InspectioneeringTM Journal

·        2001 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 2001

 

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

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  2001

 

 

101 Essential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program for the Hydrocarbon Process Industry –Part 6

By; John T. Reynolds, Shell Global Solutions / Equilon Technology

Westhollow Technical Center Houston, Texas

 

Interaction of RBI and FFS Technologies

By: Gerrit M. Buchheim, M&M Engineering, Shaker Heights, OH

 

The Importance of Choosing the right Inspection Plug System- Equipment Under Insulation

By: Deal Moore, NDE Seals Inc., Houston, TX

 

Industry Activities Planner

 

 

·  May / June 2001

 

Engineering Critical Assessment of a Service-Damaged Pressure Vessel Under Sour Service  Conditions

by Dr. John Bowker and Mr. Russell Orr

Materials Technology Laboratory

 

Follow-Up: Status of the Texas PE Board Initiative on “Guidelines for Minimum Laboratory and Staff Qualifications for Nondestructive Testing Services”

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

Chairman of the Board, NAIC (National Association of Inspection Companies)

 

API Risk Based Inspection Software Available

 

Report on First Formal UT Performance Demonstration Test API

 

101 Essential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program for the Hydrocarbon Process Industry –Part 7

By; John T. Reynolds, Shell Global Solutions / Equilon Technology

Westhollow Technical Center Houston, Texas

 

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Applied to Power Boilers-Successful Case in Brunei

 

PVRC’s Workshop On Managing Integrity of Equipment In Wet H2S Service

 

API RBI User Group Selects M&M Engineering as Lead

 

Industry Activities Planner

 

 

·  July / August 2001

 

Evolution of the Equipment Integrity Process - The Current Benchmark - Part 1

Editorial by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor

 

Interview with Dr. David Wang - Primary NDE Researcher

by Greg Alvarado, IJ Chief Editor

Perf, emats, lamb waves, aut

 

101 Essential Elements in a Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Program for the Hydrocarbon Process Industry –Part 8

By; John T. Reynolds, Shell Global Solutions / Equilon Technology

Westhollow Technical Center Houston, Texas

 

A Sad Farewell to Nick Rosencran – Inspectioneering Community Loses a Friend and Co-worker

 

Meeting of MPC Electric Power Committee and High Energy Piping Sponsors

 

Industry Activities Planner

 

 

 

 

 

· September / October 2001

 

 

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

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

Chairman of the Board, NAIC (National Association of Inspection Companies)

 

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 2001

 

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