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Inside, you''ll find articles on spring supports, using decision trees in inspection planning, thermal fatigue, emerging technologies, and more.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE

We just released the January/February 2020 issue of Inspectioneering Journal. Inside, you''ll find articles on spring supports, using decision trees in inspection planning, thermal fatigue, emerging technologies, and more.

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CMMS and "Bridge Features"
By Daniel Golub, Hippo CMMS

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Don't Forget About Your Spring Supports
By Ashfaq Anwer

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Effect of High Pressure High Temperature and Sour Service Environment on Subsea Dissimilar Joints

By Samer E. Ibrahim, Robert Gordon University

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Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Mechanical Integrity

A Recap of the Fall 2019 ''Meeting of the Minds'' Roundtable Discussion
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How Inferior UT Procedures and Practices on Pressure Vessels Cost $1 Million in Turnaround Repairs - Part 2

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Plan for the "What-Ifs" - A Tubular Example

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Potholes on the Road to IOW Implementation

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Thermal Fatigue - A Quest for Asset Integrity

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Editor''s Note: Inspectioneering Journal Turns 25

By Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor

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FFS Forum: Fatigue Mitigation Strategies
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Let''s Be Frank: Schwerpunkt!
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In this issue: some of the pitfalls that operating sites have encountered while trying to implement a program of IOWs.

In this issue: some of the pitfalls that operating sites have encountered while trying to implement a program of IOWs.

Featured: Potholes on the Road to IOW Implementation

By John Reynolds, Intertek

The purpose of this article is to describe some of the pitfalls that operating sites have encountered while trying to implement a program of IOWs in accordance with the guidance in API RP 584, plus how to overcome those pitfalls.

Webinar: Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

Presented by Sean Rosier and Nathanael Ince, PinnacleART

Join us on March 25 as our presenters discuss steps to tackle the challenges facilities may currently be facing, including primary problem areas, developing written programs, and how to connect those written programs to actual MI programs.

Blog: Inspectioneering Journal Turns 25 - How it all began

By Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor

The Journal was launched in 1995 with the core mission of helping the fixed equipment reliability community perform their jobs more effectively by arming them with information to better understand and apply available technologies and methodologies.

Industry News

AFPM Cancels Annual Conference Amid Coronavirus Concerns

March 13

AFPM has cancelled its Annual Meeting slated to take place March 22-24 in Austin, Texas, as well as the International Petrochemical Conference scheduled for March 29-31 in New Orleans, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Two Injured in Fire at PBF's Delaware City Refinery

March 12

PBF Energy said a fire that occurred at one operating unit at its Delaware City, Delaware, refinery on Wednesday has been extinguished and two employees are being treated for injuries.

Marathon Petroleum Considers $15 Billion MPLX Asset Sale

March 12

Marathon Petroleum is reportedly exploring the sale of as much as $15 billion in assets of its pipeline subsidiary MPLX LP, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Olympus Supports FMC/TFM Training with OmniScanT X3 Flaw Detectors

March 11

Olympus, a leading manufacturer of nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection equipment, is delivering new OmniScan X3 phased array flaw detectors with FMC/TFM to the University of Ultrasonics to support their advanced training courses.

NACE Postpones CORROSION 2020 Conference to June 14-18, 2020

March 10

Following the recent reports of six cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Houston area, the NACE Board of Directors has voted to postpone their annual CORROSION 2020 conference and expo until June 14-18, 2020.

Upcoming Events

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

March 24 - 26 | West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

March 24 - 26 | San Antonio, Texas, United States

Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

March 25 | Online Webinar

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INSPECTIONEERING''S LATEST WEBINAR

According to OSHA standard 1910.119, Mechanical Integrity (MI) is one of the 14 elements included in Process Safety Management (PSM). Maintaining the mechanical integrity of process equipment is important to ensure that assets are not only designed and installed correctly, but that they operate seamlessly to prevent plant failures, incidents or hazards.

In today's marketplace, we are seeing PSM become more of a focus as incidents continue to occur in industrial facilities. However, the widespread need for and focus on PSM Mechanical Integrity continues to present challenges to facilities in how to bring it to reality in their operations and properly mitigate risk of loss of containment.

Join us on March 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM (CDT) for Inspectioneering''s latest webinar, Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity. PinnacleART''s Principal of Asset Management Solutions, Sean Rosier, and Vice President of Business Development, Nathanael Ince, will discuss steps to tackle the challenges your facility may be currently facing around PSM MI including:

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In this issue: there are many sources and occurrences of metal fatigue in the chemical and refining industries.

In this issue: there are many sources and occurrences of metal fatigue in the chemical and refining industries.

This issue sponsored by BECHT SME Knowledge on Demand webinar series Register for "Things to Consider when Deferring Turnarounds"

FFS Forum: Fatigue Mitigation Strategies

By Greg Garic, Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

There are many sources and occurrences of metal fatigue in the chemical and refining industries. They range from low-cycle thermal stresses in an FCCU, to the relentless pressure cycling of a PSA, to the ultra-high cycles of a rotating pump.

Video: Mountains We Have Climbed - Mountains We Still Need to Climb

Last year, mechanical integrity professionals from around the world packed into the Grand Ballroom of the Galveston Island Convention Center to attend John Reynolds' keynote for the API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit.

Industry News

PinnacleART Announces Release of Connected FieldT Version 1.6

April 27

Connected Field is a cloud-based platform that manages field activities by integrating real-time field data from a mobile application with a cloud-based management suite.

Statement from Dr. Katherine Lemos, New Chairperson and CEO of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board

April 23

Dr. Lemos worked for the NTSB and the FAA, where she served in accident investigation and policy development roles. As an academic, she studied decision-making in complex environments and taught on accident investigation and safety management.

PBF Energy Restarting FCCU at Chalmette Refinery; 1 CDU Already Restarted

April 22

PBF Energy is restarting key units at its Chalmette Refinery as it works to bring the entire facility back online by the end of the week.

Mitsui Chemicals To Construct a New Plant in Osaka, Japan

April 22

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has announced that it will establish a new plant within Osaka Works, Takaishi, Osaka Prefecture, to produce the APELT series of cyclic olefin copolymers.

PBF Energy Completes Sale of Five Operating Hydrogen Plants for $530 Million to Air Products

April 20

PBF Energy Inc. has completed, and received the $530 million consideration for, the sale of five steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen production plants to Air Products.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Hydroprocessing Unit Turndown and Shutdown Considerations April 28 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping April 29 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Things to Consider when Deferring Turnarounds April 30 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: PinnacleART Weekly Cost Savings Series

April 28 - June 23 | Online Webinar Series

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

May 25 - 26 | Mumbai, India

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

June 11 - 12 | Bali, Indonesia

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

June 17 - 18 | Jakarta, Indonesia

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Critical Check Valves

According to API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Critical Check Valves (CCV) are defined as check valves in piping systems that have been identified as vital to process safety. CCVs can be found throughout every facility's processing-equipment units and systems.

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In this issue: how quality activities add value to a project and when in the value-chain should these activities be executed.

In this issue: there are many sources and occurrences of metal fatigue in the chemical and refining industries.

This issue sponsored by BECHT SME Knowledge on Demand webinar series Register for "Fixed Equipment Integrity During Turndowns and Shutdowns"

Featured: The Inspection Paradox - Adding Value Through Quality Control

By Joey Poret, Chevron Thailand

EPC projects are complex initiatives with multiple stakeholder interfaces that can be difficult to manage. This article sheds some light on how quality activities add value to a project and when in the value-chain should these activities be executed.

Now Available: May/June issue of Inspectioneering Journal

Featuring articles on articles on new HTHA methods, reliability of steam reformer tubes, FRP corrosion barrier inspection, and more.

Blog: Digitize Your Work Process to Reduce Cost at Your Facility

By PinnacleART

Decision makers are being asked to reduce cost while maintaining reliable operations. While it can be difficult to easily identify areas to reduce budget and resources, there are a variety of cost reduction opportunities available.

Industry News

BP Donates Jet Fuel to Assist with PPE Deliveries in U.S.

April 30

BP is donating 3 million gallons of jet fuel to FedEx and Alaska Airlines to help with the distribution of personal protective equipment in the battle against the new coronavirus.

Qatar Petroleum Plans Job and Cost Cuts Amid Market Downturn

April 30

Qatar Petroleum, one of the world's biggest energy companies, plans a new wave of job cuts and spending reductions to cope with the slump in oil and gas demand which has hit global economies.

Call for Papers: 2021 Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition

April 30

The 33rd annual Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition is now accepting papers for the 2021 event.

Valero Refineries to Run Up to 73% of Combined Capacity in Second Quarter

April 29

Valero Energy Corp plans to operate its 15 refineries up to 73% of the combined total throughput capacity of 3.1 million bpd in the second quarter of 2020, said Homer Bhullar, vice president of investor relations, on Wednesday.

Thai Refinery Delays $1B Chemical Project Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

April 28

Thai oil refiner and petrochemical producer IRPC Pcl has delayed a USD $1 billion petrochemical investment and cut run rates by 20% as demand for petroleum and petrochemical products falls amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Fixed Equipment Integrity During Turndowns and Shutdowns May 5 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Maximizing Margin During Low Throughputs May 7 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Prioritizing Inspection and Maintenance Activities

May 5 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

May 12 | Online Webinar

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

May 25 - 26 | Mumbai, India

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

June 11 - 12 | Bali, Indonesia

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

June 17 - 18 | Jakarta, Indonesia

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Spheroidization (Softening)

Spheroidization describes a specific change that can occur in the microstructure of carbon and low alloy steels exposed to temperatures from 850?F - 1400?F (440?C - 760?C). This change may result in a loss of mechanical strength and/or resistance to creep.

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In this issue: providing an overview of brittle fracture, details on several industry failures, and a summary of deficiencies and concerns with current published methods.

July 27, 2020 issue sponsored by

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Featured: Advanced Methods for More Accurate Brittle Fracture Screening Assessments
By Brian R. Macejko, P.E., Seetha Ramudu Kummari, Ph.D., P.E., and Phillip E. Prueter, The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.
This article provides an overview of brittle fracture, details on several industry failures, and a summary of deficiencies and concerns with current published methods for screening susceptibility of equipment to potential brittle fracture failures.

Sponsored White Paper: Mechanical Integrity (MI) Capabilities - Minimizing Operational Risk and Maximizing Uptime
The new mechanical integrity (MI) white paper from the experts at Operational Sustainability, LLC will help you discover how holistic, interoperability-driven MI delivers the insights you need to extract the full value out of your assets.

Industry News

CSB Applauds Airgas'' Actions Following 2016 Nitrous Oxide Explosion
July 24
The CSB has released a new "Safety Spotlight" highlighting the actions of Airgas, Inc. following the deadly 2016 nitrous oxide explosion at their facility in Cantonment, Florida.

Weak Fuel Demand Still Hurting U.S. Refinery Run Rates
July 24
U.S. refiners dialed back crude processing for a second week running, responding to lower consumption of all three major fuels.

Shell Repairing FCCU Leak at Deer Park Refinery
July 22
Royal Dutch Shell Plc stopped a leak on Tuesday in the shut gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 318,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) joint venture Deer Park, Texas, refinery, said sources familiar with plant operations.

Chevron to Acquire Noble Energy for $5 Billion
July 21
Chevron Corporation recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Noble Energy, Inc. to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Noble Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at $5 billion, or $10.38 per share.

Pandemic-Cut Production Yields Fewer Breakdowns for U.S. Refineries
July 20
U.S. refineries have sustained fewer mechanical outages as production has fallen because of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, according to data from energy intelligence service Industrial Info Resources.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Relating Inspection Data to Fitness-for-Service Assessments
July 30 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Enabling Cultural Change through Data
July 28 | Online Webinar

Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2020
September 15 - 17 | Online Event

2020 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo
October 12 - 15 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States

API Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
November 16 - 19 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Small Bore Piping
In the refining and chemical processing industries, Small Bore Piping (SBP) is generally process piping that is two inches or less in diameter. SBP typically branches off of the main process piping and is often used as relief lines and drain piping.

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In this issue: introducing how facilities have the unique opportunity to embrace change in company culture, build data-driven processes, and focus on measuring value.

July 13, 2020 issue sponsored by

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Inspectioneering Launches Staffing Business

to Help Clients Navigate Uncharted Waters

Featured: How to Pivot Your Program During an Economic Downturn
By Lewis Makin, PinnacleART
Despite the recent challenges that the oil and gas industry has faced over the past couple of months, facilities have the unique opportunity to embrace change in company culture, build data-driven processes, and focus on measuring value.

Blog: Highlights from the API Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity (SCIMI) at the Spring 2020 Standards Meeting
By John Reynolds, Intertek
A summary of some of the important topics that were discussed at the API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting that was held via virtual conferencing.

Industry News

Inspectioneering Launches Specialized Integrity and Reliability Staffing Business to Help Clients Navigate Uncharted Waters
July 13
Inspectioneering, LLC has launched a specialized recruiting and staffing firm offering turnkey workforce solutions to help companies find and secure the top Mechanical Integrity and Reliability talent needed to successfully operate their business.

Overhaul of Marathon''s Galveston Bay Refinery to Finish in Late July
July 9
Marathon Petroleum Corp plans to finish a multi-unit overhaul in late July at its 585,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, said sources familiar with plant operations.

Shell Considers Divesting Louisiana Refinery
July 8
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is weighing the sale of its 211,146 barrel-per-day (bpd) Convent, Louisiana, refinery, the company said on Tuesday.

Olympus Introduces AxSEAMT Scanner to Simplify Longitudinal Seam Weld Inspection
July 7
Using Olympus' new AxSEAM scanner, inspectors can now more easily set up and inspect long seam welds, enabling them to work more independently in the field.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Webinar: Introduction to Fracture Mechanics - Part 1
July 16 | Online Webinar

Webinar: High Temperature Hydrogen Attack Damage Progression Prediction in Carbon Steel Assets
July 14 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Establishing Foundational Minimums
July 14 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Creating Action-Driving KPIs
June 21 | Online Webinar

Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2020
September 15 - 17 | Online Event

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Stress Assisted Corrosion
Stress Assisted Corrosion is a type of corrosion that can occur in metals due to elevated static tensile stress levels. Specifically, it is a stress attack directed at locations where applied or residual stresses are imparted to the metal. Stress assisted corrosion is also sometimes known as "stress enhanced corrosion" or "stress influenced corrosion."

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In this issue: describing the results from a recent CUI Joint Industry Project which resulted in an RBI methodology for managing the CUI threat.

July 20, 2020 issue sponsored by

Quest Integrity

Featured: Risk Based Management of Corrosion Under Insulation
By Frode Wiggen, DNV GL
The article describes the results from a recent CUI Joint Industry Project which resulted in an RBI methodology for managing the CUI threat. The methodology assesses 4 CUI barriers: material, coating, water wetting, and design.

Let's Be Frank: The Inspector Who Cried Wolf
By Inspector Frank
Trying too hard to bring attention to the myriad concerns of a robust equipment integrity program can end up backfiring on you. You don't want to be the "inspector who cried wolf" with no one listening when you actually have a problem.

Industry News

Reliance Industries to Shut Crude Unit for Maintenance
July 17
Reliance Industries, operator of the world's biggest refining complex in western Gujarat, will shut one of its crude refining units at its export-focused plant in the 4th week of July for 3-4 weeks of maintenance.

Oil Producers Including Exxon Set First Joint Carbon Target
July 17
A group of the world's top oil companies, including Saudi Aramco, China's CNPC, and Exxon Mobil, have for the first time set goals to cut their greenhouse gas emissions as a proportion of output, as pressure on the sector's climate stance...

Chevron Restarts Pasadena, Texas, Refinery
July 16
Chevron Corp restarted the 112,229 barrel-per-day (bpd) Pasadena, Texas, refinery on Tuesday night after completing a multi-unit overhaul that was extended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said sources familiar with plant operations.

Delta Airlines Exploring ''All Options'' for Pennsylvania Refinery
July 16
Delta Airlines is exploring "all options" for its Trainer refinery in Pennsylvania, but has no change in plans for operating the plant, Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said on an earnings call Tuesday.

Becht Europe B.V. Officially Incorporated
July 15
Becht announced the official incorporation of its legal entity Becht Europe B.V. in The Netherlands with its office in The Hague. This will enable better service for Becht''s clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Irving Oil to Cut 6% of its Global Workforce
July 13
Refiner Irving Oil announced on Wednesday that it will lay off 250 employees, or roughly 6% of its global workforce, due to economic challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Creating Action-Driving KPIs

July 21 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Enabling Cultural Change through Data

July 28 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding (RUG) for Fixed Equipment
July 21 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Introduction to Fracture Mechanics - Part 2
July 28 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Relating Inspection Data to Fitness-for-Service Assessments
July 30 | Online Webinar

2020 India Refining & Petrochemical Forum
September 16 - 17 | Delhi, India

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Brittle Fracture
Brittle Fracture is the sudden, very rapid cracking of equipment under stress where the material exhibited little or no evidence of ductility or plastic degradation before the fracture occurs. This damage mechanism often causes cracking without warning, sometimes fracturing equipment into many pieces.

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In this issue: field hardness tests can provide valuable information when evaluating piping and pressure vessel anomalies.

In this issue: field hardness tests can provide valuable information when evaluating piping and pressure vessel anomalies.

Featured: Understanding Hard to Interpret Field Hardness Values for Common PV and Piping Steels

By Ana Benz, IRISNDT

Field hardness tests can provide valuable information when evaluating piping and pressure vessel anomalies. This article summarizes laboratory examinations designed to gain a better understanding of UCI hardness test results taken in the field.

Interview: David Clark, Group Energy Director, Lloyd''s Register

Inspectioneering had the opportunity to catch up with David Clark of Lloyd's Register after his keynote presentation at the 2020 International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) conference in Banff, Canada.

Industry News

Three Enbridge pipelines shut after Kentucky natgas line fire

May 8

Three of Enbridge's pipelines were shut following a fire on the company's Line 10 segment of its Texas Eastern Natural Gas System, in Fleming County, Kentucky on May 4, PHMSA said.

Gas leak at South Korea-owned factory in India kills 11, hundreds hospitalized

May 6

At least 11 people were killed in India in a gas leak at a South Korean-owned factory making polystyrene products that made hundreds of people sick and led to the evacuation of villagers living nearby, officials said.

Downstream 2020 Goes Virtual and Offers Free Registration

May 5

Reuters Events is relaunching Downstream 2020 as a free virtual event to help the downstream sector overcome the most challenging business environment in memory.

Shell's Philippines unit to suspend refinery operations for one month

May 4

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp said on it will shut down its 110,000-barrel-per-day Tabangao refinery in the Philippines for one month from mid-May as the coronavirus pandemic has hammered oil demand.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Auto-Refrigeration and Brittle Fracture Assessments May 19 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

May 12 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost with Spare Part Optimization

May 19 | Online Webinar

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

June 11 - 12 | Bali, Indonesia

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

June 17 - 18 | Jakarta, Indonesia

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Positive Material Identification

Positive Material Identification (PMI) is a term that refers to the analysis and identification of materials through various nondestructive methods. PMI is able to determine the alloy composition of materials, and is a well-established technique that can either be performed in the field using handheld devices or in a laboratory.

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Inside, you''ll find articles on an how to pivot during an economic downturn, introduction to valves, continuous thickness monitoring, and more.

MAY/JUNE ISSUE

Dear Inspectioneers,

Let us begin by wishing you, your family, and your colleagues good health during the current C-19 pandemic. Our team is doing everything in our power to ensure there are no interruptions to our services. However, there may be disruptions outside of our control, including shipping delays. Regardless, subscribers who receive the printed version of Inspectioneering Journal will still be able to access all of our articles online.

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Advanced Methods for More Accurate Brittle Fracture Screening Assessments
By Brian R. Macejko, P.E., Seetha Ramudu Kummari, Ph.D., P.E., and Phillip E. Prueter, P.E., The Equity Engineering Group, Inc.

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Continuous Thickness Monitoring: Precise Corrosion Rates in Less Time
By Spencer Rex, Trinity Bridge

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How to Pivot Your Program During an Economic Downturn

By Lewis Makin, PinnacleART

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How Valves Flow Into Your Integrity Program - Part 1: Introduction to Valves

By Mike Pelezo and Evan M. Sparks, TEAM, Inc.

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Practical Guide for Auditing a Chemical Treatment System in an Operating Oil and Gas Facility

By Dr. Abdulaziz Moshaweh, Saudi Aramco

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Refinery Critical Infrastructure Management: Compressor Foundations

By Dr. O.S. Ali, Ph.D., P.E., engNoveX, J.R. Demitz, P.E., engNoveX, Edwin A. Merrick, PE, The Augustus Group, and M.C. Johnson, B?ton, LLC

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Risk Based Management of Corrosion Under Insulation

By Frode Wiggen, DNV GL

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Utilizing TFM/FMC for Detection of Flange Face Corrosion

By Mark Schramm, Pro-Surve Technical Services

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FFS Forum: When is a Brittle Fracture Assessment Needed?
By Greg Garic, P.E., Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

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Let''s Be Frank: The Inspector Who Cried Wolf
By Inspector Frank

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Reynold Wrap Up: Highlights from the API Subcommittee on Inspection and Mechanical Integrity (SCIMI) at the Spring 2020 Standards Meeting
By John Reynolds, Intertek

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In this issue: Inspectioneering and PinnacleART co-hosted their 5th Meeting of the Minds roundtable last November in Atlanta.

In this issue:

Featured: Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Mechanical Integrity

By Jeremiah Wooten, Inspectioneering

Inspectioneering and PinnacleART co-hosted their 5th Meeting of the Minds roundtable last November in Atlanta. This meeting's focus was on notable technologies and how they are changing the MI landscape.

Now Available: The January/February Issue of Inspectioneering Journal

Inside, you'll find articles on spring supports, using decision trees in inspection planning, thermal fatigue, emerging technologies, and more.

Industry News

Texas Prosecutors Accuse Arkema, Executives of Failures Over Chemical Fire

March 2

Arkema and three executives are facing criminal charges in Texas stemming from the 2017 fires at the Arkema SA plant outside of Houston.

ExxonMobil Restarting Baton Rouge Refinery Following February Fire

March 2

ExxonMobil is restarting several units at the company's 502,500 bpd Baton Rouge Refinery following a pipeline fire in early February.

Citgo, Aruba Reach Deal to Transfer Control of Refinery to Island Government

March 1

U.S. refiner Citgo has reached an agreement with Aruba to transfer control of the San Nicolas refinery to the island's government, Citgo said late on Saturday, after the two parties last year suspended a contract to overhaul the facility.

BP Withdrawing from AFPM and Other Trade Groups Over Climate Policies

February 28

BP announced it will be leaving 3 industry associations, including AFPM, due to misalignment on climate policies.

Fire Erupts at Marathon Refinery in California; No Injuries

February 26

A portion of Marathon Petroleum Corp's 363,000 barrel-per-day Carson refinery in California has been shut following a fire, the company said on Wednesday.

Upcoming Events

CORROSION 2020 March 15 - 19 \| Houston, Texas, United States

Fitness-For-Service based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

March 17 - 20 | San Antonio, Texas, United States

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

March 24 - 26 | West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

March 24 - 26 | San Antonio, Texas, United States

International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show

April 15 - 17 | Orlando, Florida, United States

API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

April 20 - 23 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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In this issue: reviewing the effectiveness of AET for inspecting tank bottoms in two ways; namely, benchmarking regulations in different countries and comparing AET and MFLT results through a case study.

Featured: Acoustic Emission Testing for Corrosion Monitoring and Deferral of Storage Tank Turnarounds
By Muhammed Al-Lutfallah and Tamim O. Felemban, Saudi Aramco
This article reviews the effectiveness of AET for inspecting tank bottoms in two ways; namely, benchmarking regulations in different countries and comparing AET and MFLT results through a case study.

Industry News

Floodlight Software Presents Live Webinar: Discover the Easy Way to Digitalize Your Inspection Business
June 22
Register now and join Floodlight Software on July 8 at 11:00 AM ET as they take a tour of the Floodlight Software Inspection Management Platform, the cloud-based software system designed to digitalize your inspection business.

Philly refinery sale expected to close next week for $27.5 million less
June 19
A sale of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery site to real estate developer Hilco is expected to close next week for $27.5 million less than planned, the bankrupt refiner said in a court filing.

Fire at Petrobras refinery leaves facility operating at half capacity
June 16
Petrobras said in an email late on Monday that the fire would not affect deliveries, helped by its inventory. The company also did not provide a date on when production will return to normal levels.

Oil prices rise 3% on signs of U.S. economic recovery
June 16
Oil prices rose 3% in volatile trade on Tuesday as Wall Street surged and the International Energy Agency (IEA) increased its oil demand forecast for 2020, but gains were capped by worries about a second wave of coronavirus cases.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Industrial Noise Control - Strategies for Acoustical Insulation
June 25 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost with a Managed APM Program
June 23 | Online Webinar

Petrochemical & Refining Summit
July 20 - 22 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Energy Pipeline Management Summit
July 20 - 22 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

RefComm Galveston 2020
November 2 - 6 | Galveston, Texas, United States

Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance
December 9 - 10 | College Station, Texas, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Failure Analysis
Failure analysis can be defined as "the process of interpreting the features of a deteriorated system or component to determine why it no longer performs its intended function." Failure analysis involves using deductive logic to find the root causes, either mechanical or human, of a failure

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In this issue: the root causes of a dissimilar joint failure along with potential solutions and preventive actions that would not compromise the welding production rate.

In this issue: a case study on costly repairs that were needed for newly fabricated pressure vessels as a result of poor UT practices.

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Featured: The Effect of High Pressure High Temperature and Sour Service Environment on Subsea Dissimilar Joints

By Samer E. Ibrahim, Robert Gordon University

This article discusses the failure of a dissimilar joint while examining the root causes of the failure along with potential solutions and preventive actions that would not compromise the welding production rate.

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Industry News

Johns Manville Presents Live Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping

April 17

In Johns Manville's upcoming Insulation Intel webinar, Insulation Systems for LNG Piping, they will take a detailed look at the variables and challenges presented by LNG applications.

API Publishes New Edition of RP 1169 - Pipeline Construction Inspection

April 14

The American Petroleum Institute has published an updated 2nd Edition of Recommended Practice 1169 - Pipeline Construction Inspection.

Becht Announces Acquisition to Bring Heater Infrared Imaging Solutions to the Refining, Petrochemical, and Power Generation Industries

April 13

Becht announces the acquisition of Code Inspection & Testing Co- IR Technologies to bring heater infrared imaging solutions to the refining, petrochemical, and power generation industries.

Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery FCCU to Run at Reduced Rates

April 13

Marathon Petroleum plans to operate the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker at its 585,000 bpd Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, at reduced production levels, said sources familiar with plant operations said on Monday.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Alkylation Unit Turndown and Shutdown Considerations April 21 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Fired Heater Turndown and Shutdown Considerations April 23 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping April 29 \| Online Webinar

Webinar: An introduction to a new CUI management tool and recommended practice

April 22 | Online Webinar

Downstream 2020

June 10 - 11 | Houston, Texas, United States

CORROSION 2020

June 14 - 18 | Houston, Texas, United States

International Chemical and Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology (ICPIIT) Conference 2020

June 17 - 19 | Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Hydrogen Bake-Outs

Under certain conditions, atomic hydrogen can diffuse into steel equipment. Hydrogen Bake-outs are used to drive this hydrogen out of the steel, as trapped hydrogen can cause cracking in a weld or an entire vessel, including delayed cracking, cold cracking, hydrogen assisted cracking, hydrogen induced cracking, or hydrogen embrittlement.

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In this issue: looking at the construction of corrosion-resistant fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and the practices used for inspecting corrosion barriers.

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Featured: FRP Corrosion Barrier Inspection: Non-Destructive and Non-Intrusive Technique
By Geoff Clarkson, UTComp, Inc.
This article describes the construction of corrosion-resistant fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), commonly used for pressure vessels and piping in the chemical processing industry, and the practices used for inspecting corrosion-resistant barriers.

Let's Be Frank: Make "Future You" Happy
By Inspector Frank
Bad data is the bane of equipment integrity - and I don't just mean test data that is questionable. As a quick exercise, consider some of the key data issues you have encountered. Do any of the following ring a bell?

Industry News

Irving Oil Inks Deal to Acquire Come-By-Chance Refinery and Other Assets
May 28
Canadian-owned Irving Oil and U.S. investment firm Silverpeak have signed an agreement for Irving Oil to acquire North Atlantic Refining Corp., subject to regulatory review and conditions of sale being met.

OSHA Fines TPC Group $516k for Willful Violations Linked to Port Neches Explosion
May 28
TPC Group is accused of three willful violations and faces $514,692 in fines from OSHA after the agency concluded its investigation into the November 27, 2019 plant explosion in Port Neches, Texas.

Chevron to Cut Up to 15% of Staff Amid Restructuring
May 27
Chevron Corp will cut 10% to 15% of its worldwide workforce as part of an ongoing restructuring at the second-largest U.S. oil producer.

Exxon Baytown Refinery Workers Ratify Contract
May 27
Workers represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW) at Exxon Mobil Corp's Baytown, Texas, refinery ratified a new three-year contract on Tuesday night, a company spokesman said.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: 5 Ways Digitalization Will Optimize Your Inspection Business
June 10 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Slug Catcher Assessment - A Cross Functional Team Approach to Critical Problem Solving in Gas Processing
June 2 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Designing for Reliability in Capital Projects
June 9 | Online Webinar

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June 9 | Online Event

Webinar: Reduce Cost with Rope Access
June 16 | Online Webinar

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Weld Overlay
Weld Overlay (WOL), also known as cladding, hardfacing, weld cladding, or weld overlay cladding, is a process where one or more metals are joined together via welding to the surface of a base metal as a layer. This is normally done to improve the material by adding either a corrosion resistant or hardfacing layer to it.

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In this issue: examining an integrity management program for catalyst tubes, including elements on monitoring, inspection, data analysis, and more.

Featured: Effective Reliability and Safety Management of Steam Reformer Tubes
By Baher Elsheikh, SAFCO
This article presents a comprehensive integrity management program for catalyst tubes, including elements on monitoring, inspection, data analysis, remaining life assessment, and control of human factors.

Video: The Importance of DMRs to the Inspector
By Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor
In this brief discussion, Greg Alvarado briefly discusses the importance of damage mechanism reviews (DMRs) to inspectors. DMRs are vital in helping inspectors understand exactly what they are looking for and where they should be looking.

Industry News

Refining Companies Eagerly Await Renewed Demand for Gasoline
May 21
Global oil refiners, battling weak profit margins, are pinning their hopes on a recovery in gasoline demand as coronavirus lockdowns start to ease in many countries around the world.

Floodlight Software Presents Live Webinar: 5 Ways Digitalization Will Optimize Your Inspection Business
May 21
Join Nasrin Azari, CEO of Floodlight Software, for this live webinar in which she will explore five areas where digitalization can streamline and improve industrial inspection operations to drive positive and consistent results for your business.

VantaT Data Viewer App Simplifies XRF Data Sharing
May 21
The new Olympus Data Viewer app for Vanta handheld XRF analyzers provides Olympus Scientific CloudT (OSC) users with a central location to remotely view and share real-time analysis results from multiple analyzers.

PK Solutions Announces the Release of wilmaT, an Innovative Confined Space Monitoring Assistant
May 19
PK Solutions announced the release of wilmaT, an innovative, compact, and user-friendly monitoring assistant designed to assist trained safety professionals, operators, and technicians as an extension of your existing confined space entry system.

Two Injured After Storage Tank Explodes in Galveston
May 19
Two people were taken to a hospital after an oil storage tank exploded near the Texas A&M University Galveston campus, according to Galveston city spokeswoman Marissa Barnett.

Texas Railroad Commission Launches Drone Program to Enhance Emergency Response
May 18
The Texas Railroad Commission has launched a statewide drone program to help inspectors quickly respond and inspect sites that are unsafe or inaccessible during emergencies such as fires, flooding, and other natural disasters.

Upcoming Events

Downstream Virtual 2020
June 9 - 11 | Online Event

Webinar: Bolted Flange Joints Part II - Overview of PCC-1 and Temperature Effects
Refrigeration
May 28 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Optimizing Corrosion Monitoring Locations (CMLs)
June 2 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Designing for Reliability in Capital Projects
June 9 | Online Webinar

Robotics for Inspection & Maintenance
December 9 - 10 | College Station, Texas, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Corrosion Control Documents
A Corrosion Control Document (CCD), sometimes also known as a corrosion report, corrosion manual, or critical process variable, is a document responsible for summarizing a unit''s process description and its corrosion circuits. This includes the damage mechanism in each circuit, as well as startup and shutdown corrosion influences.

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In this issue: one of the more innovative technologies for corrosion control in the refining industry to come about in the last two decades.

Featured: Continuous Thickness Monitoring - Precise Corrosion Rates in Less Time
By Spencer Rex, Trinity Bridge
This article dives into continuous thickness monitoring, one of the more innovative technologies for corrosion control in the refining industry to come about in the last two decades.

Now Available: The Refractory Module of the Mechanical Integrity Professional Initiative
We''ve just added the latest module to our joint project with API, which delves into the installation, inspection, testing, and repair of refractory linings. Look forward to additional modules on welding inspection and ultrasonic testing in the coming months.

Industry News

CVR Energy, HollyFrontier Cut Jobs at U.S. Refineries
July 2
CVR Energy and HollyFrontier Corp have cut their workforces in recent weeks, according to three sources, as demand falls due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

South African Refinery Explosion Kills 2, Injures 7
July 2
Two people were killed on Thursday in an explosion at Astron Energy's 100,000 barrel per day refinery in Cape Town.

Hilco Closes Deal to Acquire Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery
June 29
Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the 1300-acre former Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery in Southwest Philadelphia.

BP Agrees to Sell Petrochemicals Business to INEOS for $5 Billion
June 29
BP has agreed to sell its global petrochemicals business (aromatics and acetyls) to INEOS for a total consideration of $5 billion, subject to customary adjustments.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Should You Worry About CUI on the Coke Drum Structure?
July 9 | Online Webinar

Weekly Cost Savings: Digitization Series
July 7 - 28 | Online Webinar Series

Webinar: Discover the Easy Way to Digitalize your Inspection Business
July 8 | Online Webinar

Energy Pipeline Management Summit
July 20 - 22 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Petrochemical & Refining Summit
July 20 - 22 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

2020 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo
October 12 - 15 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices
Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) are an essential part of OSHA''s process safety management standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and are the basis for safe and reliable inspection, maintenance, operation, and engineering activities. RAGAGEP is based on established industry codes, standards, recommended practices, technical reports, or similar documents.

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In this issue: how to implement guidelines to help prevent thermal fatigue failures.

In this issue: how to implement guidelines to help prevent thermal fatigue failures.

Featured: Thermal Fatigue - A Quest for Asset Integrity

By Ahmad RK Rana, Integrity Products and Supplies, Inc. and Dr. Zoheir Farhat, Dalhousie University

This article addresses two failure events where inadequate attention to thermal fatigue led to premature equipment failure while specifying guidelines to help prevent such failures that can be a part of a plant's inspection and maintenance programs.

Webinar: Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

Presented by Sean Rosier and Nathanael Ince, PinnacleART

Industry News

LyondellBasell and Bora Sign Definitive Agreements to Form Chinese Joint Venture

March 6

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced it has signed definitive agreements to expand in China through a 50:50 joint venture with the Liaoning Bora Enterprise Group (Bora).

Caribbean Storage Terminal to Get $100M Overhaul

March 6

Prostar Capital has announced that its newly acquired GTI Statia storage terminal will invest up to $100 million to expand and upgrade operating capacity to meet demand from new and existing customers.

Explosion and Fire at Lotte Chemical Plant in South Korea Injures 31

March 5

South Korea's Lotte Chemical has shut its naphtha cracker after an explosion at the plant in the southwestern city of Seosan, which injured 31 people, the company said on Wednesday.

Shell Restarts Reformer at Louisiana Refinery

March 3

Shell has restarted a catalytic reformer at its 211,270 bpd refinery in Convent, Louisiana after repairing damage caused by a fire on February 16th.

Upcoming Events

API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting April 20 - 23 \| New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Fitness-For-Service based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

March 17 - 20 | San Antonio, Texas, United States

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

March 24 - 26 | West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

March 24 - 26 | San Antonio, Texas, United States

International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show

April 15 - 17 | Orlando, Florida, United States

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

April 17 - 18 | Mumbai, India

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In this issue: examining how Nelson curves can be tied to mechanistic models to allow for the recreation of Nelson curves for different operational histories and time durations

Featured: Practical HTHA Experience and Time-Based Nelson Curves for Improved Equipment Life Management
By Dave Dewees, P.E., Gerrit Buchheim, P.E., Jeremy Staats, P.E., and Charles Becht V, P.E., Becht
Nelson curves, which are the foundation of the industry's HTHA programs, can be tied to mechanistic models from several sources, allowing the recreation of Nelson curves for different operational histories and time durations.

Industry News

Johns Manville Presents Live Webinar: Industrial Noise Control, Strategies for Acoustical Insulation
June 15
Join Johns Manville''s Scott Sinclair and Jacob Lass for their Insulation Intel? webinar, Industrial Noise Control: Strategies for Acoustical Insulation. They will discuss the ISO 15665 acoustical standard and test method.

Exxon Weighs Letting Beaumont Refinery Expansion Slip Into 2023
June 12
Exxon Mobil Corp is considering slipping the completion of an expansion of its Beaumont, Texas, refinery by up to a year into 2023 because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oil demand, said sources familiar with the company's plans.

U.S. Oil Refiners'' Shares Rebound to Pre-Lockdown Levels
June 9
Wall Street is betting on a strong recovery from the coronavirus pandemic by pouring money into shares of U.S. oil refiners, even though demand for gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel remains below seasonal lows.

BP Announces Intent to Cut 15% of Workforce
June 9
BP will cut about 15% of its workforce in response to the coronavirus crisis and as part of Chief Executive Bernard Looney's plan to shift the oil and gas major to renewable energy.

GE Digital Announces Certifications and Updates to APM Integrity's API RP 580 and 581 Risk Based Inspection Capabilities
June 8
GE Digital today announced that its APM software V4.4 release incorporates the latest requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 581 standard into GE Digital APM's RBI 581 calculator.

Call For Presentations: 2021 IPEIA Conference in Banff, Alberta
June 8
The International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) is looking for presenters for its 25th Annual Conference taking place March 1 - 5, 2021 in Banff, Alberta. The deadline for abstract submission is September 12th, 2020.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Plant Equipment Damage Assessment and Restoration Approach
June 16 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost with Rope Access
June 16 | Online Webinar

Webinar: Reduce Cost with a Managed APM Program
June 23 | Online Webinar

Petrochemical & Refining Summit
July 20 - 22 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

22nd Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show
November 3 - 5 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Weekly Integripedia Topic

Embrittlement

Embrittlement is the process of a material becoming brittle due to a loss of ductility. Hydrogen embrittlement, temper embrittlement, liquid metal embrittlement, and sulfide stress cracking (SSC) are all examples of embrittlement

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In this issue: the use of robotics and UT methods such as rapid ultrasonic gridding have shown to be highly effective in acquiring nearly 100% corrosion monitoring coverage.

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Featured: Potholes on the Road to IOW Implementation

Webinar: Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

Blog: Inspectioneering Journal Turns 25 - How it all began

AFPM Cancels Annual Conference Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Two Injured in Fire at PBF's Delaware City Refinery

Marathon Petroleum Considers $15 Billion MPLX Asset Sale

Olympus Supports FMC/TFM Training with OmniScanT X3 Flaw Detectors

NACE Postpones CORROSION 2020 Conference to June 14-18, 2020

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

FFS Forum: Fatigue Mitigation Strategies

Video: Mountains We Have Climbed - Mountains We Still Need to Climb

PinnacleART Announces Release of Connected FieldT Version 1.6

Statement from Dr. Katherine Lemos, New Chairperson and CEO of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board

PBF Energy Restarting FCCU at Chalmette Refinery; 1 CDU Already Restarted

Mitsui Chemicals To Construct a New Plant in Osaka, Japan

PBF Energy Completes Sale of Five Operating Hydrogen Plants for $530 Million to Air Products

Webinar: Hydroprocessing Unit Turndown and Shutdown Considerations

Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping

Webinar: Things to Consider when Deferring Turnarounds

Webinar: PinnacleART Weekly Cost Savings Series

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

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Featured: The Inspection Paradox - Adding Value Through Quality Control

Now Available: May/June issue of Inspectioneering Journal

Blog: Digitize Your Work Process to Reduce Cost at Your Facility

BP Donates Jet Fuel to Assist with PPE Deliveries in U.S.

Qatar Petroleum Plans Job and Cost Cuts Amid Market Downturn

Call for Papers: 2021 Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition

Valero Refineries to Run Up to 73% of Combined Capacity in Second Quarter

Thai Refinery Delays $1B Chemical Project Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Webinar: Fixed Equipment Integrity During Turndowns and Shutdowns

Webinar: Maximizing Margin During Low Throughputs

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Prioritizing Inspection and Maintenance Activities

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

Spheroidization (Softening)

Featured: Understanding Hard to Interpret Field Hardness Values for Common PV and Piping Steels

Interview: David Clark, Group Energy Director, Lloyd''s Register

Three Enbridge pipelines shut after Kentucky natgas line fire

Gas leak at South Korea-owned factory in India kills 11, hundreds hospitalized

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Shell's Philippines unit to suspend refinery operations for one month

Webinar: Auto-Refrigeration and Brittle Fracture Assessments

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

Webinar: Reduce Cost with Spare Part Optimization

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

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Featured: Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Mechanical Integrity

Now Available: The January/February Issue of Inspectioneering Journal

Texas Prosecutors Accuse Arkema, Executives of Failures Over Chemical Fire

ExxonMobil Restarting Baton Rouge Refinery Following February Fire

Citgo, Aruba Reach Deal to Transfer Control of Refinery to Island Government

BP Withdrawing from AFPM and Other Trade Groups Over Climate Policies

Fire Erupts at Marathon Refinery in California; No Injuries

CORROSION 2020

Fitness-For-Service based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show

API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

Featured: The Effect of High Pressure High Temperature and Sour Service Environment on Subsea Dissimilar Joints

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Johns Manville Presents Live Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping

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