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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.

Rebecca

Baytown, United States (US)

RebeccaIncomer

Asked: July 5, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

What is the difference between thin and thick pressure vessel?

Solomon Ajaezi

Houston, United States (US)

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Asked: December 26, 2019In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

A pressure vessel with a 32” ID has an actual thickness of 0.712”, and original thickness of 0.875”. The vessel was designed for a pressure of 562.7 psi with a stress of 17200 psi. During fabrication, the longitudinal joints were spot welded with backing in place. If the vessel has been in service for 14 years, what is the remaining life based on this information?

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Alfred Michael

Jackson, MS, United States (US)

Alfred MichaelIncomer

Asked: May 3, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

Why do pressure vessels have skirts?

Richard Bankole

Manhester, United Kingdom (UK)

Richard BankoleIncomer

Asked: July 11, 2020In: General

What is the purpose of WPS and PQR combination?

Hameed

Dallas, United States (US)

HameedIncomer

Asked: December 24, 2019In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

When inspecting for CUI on pressure vessels, piping and tank, what specific areas should an inspector focus on?

Arthur

Boston, United States (US)

ArthurIncomer

Asked: May 3, 2020In: Non Destructive Testing

How is NDT different from QA/QC?

Abdullah Malik

United Arab Emirates

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Asked: July 28, 2020In: Piping Inspection

Piping system corrosion rates shall be calculated on?

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Jon

Baton Rouge, United States (US)

JonIncomer

Asked: April 20, 2020In: Inspection Jobs

Is it worth it to pursue a career in plant inspection, and what is the future for oil and gas industry?

Hameed

Dallas, United States (US)

HameedIncomer

Asked: May 5, 2020In: API

How can I become an API Inspector, and what are the requirements?

Jon

Baton Rouge, United States (US)

JonIncomer

Asked: October 15, 2020In: General

What is considered to be the most dangerous work in the oil industry?