equipment inspection
Rope access inspection in critical Oil & Gas assets
Rope access inspection allows critical assets in Oil & Gas to be assessed by integrating NDT, risk control, and operational efficiency.
Equipment inspection involves assessing the physical condition and structural performance of components and systems to determine operational fitness. It is a cornerstone of integrity management, enabling detection of damage, degradation mechanisms, and deviations from design.
In the energy sector, inspection supports maintenance decisions, RBI intervals, and operational continuity. Globally, it evolves toward advanced techniques, remote inspection, automation, and digitalization, with wide adoption in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers content for inspectors, engineers, and integrity specialists.
Key topics include:
- Visual, dimensional, and specialized inspection
- RBI evaluation and asset criticality analysis
- Inspection of vessels, piping, tanks, and structures
- Thickness, deformation, and defect monitoring
- Remote techniques (drones, crawlers, ROVs)
- Compliance with API 510, 570, 653, and ASME
- Inspection planning, execution, and documentation
Inspection is essential to validate equipment integrity and prevent failures affecting safety, environment, and production. Challenges include adequate coverage, interpretation of results, regulatory compliance, and adoption of new technologies.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
229 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesnon destructive testing
148 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
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equipment inspection
Hydrostatic testing of pipes: critical errors and hidden risks
Ensuring operational integrity and safety through hydrostatic pipelines testing.
equipment inspection
In-service underwater inspection: Monitoring and structural integrity
In extreme conditions, underwater inspection and structural monitoring enable the identification of signs of corrosion or fatigue in platforms and pipelines.
equipment inspection
Fusion welding of non-ferrous materials: Techniques and best practices
Fusion welding in non-ferrous materials requires TIG welding and MIG welding to control the HAZ and reduce welding defects.
equipment inspection
CWI Certification: Ensuring welding quality and safety
Importance of CWI certification to ensure safe welds in key industrial sectors.
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Immersive training in NDT with VR/MR in industrial inspections
Immersive training in NDT with VR/MR in industrial inspections combines VR and MR to train inspectors safely and efficiently, simulating real equipment and scenarios…
equipment inspection
Where is underwater welding headed? Future trends and challenges
Improve underwater subsea welding techniques for safer and more efficient infrastructure maintenance.
equipment inspection
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Importance of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in the quality and safety of projects.
equipment inspection
Technologies used in the inspection of natural gas pipelines
This article presents current technologies, tools and procedures for diagnosing the condition and inspectability of natural gas pipeline systems.
equipment inspection
Best practices for industrial inspections and maintenance
Best practices for industrial inspections and maintenance on platforms and equipment are necessary to ensure asset safety and efficiency, as well as to reduce…
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