2004 InspectioneeringTM Journal

·        Index Summary

 

 

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

 

Regular columns:

 

Ø        Every “IJ” contains the “IJ” Activities Planner, a world-wide listing of upcoming events of interest to the InspectioneerTM.  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  2004

 

Transition Tank Management Programs From Reactive to Proactive – Now’s the Time-

By: Dan Quinn,

       InTANK Services, Inc.

 

Ninety-Nine “Diseases” of Pressure Equipment – Part 4

By: John T. Reynolds,

       Shell Global Solutions (US), Inc.

 

NDT 2004 – Moscow, Russia

 

Failures 2004 Conference – Cape Town, South Africa

 

European Symposium on Pressure Equipment – Paris, France

 

API 510 – August Addendum 2004

 

MPC/PVRC Conference – Understanding the Effects of Residual Stresses on Engineering Components Modeling, Mitigating, Measuring, and Fitness-For-Service Methods

 

 Industry Activities Planner

 

 

 

·         March / April 2004

 

 

Considering Buying Linked Inspection Database Management and RBI Programs?

By:  Greg Alvarado

       “IJ” Chief Editor and Publisher

 

Is Furnace Tube Temperature Measurement an Impossible Task?

By: Mark Badrick,

      Sr. Reliability Engineer

      Bahrain Petroleum Company

 

New From the American Petroleum Institute ( API) – API RP 571

 

    

 

Examples of Discussions on the Inspectioneering Journal Forum

       

 

ASME Post Construction Subcommittee on Repair and Testing

By: John Reynolds,

       Shell Global Solutions, (US)

       Houston, TX

 

RBI – Eliminating Misconceptions and Misapplications

Editorial by: Greg Alvarado

                   “IJ” Chief Editor and Publisher

 

APIP Presentation – What’s New and What’s Coming in Inspectioneering?

 

16th World Conference on NDT

 

API Recommended Practice 941

Steels for Hydrogen Service at Elevated Temperatures and Pressures in Petroleum Refineries and Petrochemical Plants – Sixth Edition - Release

 

API Considering Advanced Inspector Certification Program

 

First Call for Papers – QNDE 2004 – Golden, Colorado

 

Industries Activity Planner

 

 

                                                 

 

·         May / June 2004

 

Ninety – Nine “Diseases” of Pressure Equipment – Part 5

By: John T. Reynolds

Shell Global Solutions (US), Inc.

 

The Effect of Operating Conditions on Corrosion in HF Alkylation Units – Part 1

By: Jonathan D Dobis, PE

       Principal Engineer

       The Equity Engineering Group

       Dana G Williams

       David L. Bryan, Jr. 

       Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC

 

49th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium

 

Industry Activities Planner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         July / August 2004

 

Ninety – Nine “Diseases” of Pressure Equipment – Part 6

By: John T. Reynolds

      Contributing Author

      Shell Global Solutions (US), Inc.

 

The Effect of Operating Conditions on Corrosion in HF Alkylation Units – Part 2

By: Jonathan D Dobis, PE

      Principal Engineer

      The Equity Engineering Group

       Dana G Williams

       David L Bryan, Jr. 

       Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC

 

33rd Turbomachinery Symposium

 

Staying on Track in a Complex Environment

Editorial by: Greg Alvarado

                   “ IJ” Chief Editor and Publisher

 

Industries Activity Planner

 

 

· September / October 2004

 

 

Ninety – Nine “Diseases” of Pressure Equipment – Part 7

Contributing Author

By: John T. Reynolds,

       Shell Global (US), Inc.

 

Long-Range Ultrasonic Testing (LRUT) of Pipelines and Piping]

By: Peter Mudge

      Operations Director

      Pi Ltd.

      Julian Speck

     Group Manager, Structural Integrity

      TWI Ltd.

 

Interview with John Nyholt – BP NDE Specialist

By: Greg Alvarado

      “ IJ” Chief Editor and Publisher

 

ZETEC, Inc. Acquires Power Generation Business from R/D Tech Inc.

 

Another API Inspector Certification ??

Guest Editorial by:  Mark Smith

                               MSTS

 

Corrosion & Prevention Conference

 

Industry Activities Planner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· November / December 2004

 
PMI Incidents – A Recurring Theme in the Hydrocarbon Process Industry

By: John Reynolds

      “IJ” Contributing Author  

       Shell Global Solutions(US)

 

Intelligent Pigging Technology To Inspect Process Heaters Coils – Increased Reliability / Reduced Risk

By: Richard D Roberts

      Quest TruTec, LP

      

Hydroprocessing Reactor Integrity: The Basics

By: Brian Cane

      Julian Speck

      Structural integrity Technology Group Manager

      TWI Ltd.

 

High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Detection at up to 370°C (698°F) Surface Temperature

 

New API Inspector Certification Endorsement Program (ICEP)

 

Industry Activities Planner