Inspectioneering^TM Journal

· 2000 Index Summary

The following copyright protected listing of past articles and summaries is provided as a value-added service/reference for subscribers to the Inspectioneering^TM Journal (“IJ”).

Regular columns:

Ø Every “IJ” contains the “IJ” Activities Planner, a world-wide listing of upcoming events of interest to the Inspectioneer^TM. Helpful keys are provided to alert the reader to intended to topics, e.g. FFS (fitness for service), NDE (nondestructive evaluation), RI (regulatory issues), RBI (risk based inspection), etc. Digital subscribers have a choice to visit hosts’ sites or send e-mails where links are provided. This will start in 1998.

Ø Letters to the Editor, A place to pose questions, voice critiques and offer solutions to the editors and readership.

· January / February 2000

Using Permanently Fixed Ultrasonic Transducers To Inspect In-Service Equiptment.

By: A Hampson, AEA Technology

RBI and the Metamorphosis of the Inspection Process Journal Survey

Coatings and Linings Over Concrete for Immersion and Chemical Service

The Application of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and Evolution to Risk-Centered Maintenance – Part 2

By: Gene R. Meyer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI

Samples of Discussions on The “IJ” Website Discussion Forum Conference Announcement

Debut of API RP-579 (Fitness for Service) Document & FFS Training

Industry Activities Planner

· March / April 2000

RBI for Atmospheric Storage Tanks

By; John T. Reynolds, Equilon Enterprises, LLC

An Alliance Company of Shell and Texaco

And Sr. Editor, Inspectioneering Journal

Letters to the Editor: Inspection of Reformer Tubes

NDT Services – Are You Getting What You Really Need?

By: Paul marks, IRIS Inspection

27^th Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation – Final Call for Papers

Damage Mechanisms Leading to Deterioration or Failure of Refinery, Chemical, E&P and Petrochemical Equipment

The Future Direction of API RP579 (Fitness for Service) and its Relationship with other API Codes and Recommended Practices

By: Gerrit M. Buchheim, M&M Engineering

Conference on Risk Based Inspection - Australia

Industry Activities Planner

· May / June 2000

Pressure Vessel Research Council Spring Meeting Announcement

Key Words: Flanges, shells, toughness, codes modernization, gaskets, EPERC, fracture, CVN, piping, nozzles, stress criteria, welds, life extension, ASME

Report on Regulatory Acceptance of RBI Generated Inspection Plans

Key words: Conference, Perth Australia, Netherlands, Germany, RBI, risk based inspection, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Japan, France, regulations

101 Essential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program for the Hydrocarbon Industry

Key words: MOC (management of change), temporary repairs, PMI (positive materials identification), temporary installations, key and critical materials degradation variables, materials and corrosion engineering, inspection, environmental cracking, furnace, inspection, brittle fracture, inspection record system

Testing of Pressure Relief Valves

Key words: Pressure relief, device, valve, API 520, inspection, pop, written guideline, interval, service, sizing, selection and installation

Inspection of Hydroprocessing Reactors

Key words: NDE, UT, ultrasonics, ACFM (alternating current field measurement), TOFD (time of flight diffraction), POD (probability of detection), acoustic emission, nozzles, flanges

IJ Survey Results

Key words: RBI (risk based inspection), API, codes, jurisdiction, implementation, piping, vessels, PSM (process safety management), quantitative, qualitative, pressure vessels, storage tanks

· July / August 2000

RBI Simpler is Better

By: Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor

101 Essential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program (Part 2)

By: John Reynolds,

Shell / Equilon Enterprises, LLC

Westhollow Technical Center, Houston, TX

FRP Symposium – Buffalo, New York

Evaluation, Reporting and Trending of Ultrasonic Thickness Data From Recovery Boiler Inspections

By: T.C. Ridgeway & Staff

TCRI, Charleston, SC

Internal Corrosion of Pipelines & NDE

Industry Activities Planner

· September / October 2000

A New Law Requiring Inspection Engineer Redundancy – Can WE Afford It?

By: Russel T. Mack, PE ASNT L-III

Chairman of the Board,

National Association of Inspection Companies (NAIC)

101 Essiential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Intergrity Management Program – Part 3

By: John Reynolds,

Shell / Equilon Enterprises, LLC

Westhollow Technical Center, Houston, TX

RBI Simpler is Better – Part 2

By: Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor

Evaluation, Reporting and Training of Ultrasonic Thickness Data From Recovery Boiler Inspections- Part 2

By: T.C. Ridgeway & Staff

TCRI, Charleston, SC

PVRC & MPC Launch: Residual Stress

Industry Activities Planner

· November / December 2000

NDT Personnel Certification within Service Industry - A Change is Needed

By: Paul Marks,

IRIS Inspection Services, Inc.

Houston, TX

Elements in 101 Essential a Pressure Equpment Integrity Management Program-Part 4

By: John Reynolds,

Shell / Equilon Enterprises, LLC

Westhollow Technical Center, Houston, TX

Profile on AGIP Refinery Inspection Department – Livorna, Italy

By: Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor

API NDE Qualification Demonstration Testing Program Debut Refining and Chemical Industry

By: Chia-Pin Hsiao,

Chevron Research and Technology

Richmond, CA

Industry Activities Planner