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by neo
14 Jul 2026, 07:11
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Recurring Tube Leakages
Replies: 7
Views: 661

Re: Recurring Tube Leakages

There can be some underlying causes contributing to recurring Tube leakages, already present but now surfacing more frequently. What sort of tube damages have you observed in terms of inspection findings? And what exactly the tube leaks locations are?
by neo
12 Jul 2026, 13:48
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Welding DSS
Replies: 4
Views: 228

Re: Welding DSS

I would say the heat input stands out.
Maintain the interpass temperature at 100-150 C to make sure those harmful intermetallic phases do not form.
by neo
08 Jul 2026, 15:02
Forum: HSE Engineers
Topic: PSSR System
Replies: 8
Views: 970

Re: PSSR System

That is an important question that what sort of controls can be applied with making the process workflow in the system.
In my opinion, there is no issue in utilizing existing systems to support PSSR as well with the checklists embedded within. Reason being that everything is there in the system ...
by neo
08 Jul 2026, 14:58
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Recurring Tube Leakages
Replies: 7
Views: 661

Re: Recurring Tube Leakages

1. Have these heat exchangers facing such tube leaks for the 1st time?
2. Any recent operational changes happened which might have gone unnoticed?
3. What about the heat load and other variables as you experience these leaks?
by neo
08 Jul 2026, 14:56
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Corrosion coupon preparation
Replies: 2
Views: 282

Corrosion coupon preparation

What are the minimum requirements in preparation of corrosion coupons?
If not installed initially, can they be considered to be installed? What should be the controlling /monitoring protocols?
by neo
13 Jun 2026, 09:48
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Metal Dusting - Checks & Identification Challenges
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Metal Dusting - Checks & Identification Challenges

Identifying metal dusting from other damage mechanisms including carburization, oxidation, erosion corrosion, sulfidation and flow accelerated corrosion can be tricky.
What are the leads here to get to the correct identification?
by neo
13 Jun 2026, 09:39
Forum: PetroNavigator® - Engineering Interactions with AI
Topic: Thermal Fatigue & Creep - Differences
Replies: 1
Views: 969

Thermal Fatigue & Creep - Differences

What a useful explanation to remember.
Creep vs Thermal Fatigue.png
by neo
13 Jun 2026, 09:32
Forum: Inspection & Reliability Engineers
Topic: Reliability Performance Indicators - Pressure Safety Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 3177

Re: Reliability Performance Indicators - Pressure Safety Valves

I wonder how application of RBI software to take of inspection of PSV helps.
What are the data leads provided as mandatory and what are the expected outcomes?
by neo
13 Jun 2026, 09:30
Forum: Project Engineers
Topic: Triangular & square layouts in heat exchangers
Replies: 8
Views: 3301

Re: Triangular & square layouts in heat exchangers

There is a rotated square 45 deg layout as well. This arrangement:
It helps in:
Maintains cleaning lanes.
Provides somewhat better heat transfer than 90° square pitch.
Often considered a compromise between triangular and square layouts.
by neo
13 Jun 2026, 09:28
Forum: Maintenance Engineers
Topic: Bellows failure
Replies: 4
Views: 2905

Re: Bellows failure

Practically, ben has listed all the potential causes. However, when bellows failures suddenly increase across several PSVs, the most common root causes are typically:
Increased backpressure in the flare/relief system.
Process pressure cycling causing fatigue.
Corrosion or stress corrosion cracking ...