Guide To Source Inspection Fixed Equipment

This industry guide is intended for inspectors or other individuals involved in the source inspection of new construction of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, fabricated piping and other fixed equipment. Source inspections is a broad technical subject involving a wide variety of technologies and manufacturing capability. Large EPC contracts with multi-national manufacturing bring their own requirements for coordination, specification compliance and the quality of manufacturers. Worldwide the adoption of ASME, API, and EN codes in diverse industries helps to bring a sound technical base to specifications and the activities of source inspection. Part A: SOURCE INSPECTION OF FIXED EQUIPMENT The role of the source inspector; tactics of source inspection (how to do it); inspecting materials; inspecting NDE; inspecting pressure vessels; inspecting valves; inspecting structures and steelwork; inspecting surface preparation and painting;. Part B: API SIFE EXAM PREPARATION The API Individual Certificate Program; the API SIFE exam - what to expect; the SIFE body of knowledge and study guide; metallurgy and materials; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); welding processes; structural steelwork; pipework; pressure vessels; valves and components; pressure testing; surface preparation.

The Handbook of Mechanical Works Inspection provides the techniques, guidelines, and technical data needed to perform inspections on mechanical equipment found in power and process plant applications. The Handbook concentrates on the core fitness for purpose issues that arise during the witnessing of material and equipment tests in the manufacturers’ works. This step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive and practical source of information for engineers involved in the inspection of plant and equipment, keeping them up-to-date with the latest ideas, and technical standards. It will help the non-specialist to carry out works inspections on the common mechanical equipment found in power and process engineering. Designed to encourage an effective approach to works inspection, it will help inspection engineers to perform their work in a professional way. COMPLETE CONTENTS: How to use this book Objectives and tactics Specifications, standards, and plans Materials of construction Welding and NDT Boilers and pressure vessels Gas turbines Steam turbines Diesel engines Power transmission Fluid systems Cranes Linings Painting Inspection reports

The Engineers’ Guide to Pressure Equipment incorporates both the technical and administrative aspects of vessel manufacture and use, introducing the basic principles of pressure equipment design, manufacture, quality assurance/inspection and operation during its working life. Engineering data from a wide range of sources is included. The author guides the reader through the most commonly used current and recent pressure vessel codes and standards. The Engineers’ Guide to Pressure Equipment is an invaluable reference for engineers, technicians and students with activities in the pressure equipment business. COMPLETE CONTENTS: Websites: Quick reference Pressure equipment types and components Basic design Applications of pressure vessel codes Manufacture, QA, inspection and testing Flanges, nozzles, valves and fittings Boilers and HRSGs Materials of construction Welding and NDT Failure Pressure Equipment Directives and legislation In-service inspection References and Information Sources.

A systematic approach to improving production and quality systems, total productive maintenance (TPM) involves all employees through a moderate investment in maintenance. Therefore, a successful TPM implementation requires support of all employees from C-level on down. Total Productive Maintenance: Strategies and Implementation Guide highlights the

Economic models are used to show the extent of the difficulties involved in monitoring and enforcing pollution control laws on a continual basis. The authors make several recommendations for policy change. They also show that high rates of compliance can be achieved within tight budget constraints. Originally published in 1986