Got that.
Thanks neo & mechcolor.

How good is the idea of generating AI based written scheme of inspections for all pressure equipment at site just to ensure that nothing is missed by a beginner or a professional inspector on duty? Provided complete details are provided with existing reference of established written schemes.

Does anyone has got any experience with buckeye sampler to look for HTHA?

Solid content.

octane wrote: 22 Apr 2026, 17:35 You can get this: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 071630574X

Thanks for sharing.

Yeah, knowing about the major features, which type of clamps would this engineer?

There is a basic core issue why spectral analysis and backscatter could not differentiate between lamination and hydrogen attack as both defects affect ultrasonic energy in similar ways.
Spectral analysis looks at frequency dependent attenuation which both damages reflect.
Backscatter focuses on ...

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I may not have followed your query properly but I would like to say that at the 10-year mark, a Piping Design Engineer typically transitions into a Senior or Lead role. While the first five years are about mastering the tools (SP3D, E3D, Caesar II) and the codes, the next five are about ...

Have there been any latest publications (any source) covering advanced CUI inspection for piping & pressure vessels along with minimum required qualifications, equipment etc.?