1995 Index Summary
Maiden Issue
"Introduction to the Journal"
It’s focus, mission and background on the editors and publisher.
"The World of Risk Based Inspection"
by John T. Reynolds, Shell Oil Co. and Journal Editor
Article includes an update on the activities of API (American Petroleum Institute) and NPRA (National Petroleum Refiners Association) in this area as well as perspectives on the API approach and pending recommended practice (RP).
"Utilities’ High Energy Piping Systems" - Application of Acoustic Emission (AE) Yields Measurable Improvement in Program Cost and System Integrity
by Charles L. Foster, Pacific Gas & Electric, IJ Editor
Overall results, costs and value are discussed as well as logistical considerations and long term payout for this utility’s maintenance and inspection program in using AE.
"Reducing Plant Asset Losses and Environmental Incidents"
by Roy E. Schuyler, E.I. DuPont DeNemours, Inc.
Observations, strategies and philosophy of both DuPont and Conoco are covered. The impact of attitudes, leadership and corporate cultures as part of a continuous improvement process are laid out. PSM issues are explored.
"API Scorecard"
Announcement of the Cooperative API NDE Technology Development Group
High priority areas for initial research and/or development are listed.
"Begin With the End In Mind"
by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor
Areas of planning both business and marketing strategies for NDE service providers wanting to do more than just exist. Critical philosophies and actions for successful growth are covered. Helpful insights for owner/users.
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"I Wonder What’s going on Under There?" - Corrosion Under Insulation
by Greg Kobrin, Consultant, retired DuPont Principal Engineer, and IJ Editor
Practical advice in establishing a CUI program and NDE considerations.
"Comparison of the API-510 Code and The NBIC"
by John T. Reynolds, Shell Oil Co. and IJ Editor
The title says it all. In addition, histories of both codes are provided.
"Laser Profiling of Furnace, Heat Exchanger, Boiler & Fin Tubes"
by James L. Doyle, Quest Integrated, Inc.
This laser optic tubular inspection technology, originally developed for the US Navy, is covered with case histories, limitations, benefits and other considerations.
"API NDE Cooperative Update" (API Scorecard)
Update of activities originally reported on in March/April (03/04-95) issue. High priority areas for NDE development are identified along with liaison groups and request for proposal (RFP) draft preparation target date.
"Wet H2S Cracking" - Steels & NDE
by Dr. Russell D. Kane and Dr. Michael S. Cayard, CLI International, Inc.
First in a two part series summarizing results of the API/MPC study. Results of metallographic examinations, comparisons of various grades of carbon steels and observed damage differences, effects of ID surface cleaning on damage resistance and beginning discussions on NDE (AE, AUT, WFMT) performance to detect and quantify various forms of wet H2S damage are covered. Testing was on a small scale vessel containing an aggressive wet H2S solution subjected to various pressure cycles. Test
"windows" of varying grades of carbon steel and types of welding to simulate field conditions and materials decisions were used in different phases.
"OSHA PSM Citations for Mechanical Integrity"
by David A. Moore, PE, CSP and Dana P. Albert, AcuTech Consulting, Inc.
Trends, to date, on OSHA citations in the 14 elemental areas. Mechanical integrity (par. j) issues were covered in depth.
"Assessment of Hot Reheat Pipework"
by Bob Browne, ERA Technology
Bob provides insight into chrome/moly piping and approaches for remaining life, damage accumulation predictions, interface weaknesses, failure modes and a unique specimen extraction method for post exposure creep rupture testing. Helpful for utility owner/operators, refineries, chemical plants and any facility using chrome/moly piping, especially where creep related damage is a concern.
"Back to Basics"
by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor
"Grass roots" fundamental leadership (management) principles covered as relating to mechanical integrity programs.
"Maintenance, Mechanical Integrity and OSHA"
by Paul Pausky and Mark Fitzgerald, F.B. Dunn & Associates
An approach to setting up a mechanical integrity program within a process safety management (PSM) paradigm.
"Subscriber Survey Results as of May Issue Printing"
IJ Staff
Statistics of an on-going IJ reader survey indicating varying degrees of interest in InspectioneeringTM related areas. Perhaps an indicator of industries’ direction?
"Highlights of NACE International" - Corrosion/95
Courtesy of Angie McCoy, NACE International
Summaries of some of the activities of the Refining Industry Group, T-8, and the chemical Process Industries Group, T-5, at this annual major conference in Orlando, FL.
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"Inspection Data Management: The Connection with RCM" (Reliability Centered Maintenance)
by Curtis Plumlee, Plumlee Associates, Inc.
Inspection data management issues, i.e. software considerations, implementations plans, management/user buy-in, and their importance/connection to an effective RCM program.
"So You Are Considering On-Stream Inspection Technologies..Have You Thought it Through?" - Part I on Automated Ultrasonics
by Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor
First article pointing out critical considerations for planning and choice of technology and vendors, limitations and benefits, goals, logistics, payout (value) and true costs for application of on-stream inspection technologies. "Real-world" advice.
"Owner/User Reply, Yes AE Can Detect Cracking in Long Seam Welds!"
by Charles L. Foster, Pacific Gas & Electric, IJ Editor
Accounts of AE detecting damage. Considerations about effects of thermal gradients on AE test validity. Reference to industry work, i.e. EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) and MPC (Materials Properties Council).
"API Committee on Refining Equipment - Benchmarking Survey Results - Pressure Equipment Inspection"
by John T. Reynolds, Shell Oil Co., IJ Editor
Percentages of responses to important questions relating to equipment inspection programs in the refining industry. Covers trends such as inspector certification, certification programs, positive material identification (PMI), inspection budgeting, etc.
"API Scorecard"
Update on status of API 570 Piping Inspector Certification Program.
"An Engineering Critical Assessment of a Service-Damaged Pressure Vessel"
by Dr. John Bowker and Mr. Russell Orr, Metals Technology Laboratories, CANMET, Natural Resources Canada
A field damaged pressure vessel is pressurized to destruction to test out fracture mechanics predictions and evaluate the performance of acoustic emission testing and automated ultrasonics. A joint industry project. Utility, refining, chemical and oil & gas companies participated.
"Erosion/Corrosion Wear Detection for Fossil Power Plants at Pacific Gas and Electric Company"
by Joe Mazzeo, Consultant
Early detection (NDE and logistics) and preventative measures are provided.
"Remote Internal Inspection of Coke Drums"
by Rick Clark, CIA Inspection, Inc.
A combination laser and remote digital camera tool is used to inspect the ID surface of coke drums in refinery delayed coking units. Actual results are shown.
"Wet H2S Cracking- Steels & NDE"
by Dr. Russell d. Kane and Dr. Michael S. Cayard, CLI International, Inc.
Part 2 in a two part series (see March/April 1995 issue for part 1) summarizing results of the API/MPC study. This part covers acoustic emission, manual UT, nozzle inspection, and automated UT results in more depth, including detection sensitivity differences between crack-like and blister-like damage.
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"New Inspection Tool" - Corrosion Under Insulation
by Dr. Nand K. Gupta, Omega International Technology, Inc.
Presentation of a new scanning technology based on very low intensity gamma ray signals and scintillator-based detectors instead of x-rays and traditional detectors. Actual field results from an owner/user facility insulated pipe inspection are presented.
"Industries Seek United Support for Joint NDE Projects Under PERF Umbrella"
by E.B. Lindvai-Lintner and H.A. Wolf, Exxon Research and Engineering Company
Introduction of a new industries mechanism where private companies are joining forces to develop inspection technologies to improve overall plant safety and reliability. Specific action items and timetables are provided.
"Positive materials Identification"
by John T. Reynolds, Shell Oil Company, IJ Editor
Helpful insights in establishing an effective PMI program are presented along with the "Material Control Quality Chain".
"Gusset Problems"
by Del Underwood, Det Norske Veritas
What are gussets? What do they actually provide? Common misconceptions.
"NDE for Lifetime Extension and Increased Reliability for Refinery Structures"
by Nancy M. Carlson and Richard E. Rice, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
Potential approaches for elevated temperature flaw detection and sizing and in-situ measurement of material properties are presented for development consideration. Small-scale NDE fracture specimen samples and electromagnetic-acoustic transducer (EMAT) technologies are covered.
"Inspection of Glass-Lined Equipment"
by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor
A primer on inspection technologies, techniques and practical field considerations for grades and various designs of glass and polymer lined equipment.
"Characterizing Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Welded Alloys" - Innovative NDT Techniques
by Susan W. Borenstein and George J. Licina, Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.
The strengths of using focused array UT transducer systems are graphically shown, including application on tunneling types of pits in tubular welds.
"API Scorecard" - Revision of API Publication 941 - Steels for Hydrogen Service at Elevated Temperatures and Pressures
Update on the progress of the 5th edition with comment on expanded sections.
Workshop on Mechanical Integrity Attempts to Unite Efforts of Chemical, Refining and Utility Industries
Report on workshop sponsored by the MPC (Materials Properties Council) in Houston Texas, August 22-23, 1995. Topics such as inspection/planning, characterization and modeling of deterioration, in-service monitoring, flaw assessment, etc. were covered. Results and future actions are covered.
"NACE Fall Committee Week 95"
Highlights of the Refining Industry Group T-8 are summarized.
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"Fitness-for-Service Evaluation: What’s In It For You?"
by Ted Anderson, Structural Reliability Technology
Article from an industry leader and expert n the important interrelationships between fracture mechanics, life prediction and time dependent crack growth, volumetric flaws and equipment reliability. Sometimes we may cause more damage repairing "benign" flaws.
"The Importance of Making and Keeping Commitments"
by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor
A Holiday editorial for Engineering and Inspection (Inspectioneering) professionals. Effectiveness, training, mentoring and balance are touched on.
"Improving the Cost Effectiveness of Advanced NDE Applications"
by John T. Reynolds, Shell Oil Company, IJ Editor
A review of Shell’s Nondestructive Examination Technical Direction Team concept and the level of service this team provides to various refineries and chemical plant sites. The group oversees and directs the application and interpretation of advanced NDE for pressure equipment inspection.
"NACE Fall Committee Week 95"
More highlights of the Refining Industry Group T-8 are provided.
"Enhanced Fitness for Service Evaluations"
by Richard S. Boswell, Stress Engineering Services
The high value of obtaining actual field measurements is shown when making critical engineering decisions regarding the integrity and remaining life of equipment. Field techniques, e.g. residual stress measurements, strain gauge and thermocouple monitoring, are demonstrated and results presented. Improvements in accuracy beyond typical design and process assumptions.
"Interactive Participation is Growing"
Update on the growth of the IJ and benefits to subscriber companies, world-wide.
"Methods for Detection, Characterization & Quantification of High Temperature Hydrogen Attack"
by Dr. David W. Wang, Shell Oil Products Co.
A review of the UT methodologies developed and patented by Shell and benefits in increasing reliability of results over conventional UT backscatter and UT velocity ratio techniques. Frequency dependent backscatter, spatial averaging, and spectrum analysis techniques are explained.
"Economic Evaluation Techniques for Inspection/Repair/Replacement Decisions on Plant Components"
by David A. Mauney, Southwest Research Institute
A model utilizing "Net Present Value" (NPV) as a critical decision making criterion when maintenance expenditure evaluations. Repair vs. replacement, when to inspect, maintenance task prioritization, etc. considerations are converted into cash flow terms.
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