled. Non pressure retaining would be like a fillet welded bracket or gusset on a pressure retaiing item.... The APIGUY....
  6. apiguy

    Addional RT per B31.4

    Refer to API 1104. B31.4 434.8.5(b)sends you there.... The APIGUY....
  7. apiguy

    FDA Guidelines for Inspection

    Thanks Quark but what I need is the exact reference to an FDA document such as FDA CFR blah blah blah. The APIGUY....
  8. apiguy

    API 650 Tanks-Corrosion of Annular Plate

    Have you gone inside the tank and inspected the critical zone area? Ultrasonics or MFE will reveal the extent of your underside corrosion. If there is no seal between the foundation and the bottom plate extension, corrosion is inevitable! Most of the time though the scale corrosion you see at...
  9. apiguy

    FDA Guidelines for Inspection

    Can anyone give me the EXACT requirements for FDA validation of construction projects. I am particularly interested in the requirements welding documentation, visual examination etc. I know ASME BPE is a standard, but it is not the law from what I gather. Any clues ?!?[mad] The APIGUY....
  10. apiguy

    Chemical Injection points

    I would like to know if anyone would be willing to share the inspection practices for chemical injection points. I am interested in types of methods and techniques and how effective these examinations are. More to follow on this one.... The APIGUY....
  11. apiguy

    SS304 Corrosion at Welds

    Often times, some shops will use carbon steel brushes on stainless welds. You may want to start there as well.... The APIGUY....
  12. apiguy

    NDT help

    Yes! There is. Depending on the material of construction, liquid dye penetrant (PT)or magnetic particle (MT)examination would be better suited for those discontinuities, cheaper and faster. As long as the surface is not too porous, PT would be my first choice. The APIGUY....
  13. apiguy

    Use of AWS B2.1 Standard Weld Procedures

    Sorry I did not read the next post first. Weld a coupon and test it. If it passes, you've proved what you're doing works.... The APIGUY....
  14. apiguy

    Use of AWS B2.1 Standard Weld Procedures

    LKC, Show your client Section 3 D1.1 which deals with prequalification. As long as your parameters fall into the confines of this section you do not even need one of the B2.1xxx....standards, but you are however required to document your parameters for making the weld. You will find that more...
  15. apiguy

    refineries' plant inspection

    If you like to contact me directly, I could offer you bit more detailed plan. I dont't type very fast and it would take to long to post here. The APIGUY....
  16. apiguy

    Leaking of Sweet Naphtha vapouriser exchanger in H2 unit

    If you can isolate this vessel on the fly, you could perform video-borescope or iris of those tubes adjacent to the splash plate in the bellows section. This is a common location for a leaker due to the erosion. The APIGUY....
  17. apiguy

    Company "purchased" Certifications

    Not a P.E.....but wished I was. I am employed as a "professional services" contractor. The APIGUY....
  18. apiguy

    Company "purchased" Certifications

    The original theme of this thread was: My employer sent me to take the ASNT level III exams against my will. I had no desire to take these exams and would not have pursued that avenue in my career. Needless to say I passed the exams and became certified which benefited the company. Now that the...
  19. apiguy

    Company "purchased" Certifications

    I definitely agree. The APIGUY....
  20. apiguy

    Ultrasonic Testing (TOFD) of Welding

    I believe regular shear-wave (angle-beam) examination should suffice;if you are looking for weld quality. TOFD is a more advanced method that will serve your purpose as well. I would recommend angle-beam inspection simply as a go-no-go approach, then pending results of that examination, TOFD if...

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