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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 To Know About The Essential Parts of The Engine
It happens that even having a vehicle for years you may not understand the technicalities and functions of some of its major parts and components. For instance, the piston ring and its purpose is unknown to a majority of professionals although they spend a major chunk of their life under the vehicleRead more
It happens that even having a vehicle for years you may not understand the technicalities and functions of some of its major parts and components. For instance, the piston ring and its purpose is unknown to a majority of professionals although they spend a major chunk of their life under the vehicle. Next is the engine rocker arms rocker shaft. Here the rocker arm plays a key role in transmitting the camshaft movement towards the exhaust and intake of the engine. It’s a process that begins upon the direct contact of the tappets. The racket on one side is tapped on the tappet whereas its other side is linked to the intake and exhaust valves. When triggered the rocket arm is lowered on one of the sides allowing the value to get fresh air and fuel for the combustion process to occur. What do you think about it?
See lessWhat are the most common problems missed during refinery inspection?
Documentation Quantifying and qualifying the inspection.
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Quantifying and qualifying the inspection.
See lesswe have a pit with a depth of 7 mm , the nominal thickness of 15.875 mm and the required thickness of 11.5 mm . AS api 510 if we can ignored this pit or it must be repaired ?
Hello As an API inspector no pitting is to be ignored no matter the depth; all defecrts are relevant, they mey not be rejectable or reparable. If you have a 1mm pit today and in 5 years it is 7mm you van establis some sort of a corrosion rate. As far as your question we are missing information likeRead more
Hello
As an API inspector no pitting is to be ignored no matter the depth; all defecrts are relevant, they mey not be rejectable or reparable.
If you have a 1mm pit today and in 5 years it is 7mm you van establis some sort of a corrosion rate.
As far as your question we are missing information like pressure (operating conditions), dimensions of the pit, is it isolated or general throghout the vessel.
See lessWhat is considered to be the most dangerous work in the oil industry?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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