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Advanc is a platform where people in the oil and gas inspection industry can share their knowledge with the people who need it. Also, an excellent resource if you are preparing for the API certification exams, as you will find in the study guide a useful roadmap to guide you through your learning journey.
What is considered to be the most dangerous work in the oil industry?
Solomon Ajaezi
The most dangerous work based on the highest rate of injury is the Roughneck and Derrick operator. These trades are responsible for drilling and oil extraction from the ground. However, most accidents will be prevented if workers or companies follow proper safety procedures.
The most dangerous work based on the highest rate of injury is the Roughneck and Derrick operator. These trades are responsible for drilling and oil extraction from the ground. However, most accidents will be prevented if workers or companies follow proper safety procedures.
See lessWhat are some of the biggest concerns refineries have?
Solomon Ajaezi
1. Slowing corrosion in pipelines and vessels and ensuring the reliability of equipment and infrastructure is a concern. 2. Burning off natural gases by flaring is wasteful, and refineries may suffer lower profit because of this. 3. Safety is also a concern in refineries. Even though strict measuresRead more
1. Slowing corrosion in pipelines and vessels and ensuring the reliability of equipment and infrastructure is a concern.
2. Burning off natural gases by flaring is wasteful, and refineries may suffer lower profit because of this.
3. Safety is also a concern in refineries. Even though strict measures are in place to prevent safety issues, they still happen.
See lessWhat is the difference between thin and thick pressure vessel?
Terrence McFadden
Thick pressure vessels have a wall thickness greater than 1/20 times its internal diameter. Or have a wall thickness 7% more than its internal diameter.
Thick pressure vessels have a wall thickness greater than 1/20 times its internal diameter. Or have a wall thickness 7% more than its internal diameter.
See lessWhy is it important to have ASME code pressure vessel in refineries?
Solomon Ajaezi
There have been many pressure vessel explosions that killed workers and destroyed properties because they could no longer hold the high-pressure fluid or gases due to improper fabrication. For this reason, the association of mechanical engineers (ASME) set specific rules and standards that govern thRead more
There have been many pressure vessel explosions that killed workers and destroyed properties because they could no longer hold the high-pressure fluid or gases due to improper fabrication. For this reason, the association of mechanical engineers (ASME) set specific rules and standards that govern the manufacture of vessels. The ASME code helps maintain consistent quality and high level of safety consciousness put into the design of every vessel used in the US and other countries. Therefore, if a vessel has an ASME stamp code, it means it was constructed under strict ASME rules, hence, expected to be reliable for refinery operation.
See lessWhat are the consequences if pressure vessels operate out of its design ratings?
Tyler Newman
If a vessel operates out of its design rating, it will be unable to bear the pressure exerted by an internal or external environment, resulting in a fracture. Two possible fractures that may occur are brittle or shear. A brittle fracture occurs because the normal stress components are more than theRead more
If a vessel operates out of its design rating, it will be unable to bear the pressure exerted by an internal or external environment, resulting in a fracture. Two possible fractures that may occur are brittle or shear. A brittle fracture occurs because the normal stress components are more than the critical normal stress. The shear fracture occurs when the shear stress components are more than the critical normal stress.
See lessHow can I become an API Inspector, and what are the requirements?
Solomon Ajaezi
The process of becoming an API inspector is not quite complicated as it may seem. Here are the necessary steps you need to follow: 1. Verify Your Eligibility There are minimum qualification requirements for sitting for API exams, and you need to verify if you meet them. The requirements are based onRead more
The process of becoming an API inspector is not quite complicated as it may seem. Here are the necessary steps you need to follow:
1. Verify Your Eligibility
There are minimum qualification requirements for sitting for API exams, and you need to verify if you meet them. The requirements are based on a combination of education and experience. Here is a screenshot from API that covers these requirements:
The screenshot shows API 510 exam requirements, but they are similar to that of API 570 and API 653.
2. Registration
Once you confirm your eligibility, you can then proceed to register for the test at API’s ICP portal. There, you’ll be required to create an account and then follow the prompts. Here is a complete guide for API 510, 570, and 653 registration process.
3. Schedule Exam
Once the application is approved, you’ll receive an email containing your exam eligibility ID. The ID will be required as you schedule your test with a Prometric center. Here is a link to the Prometric center
And this video explains what to expect at the Prometric center.
4. Preparation
Once you complete steps 1 through 3, the 4th step is the most important. Passing the test is now a function of your preparation. If you pass, you’ll be certified, and you’ll add to the pool of accredited inspectors working hard to ensure equipment reliability.
Good luck.
See lessWhy do pressure vessels have skirts?
Terrence McFadden
Skirts are supports used for tall vertical vessels. It has the same cylinder shape as vessels, and it is welded directly to the bottom of the head of the vessel. The skirt helps create a balance and prevent a vessel from bending or compressive stress.
Skirts are supports used for tall vertical vessels. It has the same cylinder shape as vessels, and it is welded directly to the bottom of the head of the vessel. The skirt helps create a balance and prevent a vessel from bending or compressive stress.
See lessWhat are the main advantages of a “deep conversion refinery “ ?
Solomon Ajaezi
Deep conversion refineries have the highest level of complexity in refinery configurations. Let me highlight briefly on other types of refinery configurations so that the advantage of a Deep conversion will become evident. Topping, Hydroskimming, and Conversion are different configuration types, witRead more
Deep conversion refineries have the highest level of complexity in refinery configurations. Let me highlight briefly on other types of refinery configurations so that the advantage of a Deep conversion will become evident.
Topping, Hydroskimming, and Conversion are different configuration types, with complexities ranging from low to high in that order. What this means is that, because of their configuration, a Conversion refinery will produce more and better range of refined products than a Hydroskimming or a Topping refinery, for instance.
In contrast, a Deep conversion refinery has more complexity than the three other types. Therefore, it is capable of converting heavier oil into lighter products. Their configuration also allows the converted products to serve as a feedstock into another conversion process that will produce more high-quality products.
The higher the level of a refinery complexity, the greater the ability to add more value to the crude oil.
See lessWhich is more hazardous and dangerous when leakage occurs: oil pipeline, or gas pipeline?
Solomon Ajaezi
A gas leak will pollute the atmosphere and can cause an explosion. Gases such as methane and propane, are either lighter or heavier than air. When a leak occurs, for instance, they can sink or/and collect in a low lying area or fill up a room waiting for any spark to set it off. They can also evaporRead more
A gas leak will pollute the atmosphere and can cause an explosion. Gases such as methane and propane, are either lighter or heavier than air. When a leak occurs, for instance, they can sink or/and collect in a low lying area or fill up a room waiting for any spark to set it off. They can also evaporate into the atmosphere, and since they are greenhouse gases, they can contribute to harm our environment.
In summary, both oil and gas pipeline leaks will cause harm to people and the atmosphere. A gas leak will more easily cause an explosion if not contained, or if it doesn’t dissipate by itself. An oil leak will pollute the earth and water.
See lessHow do oil refineries make money, notwithstanding low oil prices?
Solomon Ajaezi
Oil refineries make money because the value of refined products such as gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, heating oil, etc. outweighs the value of crude and the cost of running a refinery. If the price of crude is low, refiners can profit from low input costs and sell their refined goods at prices thRead more
Oil refineries make money because the value of refined products such as gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, heating oil, etc. outweighs the value of crude and the cost of running a refinery.
If the price of crude is low, refiners can profit from low input costs and sell their refined goods at prices that do not fall as quickly as crude. These profits are tied directly to the crack spread, which is the difference between the cost of crude oil and the prices of refined products.
Usually, the upstream hurt the most when crude prices fall.
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