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by ben
15 Jul 2026, 11:11
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Welding DSS
Replies: 4
Views: 228

Re: Welding DSS

API 582 mentions oxygen content of the back purging gas at the weld that shall be reduced to maximum of 0.5%. And to have an oxygen concentration monitoring system is mandatory. That stands critical to DSS welding.
For compliance to interpass temperature, base metal correponding maximum value shall ...
by ben
15 Jul 2026, 10:44
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Deadlegs Identification & Inspection Practices
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: Deadlegs Identification & Inspection Practices

I would recommend you to go through NACE Paper NACE-2019-13290. That provides some very good insights.
by ben
15 Jul 2026, 10:38
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Corrosion coupon preparation
Replies: 2
Views: 282

Re: Corrosion coupon preparation

NACE Standard Practice SP0775 contains details on recording data, and interpretation of coupon data after you install & monitor.
by ben
15 Jul 2026, 10:36
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Corrosion management
Replies: 3
Views: 271

Re: Corrosion management

Make your question a bit more clearer to provide you any response.
admino wrote: 08 Jul 2026, 18:48 [Guest Post: guest_1783536356556]

How to manage corrosion loops along with RBI Software
by ben
01 Jul 2026, 07:15
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: PSV Failing in Service @ Lower than Set Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 866

Re: PSV Failing in Service @ Lower than Set Pressure

Have you checked for some sort of vibrations where you install PSV?
Did you check if there are any transportation issues particularly with this piece when carried to the site?
Same technician, inspector are certifying this piece every time that is tested in the shops?
Did it actually pop at the ...
by ben
01 Jul 2026, 07:12
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Recurring Tube Leakages
Replies: 7
Views: 661

Re: Recurring Tube Leakages

Okay, you may then look into the tube expansion /rolling quality which can be improper.
There could be some SCC under mild service conditions. That stays invisible until failure occurs.
High velocity consideration due to flow maldistribution can lead to erosion - check those signs. Low velocity at ...
by ben
01 Jul 2026, 06:54
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Deadlegs Identification & Inspection Practices
Replies: 4
Views: 618

Re: Deadlegs Identification & Inspection Practices

Better you start with having a set of deadlegs typically present, and explain that to the team involved with you to identify, if you are an inspection /integrity individual. However, as a team member, you just need to know that stagnant flow in any part of the metallic piping component pose a risk ...
by ben
28 Jun 2026, 09:18
Forum: HSE Engineers
Topic: PSSR System
Replies: 8
Views: 970

Re: PSSR System

We have a digitized MOC system however do not have any PSSR digitized with all its content.
Back in last year i remember having some update to link that but still not, just a requirement only (whether done or not).
by ben
28 Jun 2026, 09:13
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Major applications of P5 alloy
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Re: Major applications of P5 alloy

Typical services include:
Radiant coil outlet piping
Convection section piping
Transfer lines from fired heaters
Hot hydrocarbon piping
High-temperature steam pip
ing
Typical operating temperature:
450–650°C
Can be used higher depending on design code and stress calculations.
by ben
09 Jun 2026, 14:49
Forum: Project Engineers
Topic: Triangular & square layouts in heat exchangers
Replies: 8
Views: 3301

Re: Triangular & square layouts in heat exchangers

See the general rule of thumb here is that you choose triangular pitch when thermal performance and compactness are the priorities and the shell-side fluid is relatively clean.
Choose square pitch when shell-side fouling and ease of maintenance are the dominant concerns.