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If you were enchanted with part one of this series Scott and Frank continue their walk-through of AB-506 picking up in Section 11 "Inspection intervals" with a discussion on 
ABSA' s interval grading system and how owners  / owner-users can apply them for their integrity management systems, what to do with vessels in similar or known services and how RBI (Section 12) can play into it. 

They breeze through Section 13 "Fitness for Service", share their thoughts on Section 14 "Non-Destructive Examination" and talk PRD's in section 15 "Pressure Relief Devices".

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This week the boys decided to pour through the most recent edition of ABSA's AB-506  "Inspection and Servicing Requirements for In-Service Pressure Equipment". 

One of the back-bone documents of their local regulator- ABSA 

AB-506 was created to assist owners & owner/users develop an effective integrity management program which spans the lifecycle of their equipment from construction to decommissioning.  

The document (AB-506) also lays out some rules for inspection companies and organizations who provide services to owner-users help maintain these programs, as well as the people who conduct the inspections. 

In the first part of this two part series the boys walk through the document covering some basic terminology "they" deemed important from section 2, and have casual conversation about sections 3 through 10.   

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In the second season opener Scott and Frank sit down and do a quick recap of their first season, and are amazed people are still listening.

They tackle a few listener question they encountered  such as working your way into your first visual job (or moving up from your current position), final package reviews and fitting registrations vs fitting modifications / construction, as well have a bit of open discussion on double checking with your peers when you encounter something that makes you scratch your head. 

 

In the season closer the boys figured it would be fun to squeeze one more episode in with a special guest Courtland from Osprey Integrity, a company that specializes in UAV inspections.

Courtland is near the top of the food chain when it comes to UAV inspections and his inspection company Osprey Integrity is one of Canada's industry leaders with the platforms and services they offer.

Join Courtland and Frank as they talk UAV inspection methods and how the technology can be applied to bolster new and existing integrity management programs along with some the personnel requirements to fly these platforms.

Sit back pour a scotch and enjoy. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

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The long awaited conclusion to the ASME section IX WPS review is finally here. If you thought the first episode was dry you haven't heard anything yet. In the conclusion to this 2 part technical series the boys discuss applying what they learned in the previous episode to real life repair and fabrication scenarios. Mastering ASME section IX is just the beginning, now the real work begins. Registration, construction code compliance, and welder qualifications. Oh and don't forget about the CWB, your hosts will attempt to decipher WPS data sheets and how to apply them. This episode really brings it all together and puts a real life perspective on WPS review for the pressure equipment integrity industry.     

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Have you ever tried to bake a cake without following a recipe? Most likely it didn't turn out too well. The same could be said for attempting to perform a weld repair without following a proper WPS. Ok well maybe the ladder has some legal implications but you get the analogy. If you have ever struggled to navigate the crown jewel of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes "ASME section IX" or perhaps found it too daunting to even attempt. Then this is the episode you have been waiting for. Get your copy of ASME section IX ready and follow along as Frank and Scott attempt to tame the beast in part 1 of what has the making to be the best mini-series the boys have put together yet. If you thought ASME section IX was confusing before wait until you hear your hosts stumble through this one.     

The cake boss has nothing on our PQR's. 

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In this weeks episodes your hosts take a shot at discussing a topic that has affected everyone not only in the integrity industry but the economy as a whole. Earlier this year the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced many people to embrace working from home with little to no warning. With conversation around the new working from home lifestyle, new rules put in place around working on site, and some of the challenges around executing a turnaround during a pandemic. How has our provincial regulator handled deferrals and extensions? With the pandemic affecting the entire industry this episode is sure to peak the interest of all our listeners.

Enjoy and feel free to let us know how your site has handled this pandemic.

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In their most reasonably timed, and 10th episode the boys talk though talking about the different types of jobs available to certified pressure equipment inspectors.

Discussion starts with "claw jobs" and what the basic expectations are or what to expect when taking one of these positions. They naturally flow into the somewhat cushier "embedded" contractor roles and what some of the expectations, duties and responsibilities an inspector will take on.

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Have you ever wondered how to get into the world of inspection or what certifications are required? This episode is sure to answer some of those questions..... Tune in as the boys discuss the vast world of certifications related to the inspection industry. With discussion on what certifications are required for specific roles and what it takes to obtain specific certifications this may be the most informative episode yet. The boys even provide some opinions on which of these certs are the most employable. Get your notepads ready and enjoy.

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With more than enough coverage of turn-around material, the boys wrap their turnaround series with the long awaited arrival of special guest Matt.

Matt is a resident facility inspector and provides some key insight on the topics covered this episode.

The boys talk about corrosion assessment, equipment repairs, possible code references for repairs, plugging exchanger tubes and a few things owner / users and repair companies may or may not be certified to execute.

They also cover repairs vs alterations, when new nameplates are required after work is executed, and touch on fitness for service vs re-rating pressure equipment near the end of life or when repairs may not be able to be completed.

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