Welding repair and inspection are foundational to maintaining the safety, integrity, and performance of industrial equipment across sectors such as oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical plants, mining, and manufacturing. Proper welding repairs restore the structural strength of critical components like shell-and-tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pipelines, boilers, and storage
In the highly dynamic and asset-intensive oil and gas industry, rotating equipment plays a pivotal role in maintaining continuous operations. From upstream drilling rigs to downstream refining plants, equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors are the mechanical heartbeat of any facility. Their performance directly affects production efficiency, operational
Corrosion is often perceived as an inevitable nuisance in the oil and gas industry—a routine challenge that maintenance teams deal with regularly. However, the true economic impact of corrosion extends far beyond surface degradation and equipment wear. It is a multi-billion-dollar issue that silently drains resources, compromises safety, and threatens
Introduction Heat exchangers play a pivotal role in the oil and gas industry, serving as the backbone of efficient thermal energy management across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. From preheating crude oil in refineries to condensing gas in LNG plants, they are indispensable for achieving process efficiency, reducing emissions, and
Introduction Pressure vessels are integral components across various industries, including oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, power generation, and pharmaceuticals. These specialized containers are designed to hold gases or liquids at pressures significantly different from ambient conditions. Given their critical role, understanding the design, materials, standards, and maintenance of pressure vessels
In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and reliability of equipment and materials are critical. Every pipeline, pressure vessel, storage tank, and structural component must meet stringent safety standards to prevent catastrophic failures. Two key approaches are used to verify these standards: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Destructive Testing (DT).
Pipeline External Stress Corrosion Cracking: Oil and gas buried pipelines are externally protected by a combination of coatings/wrappings and cathodic protection. When the coating or wrapping fails, water can accumulate between the coating/wrapping and the pipeline steel surface. The composition of such accumulated water can result in external stress corrosion
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic problem-solving process for identifying the fundamental causes of faults, failures, or incidents, rather than just addressing their immediate symptoms. In high-hazard environments like refineries, petrochemical plants, and chemical facilities, RCA is crucial for safety and reliability. By digging into why an issue occurred,
In the oil and gas industry, ensuring the structural integrity of assets is critical to safety, efficiency, and profitability. Equipment such as pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks are continuously exposed to extreme temperatures, pressures, and corrosive substances, leading to degradation over time. This is where Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Assessment comes
Hydrostatic Testing in Oil and Gas is a critical non-destructive testing (NDT) method used in the oil and gas industry to verify the strength, integrity, and leak-tightness of pressure vessels, pipelines, and other pressurized systems. This testing method ensures that new and existing pipelines, storage tanks, and pressure vessels meet
