A Pipeline Mechanical Integrity (MI) program is a critical component of a Process Safety Management (PSM) system under OSHA’s Process...

Steel wire rope used in industrial and recreational applications are manipulated through sheaves and drums.  The wire rope bearing...

Introduction Steel pressure vessel fabricated to United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) and American Society for...

Weld inspection and  repair is a multi-step process that includes non-destructive testing, inspection  data interpretation against the...

Introduction Excellent quality non-destructive testing (NDT) data is required to ensure the structural integrity of bridges, piping...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) training is essential for developing a skilled workforce, whether for new employees with little to no NDT...

Carbon and stainless steel aboveground storage tanks are constructed in accordance with guidelines set forth by API-650 Welded Tanks for...

Non-destructive testing of welds per ASME pressure vessel and piping codes [1-3] is outlined within the codes and additionally in ASME...

Introduction to Ultrasonic Immersion Testing Automated ultrasonic immersion testing (AUT) offers a high-speed, high-resolution method to...

Explore the nuances of acoustic emission testing of concrete structures

Measurement of strain and upstream stress analyses can be used before non-destructive testing to identify areas of abnormal stress levels...

Non-destructive testing personnel are qualified to perform NDT based on accumulated in-person or remote classroom training, in-person...

A Mechanical Integrity (MI) program is an important element of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard which was established to...

Natural gas dehydration units are typically installed at well pads to remove water vapor from the natural gas stream. These “dehy” units...

Aboveground storage tank floor inspection is required to assess the current and future conditions of  tank floor plate top- and...

Introduction – Drone Non-destructive Testing Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become valuable tools for...

An overview of Bubble Leak Testing, Pressure Change Leak Testing Leaks are common occurrences in pressure vessels, piping systems,...

Introduction to Acoustic Leak Detection Acoustic leak detection is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the way we identify...

Conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) and phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) of steel bridge pins is important for several reasons,...

In 2015, the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5 Bridge Welding Code [1,2,3] adopted the annex, "Advanced Ultrasonic Examination," that...