API Integrity Management Inspections are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of equipment and structures, particularly in the oil and gas industry. API stands for the American Petroleum Institute, which sets standards for various aspects of these inspections. Integrity management...
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), also known as Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) or Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), is a widely used nondestructive testing (NDT) method. It is used to detect surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials, such as metals, plastics, or ceramics. This method is...
Laser Profilometry (LAS) is a technique used to measure the surface profile or shape of an object with high precision. Let's break down the key points to understand it better: Imagine you have a surface, like a piece of metal, and you want to know every tiny bump and groove on it. Laser...
Hardness testing is a method used to determine the hardness of a material, which is a measure of its resistance to deformation, scratching, or indentation. This property is crucial in understanding how a material will behave under various conditions, such as pressure, impact, and wear. What is...
Holiday testing, also known as "jeeping," is a specific inspection method used in NACE coating inspections to detect any flaws in protective coatings. These flaws, called "holidays," are tiny gaps, pinholes, or defects in the coating that can allow moisture or chemicals to penetrate and cause...
