by PMET | Aug 3, 2022 | Resources
An inspector’s primary concern is ensuring that all the welds they inspect are good sound welds and are acceptable to code. It’s essential for an inspector examining the weld to be able to spot a variety of weld discontinuities, including: PorosityIncomplete...
by PMET | Aug 3, 2022 | Field Inspection, Resources
This article provides information about the inspection of storage tanks and storage tank testing. We will cover construction shops, sites, and storage tank in-service inspection in operating units. As tank owners, you must inspect your above-ground storage tanks....
by PMET | Aug 3, 2022 | Resources
The definition of hardness is the resistance of the material opposing to localized deformation. This term can easily apply to several types of deformation, whether from indentation, cutting, bending, or scratching. When it comes to metals, ceramics, and most polymers,...
by PMET | Aug 2, 2022 | Field Inspection, Resources
The Third-Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel article gives an example technique for Pressure Vessel assessment and testing in the fabrication shop. This article should be evaluated with a pressure vessel inspection and test plan (ITP). This article guides you...
by PMET | Aug 2, 2022 | Resources
There are many forms to inspect welds or materials, both destructive and non-destructive. As the name suggests, destructive weld testing involves the physical destruction of the completed weld to evaluate its characteristics. This method of testing...