NDT Flaw Specimen

ESL INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES have developed NDT Flaw Specimen for over 2 years now in a wide variety of specimen sizes, geometries and alloy types. Our specimens are exported worldwide for training, examination and operator/technique validations in all NDT methods.NDT Flaw specimens

ESL’s NDT flaw specimen contain both surface breaking and internal flaws that very closely mimic a real flaw, which can be accurately positioned and sized with the designated NDT technique. Each specimen is supplied with a detailed flaw map showing type, size, and position and populous of all indications. For examination purposes two independent reports can be supplied in line with PCN examination requirements.

NDT Flaw Specimen

 

NDT Flaw Specimen The NDT Flaw Specimen that ESL creates for the global NDE industry are specifically designed with precise flaw placement in a wide variety of specimen geometries and alloy types. ESL specimens are used in various industries to facilitate the education, practice and procedure development of equipment and NDE technicians. ESL INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES is a manufacturer of high quality flawed weld specimens for the global NDE and pressure equipment construction and maintenance industries. Our NDT flawed specimens are used for NDE training, personnel qualification, procedure qualification and procedure demonstration in accordance with ASME, API, CSA and other codes, specifications and standards.

High quality flaws are achieved by a combination of first class workmanship, a unique blend of welding and non-destructive testing skills, plus a full understanding of the product. Flawed specimens contain purposely induced real flaws which are accurately sized and located. Each specimen is supplied with documentation detailing flaw types, sizes and location. Our policy of setting new standards and developing new techniques to improve quality and reliability, assures the highest quality of flaws.

We have specifically developed our business processes to enable us to satisfy the quality requirements and time constraints faced by our clients. Our primary focus is on exceptional flawed specimen quality, flaw sizing accuracy and timely delivery.

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Third party inspection services

Third party inspection services refers to independent inspection services that are provided by inspection agencies. ESL Industrial Support Services provides Technical Inspection, Verification, Testing and Conformity Assessment for Industrial Markets. The core values of complete independence, transparency and integrity guide us in our mission to deliver first-class services on a constant high quality level to customers around India. Our Teams of Engineers ensure that the quality and performance of products or installations meet applicable requirements, whether they are regulatory, voluntary or client specific. We help to improve the integrity, quality and efficiency of equipment, assure safe and health working conditions for employees and minimize the environmental impact of industrial activities.

Our Services are divided into:

  • Industrial Training
  • Industrial Equipment Sales
  • Third party inspection services
  • Engineering Consultancy

Technical Manpower Placement Assistances

We are highly specialized in providing Technical Manpower for various kinds of project activities, Maintenance, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operation and Maintenance etc.

We have been specialized into technical manpower for various applications like :

  • Construction Activity
  • Project Planning
  • Project Engineering
  • Quality Control
  • Safety
  • Procurement
  • Detail Engineering
  • Basic Design Engineering
  • Site Supervision
  • Site Survey
  • Third party inspection services
  • Commissioning Activities
  • Pre Commissioning Activities
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Operation and Maintenance Activities
  • Piping inspection technology.
  • Welder training
  • NDT training and certifications
  • ASME and API code knowledge
  • Welding Procedure Specification as per ASME SEC IX
  • Welder Performance Qualification as per ASME SEC IX
  • NDT,QC procedure making and updation as per codes and standards.
  • Failure analysis
  • NDT and inspection for PT,MT,UT
  • QA/QC consultant services
  • ISO Consultant services
  • Class on QA/QC
  • API-510,570 preparatory
  • CSWIP 3.1,3.2,3.2.2 welding inspector, senior welding inspector preparatory classes
  • BGAS Painting inspector preparatory classes
  • NDT Manpower

We are providing the services in various field of Non-Destructive Testing, Stress Relieving, Metallurgical Testing and Quality Control/Inspection activities during Plant Shutdown, Construction works, Fabrication Works and also in Maintenance Activities etc.

Third party inspection services

Third Party Inspection refers to independent inspection services that are provided by inspection agencies.

Our Third Party Inspection Services

Third Party Inspection Services for Fix Equipment:

  • Water tube boilers,
  • Fire Tube Boiler,
  • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers,
  • Fin Tube Heat Exchangers,
  • Pressure Vessel,
  • Storage tanks,
  • Line pipe,
  • Steel Structure,
  • Valves

Third Party Inspection Services for Rotary Equipment:

  • Reciprocating Compressor,
  • Centrifugal pumps,
  • Gas Turbine,
  • Steam Turbine,
  • Fan and Blower,
  • Centrifugal Compressor

Quality Policy

 Quality is an on -going process of building and sustaining relationships by assessing, anticipating and fulfilling sustaining and/or implied needs.

“Quality is doing right things when no one is looking”

-Henry Ford

Quality is not an act, it is a habit. It is everyone’s responsibility. Our Team of Engineers is responsible for the quality inspection we provide to your products. We are committed ourselves to inspect and evaluate the quality by providing Non-Destructive Testing and Third party inspection services that meets our customer’s requirements through the continuous improvement of our processes.

Our employees are insisted totally to commit for quality performance and intends to conduct our professional ethics in a responsible manner.

Our aim is to be the total excellent NDT Provider to our customers in Manufacturing, Fabrication, Heavy Industries, Oil and Gas, Petro-Chemicals, Heat exchangers, Pressure Equipment, Civil, Power Sector, Weldments and many more.

Profits are the result, the by-product of great service.

First party inspection refers to quality control activities that are done by equipment vendors or sellers. Second party inspection refers to inspection activities that are done by equipment buyers or purchasers. In fact first party is seller and second party is buyer. So when you say second party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality control activities that are done by a buyer and when you say first party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality check that are done by a vendor in its construction shop. These quality controls and inspections are done based on Performa Invoice, Purchase Order and International standards.

Third party inspection services refer to independent inspection activities that are done by a Third Party Inspection Agency either hired by a buyer or seller.

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Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – ESL Industrial Support Services

Third Party Inspection for pressure vessel  refers to independent inspection services that are provided by inspection agencies.

In purchasing and procurement projects the sellers and vendors are first parties. The second parties are purchasers or buyers.

First party inspection refers to quality control activities that are done by equipment vendors or sellers.

Second party inspection refers to inspection activities that are done by equipment buyers or purchasers.

In fact first party is seller and second party is buyer. So when you say second party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality control activities that are done by a buyer and when you say first party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality check that are done by a vendor in its construction shop.

These quality controls and inspections are done based on Performa Invoice, Purchase Order and International standards.

 

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel refers to independent inspection activities that are done by a Third Party Inspection agency either hired by a buyer or seller

Third Party Inspection for Pressure vessels
Based on the ASME Code Section VIII, pressure vessels are containers for the containment of pressure, either internal or external.

This pressure may be obtained from an external source, or by the application of heat from a direct or indirect source, or any combination thereof.

Third Party Inspection

All pressure vessel inspection and testing is done against the approved drawings, purchase order specifications, purchasers or company standards, and within the practices and rules of the country, state or province and any government decrees, laws, ordinance or regulation as may apply.

The applicable codes and specifications for a pressure vessel that is under the construction process is:

  • Design code
  • Purchase order specification
  • Purchaser’s standards
  • Approved drawings

And the applicable codes and standard are:

  • ASME VIII Division 1 or 2
  • ASME V
  • ASME IX

The applicable codes and standard may be based other international standards such as BS 5500, etc. This content is general and can be useful if even the design code is different from ASME Code.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Required Documents for Third Party Inspector Review:

The list of documents normally is agreed upon in the Pre-Inspection meeting, which is held several weeks before the actual commencement of the inspection work.

The parties that participate in this meeting are the manufacturer, purchaser and third party inspection agency representatives.

These are the list of documents which are normally agreed to be presented to the inspector:

  • Pressure Vessel Manufacture Quality Control Plan
  • Pressure Vessel Inspection and Test Plan
  • Pressure Vessel Data Sheet
  • Pressure Vessel Approved Drawings
  • Pressure Vessel Strength Calculation Sheets
  • Pressure Vessel Material Test Reports
  • Pressure Vessel Welding Specification Procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records(PQR)
  • Pressure Vessel Welding Map
  • Pressure Vessel Welders Qualifications Reports
  • Pressure Vessel NDE Procedures
  • Pressure Vessel NDE Personnel Qualifications Reports
  • Pressure Vessel Heat Treatment Procedure
  • Pressure Vessel Calibration Certificates for Test Equipment
  • Pressure Vessel Hydrostatic Testing Procedure and Water Quality Document
  • Pressure Vessel Preparation and Painting Procedure
  • Pressure Vessel Preservation, Packing and Shipping Procedure
  • Pressure Vessel Packing List

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Material Inspection

The first actual inspection work on the pressure vessel is the raw materials inspection. Based on the ASME Code, providing material test reports for pressure vessel plates is mandatory. For other components, the marking inspection will be enough.

But if the purchase order has mandated the MTR to be provided for all components, such as nozzle pipes, fittings, etc., then the manufacturer needs to provide them as well.

As mentioned above, the original or authenticated copies of mill certificates for plates normally are available at the manufacturer’s premises.

The third party inspector examines these certificates for compliance with specifications, and where appropriate, drawings.

The review includes checks on:

  • Certificate No.
  • Heat or Cast No.
  • Chemical Composition.
  • Mechanical Properties.
  • Heat Treated Condition.
  • NDE Applied and Results.

Then the inspector witnesses the plate material identification on the certificates against the plate marking. It is also necessary to check the identification with the pressure vessel drawing datasheet, material list and other specifications as appropriate.

The transfer identification to cut off plates also is checked.

Visual inspections for surface finish and probable defects are done and dimensional compliance with specification also needs to be controlled.

When the third party inspector carries out the material inspection, then provides the inspection visit report (IVR), the report contains the following items:

  • Confirmation of satisfactory document review
  • Record of the endorsement of certification reviewed/witnessed
  • Record of all non-conformities
  • Record of any tests witnessed and the result

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Fabrication

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

 

When the pressure vessel raw material inspection is carried out, and the results were satisfactory or non-conformities were closed by remedial action, then the pressure vessel manufacturer will start fabrication.

The third party inspector checks the following points on the pressure vessel, based on the inspection and test plan (ITP), which has already been agreed upon between the purchaser and the pressure vessel manufacturer.

The inspection scope is determined in the ITP. Some purchasers prefer to have stringent controls and assign the TPI for more “hold or witness points” for inspection and test activities, and some others prefer less “hold or witness points” and assign the TPI much more work in the “review document.”

This depends in the inspection budget, which purchasers assign for inspection. Much more inspection will have a much larger cost and less risk, and conversely, less inspection will have less cost but more risks.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Preparation for Welding

The third party inspector carries out the visual and dimensional check to ensure compliance with WPS and other specifications. Where specified, weld bevels are examined by the required code method after grinding/machining.

It is necessary that the edges and weld bevels are clean, dry and free from surface defects, laminations, cracks, voids, notches, etc.

They are causes for rejection unless suitable/satisfactory remedial action can be taken.

Weld repairs are carried out in accordance with the code requirements and approved by the client before welding proceeds and serious or excessive defects normally are reported.

If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Fit-Up Inspection

Shapes and dimensions are checked in accordance with the approved WPS and drawing.

Tack welds are produced using the applicable WPS conditions, and it is necessary to be visually free from defects.

Magnetic Testing (MT) or Penetration Testing (PT) may be performed in accordance with the code requirement.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Monitoring of Weld Conditions

The third party inspector controls preheat heat temperature and method, interpass temperatures, weld material control, welder and process qualifications for conformity to the code requirements.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Back Gouging Inspection

The third party inspector controls the shape and dimensions of the back gouged groove for conformity to the WPS requirement.

It is necessary that the visual appearance is clean and free from defects. NDE examination is done in accordance with the code requirement.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Post Weld Inspection

After completion of all welding and grinding operations, a visual examination confirms there are no harmful defects such as cracks, lack of fusion, surface porosity or exposed slag inclusions, incomplete penetration, incorrect profile of the weld, lack of leg length and overlap.

Temporary attachments are removed, ground smooth, and the areas are checked for defects by MP or PT for defects.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

 

 Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Non-Destructive Examination

NDE is performed by qualified personnel by the approved techniques. The techniques available are dependent on the vessel classification and the materials used.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Weld Repair

The pressure vessel weld repairs are completed using an approved WPS method and retested accordingly.

It is necessary that all repairs are approved before any post weld heat treatment is carried out.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Post Weld Heat Treatment

The third party inspector reviews the post weld heat treatment record of the temperature and time in accordance with the approved code/procedure.

The results of hardness tests are reviewed in accordance with the code requirements.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Dimensional Measurement and Visual Inspection

The third party inspector checks all major dimensions and that the position/orientation of attachments are in accordance with the code requirements.

In addition, a full visual examination of both inside (where practicable) and outside surfaces of the vessel is completed by the third party inspector.

Particular attention is paid to the cleanliness of the interior of the vessel, the condition/appearance of welds and associated areas, and the condition of the sealing faces.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

 Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Pneumatic Test

The third party inspector witnesses the low pressure pneumatic test for nozzle reinforcing pads, support saddles or other attachments when specified by approved low pressure pneumatic test procedure using soapy water as the indicating medium.

A minimum of 1 gauge with correct working ranges as described by the code is used.

Similarly, If the third party inspector is not in the hold or witness point in the ITP for this inspection stage, then he/she will review the pressure vessel manufacturer quality control report in his/her coming visit or on the final inspection day.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Hydro-static Testing

The third party inspector controls the following items for Hydro-static Testing:

  • Calibration status and correct working ranges of gauges. A minimum of 2 pressure gauges are attached to each item under testing.
  • Adequate provision for venting of high points and draining is provided.
  • Test pressure is applied as directed by procedure or code until the testing limit pressure is reached. During hold period, a methodical check for leaks is conducted.
  • Test pressures, metal and water temperatures are recorded.
  • Water quality is as specified.

Special requirements of the purchaser’s specification for deflection or strain gauges or pressure/time/temperature recordings are examined by the inspector and the records are verified.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Final Inspection

After hydrostatic testing, the vessel is thoroughly drained and dried out by approved methods. All internal fittings, attachments, coatings or other requirements need to be completed.

The specified post hydrostatic test NDE needs to be completed and the vessel closed.

All pressure vessels are checked for cleanliness and dryness by an approved method.

The third party inspector rechecks the nozzle, saddle and bracket locations and orientations against the assembly drawings.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Name Plate

The content of the marking is checked in accordance with the approved drawing and specifications by the third party inspector.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Painting and Coating Inspection

Surface preparation for painting is checked for the following points, according to specification by the third party inspector:

  • Cleaning method (Blast or scraping and wire brushing)
  • Preparation grades
  • Freedom from weld spatter, blow-holes and other defects
  • Dry film thickness is checked according to specification

Surface condition needs to be free from pin-holes, runs damage and other discontinuity

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Spares and Accessories

The third party inspector controls spares, tools and accessories and makes visual and dimensional inspection for materials, workmanship and quantity according to the purchase order specification and packing list.

The marking and/or tag is checked for identification.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Pressure Vessel Reporting

The third party inspector provides an Inspection Visit Report (IVR) after each visit, as well as a final report summarizing the activities carried out during the pressure vessel production in accordance with the contract requirements and circulated within the time limits specified in the contract.

The report is in the format required by the client and clearly indicates final acceptance or rejection of the pressure vessel.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Pressure Vessel Release Note

When required by the contract or purchase order, a release note is issued by the third party inspection agency and given to the manufacturer when the pressure vessels have been accepted.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Packing, Marking and Shipping

The following points are checked by the third party inspector:

  • Cleanliness and dryness of pressure vessels
  • Rust prevention for all machined surfaces
  • Protection for cover for all opening and protruding parts
  • Packing style and suitably for overseas transportation
  • Shipping marks and other markings and notification of welding prohibited, etc.
  • Where nitrogen purge is specified the gas pressure is checked and the presence of warning notices checked.

Third Party Inspection for Pressure Vessel – Pressure Vessel Final Book (Dossier)

The following final documents are reviewed and signed off by the third party inspector:

As built, drawings if required, Manufacturer’s data reports, Material certificate or certified mill test reports for all pressure parts, Material list or map, Welder record for each seam or map, Heat treatment records (Temperature-time record chart during PWHT), Dimensional record, NDE records, Production test record/mock test record, Alloy verification records, (if required), hydrostatic test record, Pneumatic test record, Hardness test record, Post weld heat treatment NDE, if specified, Name plate or other marks, Packing list, Spare parts and tool list. These are required for Third party inspection of Pressure Vessel.

Third Party Inspection

 

Third Party Inspection

 Third Party Inspection refers to independent inspection services that are provided by inspection agencies. In purchasing and procurement projects the sellers and vendors are first parties. The second parties are purchasers or buyers.

First party inspection refers to quality control activities that are done by equipment vendors or sellers.

Second party inspection refers to inspection activities that are done by equipment buyers or purchasers.

In fact first party is seller and second party is buyer. So when you say second party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality control activities that are done by a buyer and when you say first party inspection, it means that an inspection and quality check that are done by a vendor in its construction shop.

These quality controls and inspections are done based on Proforma Invoice, Purchase Order and International standards.

Third Party Inspection

The Third Party Inspection refers to independent inspection activities that are done by a Third Party Inspection either hired by a buyer or seller.

A third-party inspection company is a business organization complying with the ISO 17010 standard. Inspection and quality control are the most important tools in today’s corporate world.

Third-party inspection or “Category A” is the most stringent of the 3 categories of inspection organization that the standard specifies. Such organizations are third party inspection agencies that must not be involved in any activities other than inspection and testing. Based on this requirement the third party inspection agency must not be involved in design, procurement, fabrication, construction and installation.

All companies and parties such as buyers, sellers, engineering companies, plant owners must have access to these agencies and use their services. The confidentiality, independence, impartiality and integrity are important conditions for being a Third Party Inspection Company.

The ISO 1720: – Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection- specifies characteristic of these kinds of inspection agencies.

Based on these requirements, these agencies must be impartial and independent in their inspection activities and in their inspection reports and results.

All interested companies such as traders, buyers, sellers, engineering companies, construction companies must have access to the services of these inspection agencies.

The impartial and independence conditions are very important factors for third party Inspection agencies. In this direction ISO 17020 does not allow these companies to be participated or involved in any procurement, purchasing, construction, installation and even design activities.

They must only provide Third Party Inspection and not anything else.

Based definition of the ISO 17020, these inspection companies are category A inspection organization. Based on this standard there are two more inspection organizations that are not independent.

A category B inspection organization is an inspection department in a large-scale company that is involved in the design, procurement, construction, installation, etc. and this inspection department provides inspection services to its own company.

Third Party Inspection

Normally a category B inspection organization is a quality control department in an engineering or EPC company.

This department assists company in procurement and purchasing projects and makes inspections on the equipment and materials that are purchased by own company.

Suggest an EPC company has a contract with an oil company for design, procurement, and construction of a desalting plant.

Then the quality control department of this EPC Company makes inspection on the equipment and material that have been ordered by EPC contractor for this desalting plant.

So this is what we name second party inspection and based the ISO 17020 is category B type inspection.

This inspection will not be enough by end-user or in this example oil company.

The oil company will hire an independent inspection agency or in other word a category A inspection company to conduct inspection on the procured equipment and material by EPC company.

Sometimes the end-user or “oil company in this example” ignores to hire an independent inspection company by itself but mandates that the EPC Company to hire an independent inspection agency that is in their approved list.

Different projects have different procedures for handling inspection activities in their procurement projects.

Sometimes the procured equipment is inspected by both parties i.e. by EPC contractor quality control as well as by end-user third party inspection agency. In other word equipment are inspected by category A and category B inspection organizations.

Based on ISO 17020 definition, there is also category C inspection organizations. These inspection organizations are not too much. It refer to an inspection department of engineering company that provide services to its own procurement and purchasing projects as well as to other engineering companies.

Similar to the category B inspection organizations these companies also cannot be independent.

Third Party Inspection

There are lots of scopes of work for Category A inspection agencies or in other word in third party inspection companies. One of them is Third Party Inspection that refers to quality part of work.

In this part an inspection agency checks and makes sure that the quality of the commodity is as the same of purchase order specification.

The scope of work is determined by buyers and purchasers. Some of them require only a pre-shipment inspection and some other may mandate more stringent scope and ask their third party inspection agency to witness important tests and inspections such as material certificate review, material identification, welding inspection, NDE test review, dimensional control, hydro-static testing, mechanical running testing, performance testing, painting inspection, packing and marking inspection and loading inspection.

The scope of work for inspection and testing is defined through inspection and test plan (ITP). This is very important document in purchasing and procurement projects. This document identifies duty and task of each parties regarding inspection during manufacturing and construction process.

In giant project it is necessary that an inspection company or a category A inspection organization toThird Party Inspection. It is duty of inspection agency to check that to see if all inspections and tests are done with satisfactory results before issuing of inspection release notes.

But in no case an inspection agency must expedite procurement work such as reporting to client about percentage of manufacturing progress or etc. These are not task of inspection agency; this must be done by EPC contractor expeditor engineer or technician.

This checking must be done based approved inspection and test plan. The inspection agency can use the ITP as check list to see if all inspection completed and their inspection visit reports are available.

It is best practice that an inspection releases note to be referred to the purchase order number as well as to the inspection and test plan document number. The quantity also must be stated in release note if the commodity is going to be shipped partially.

It is responsibility of the category A inspection organization or inspection agency to issue an inspection visit report after each visit in manufacturer shop. The inspection date must be notified to inspection agency normally 7 working days in advance.

It is responsibility of the vendor to notify the inspector agency. The quality control team of a manufacturer must check inspection and test plan frequently and when they see they have reached to specific stage of construction that need an inspection, then must notify inspector for its visit.

The communication channel between inspection agency, vendor and client must be set-up.

This normally is done in Pre-Inspection meeting or Pre-Production meeting. In this meeting that is conducted before commencement of project, all parties will be attended in the meeting and discuss about project coordination and communication.

All parties are responsible to act and communicate based what is agreed and confirmed in the meeting and Minute of Meeting (MOM) will be based for coming actions.

Raw material inspection must be done based purchase order specification. The Third Party Inspection is another important task of inspection agencies.  They check material conformity based on BSEN 10204 requirements for 3.1 and 3.2 certifications.

A 3.1 material certificate refers to the certificate that is issued by a material manufacturer but a 3.2 certificate is material certificate that is issued by material manufacturer but confirmed and approved by independent inspection agency. It is necessary that inspection agency to witness important test during of manufacturing process for confirming such certificates.

 

 TYPES OF QUALITY INSPECTION

  1. A pre-production inspection tells the buyer which kind of raw materials (or components) will be used. Factories are often suspected of lowering their costs by purchasing substandard materials, and this can be disastrous for the buyer (e.g. the wrong kind of chip in an electronic device).
  2. A during production inspection (often called “DUPRO” in the industry) allows the buyer to have an idea of average product quality, early in the production cycle. It is the most useful and the most under-rated tool at the disposal of importers, who often only rely on final inspections.
  3. The final random inspection (also called “pre-shipment inspection”) is by far the most common type of QC check. It takes place once 100% of shipment quantity is finished and at least 80% is packed, so it can be a real random inspection (this is not exactly the case if quality is checked earlier) and suppliers cannot play games.
  4. The container loading inspection, like the pre-production inspection, it is seldom used. But it can be a worthwhile option in some specific cases.

Third-party inspection is not a “cure-all” solution or a “silver bullet” as some importers might be mistakenly led to believe. But if used correctly, it can be a powerful tool for shedding light on the status and quality of the goods you’re importing abroad.

 

Third Party Inspection

 

 

 

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 Basic Definitions:

contractor
An entity that includes the primary organization and any subcontractors engaged in pipeline construction covered by this RP.

inspector
An individual qualified to monitor, assess, evaluate, verify, discuss, decide, resolve, report, and document pipeline construction activities to ensure the requirements of the design, drawings, specifications, regulations, and industry practices are being met safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound manner.

owner/operator
An entity, usually a pipeline company, who owns and/or operates and is responsible for pipeline or other utility assets.

Abbreviations

ACI American Concrete Institute
BMP best management practices
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CP cathodic protection
dbA decibels measured on A scale
FWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control Act, aka Clean Water Act
HAZCOM hazard communication
HAZMAT hazardous material
HDD horizontal directional drilling
HVAC high voltage alternating current
GPS global positioning system
IDLH immediately dangerous to life and health
JSA job safety analysis
LFL lower flammable limit
LOTO lockout/tagout
MARSEC Marine Security
MOC management of change
MSDS material safety data sheet                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

PE professional engineer
PEL permissible exposure limit
PPE personal protective equipment
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
ROW right-of-way
RP recommended practice
SCBA self-contained breathing apparatus
SPCC spill prevention, control, and containment
SWP3 storm water pollution prevention plans
TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Card

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

General
The JSA (5.2) identifies hazards that necessitate the use of PPE. Inspection personnel should know when personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary, what PPE is needed, and how PPE is to be properly used, including its limitations. Typically, PPE for pipeline construction includes but is not limited to approved eye, head, foot, hand, and hearing protection; safety apparel; respiratory devices; and various protective shields.

Eye Protection
Eye protection includes safety glasses, safety glasses with side shields, goggles, face shields, and welding goggles and hoods. The type of eye protection required will depend on the hazard encountered.

Head Protection
Generally, head protection (approved hard hats) is required when injury could occur from impact or electrical shock. Normally, hard hats are worn at all times on every construction site or when otherwise dictated by owner/operator and contractor requirements.

Foot Protection
Approved foot protection is also a standard requirement on construction sites. This protection includes boots or shoes of leather or leather-type construction that cover the entire foot along with safety toes.

Hand Protection
Approved gloves should be worn depending on tasks involved

Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is used when the work environment noise level exceeds 85 dbA over an 8-hour period based a noise level survey. This protection includes ear plugs or ear covers with suitable noise reduction factors.

Wearing Apparel
Approved clothing identified in the JSA or depending on the tasks involved that protects against work hazards and the environment are required. For example, apparel could minimally include: fire retardant clothing, chemical resistant suits, leather for metal spark protection, etc.

Respiratory Protection
This protection involves proper use of air-purifying respirators, air-supplied respirators, or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The type of respirator depends on the type of hazard encountered. Users of this equipment should have knowledge of owner/operator and contractor requirements and be trained in its use, especially mask fit test and the operation of the devices.

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API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector

Duration : 5 days

API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 570 – Piping Inspector

Duration : 5 days

API-570 Piping Inspection Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API Piping Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector

Duration : 5 days

API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector  Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 571 – Corrosion and Material professional

Duration : 3 days

API 571 – Corrosion and Material professional Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API 571 – Corrosion and Material professional Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 577 – Welding inspection and Metallurgy Professional

Duration : 3 days

API 577 – Welding inspection and Metallurgy Professional Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API 577 – Welding inspection and Metallurgy Professional Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 580 – Risk Based Inspection Professional

Duration : 3 days

API 580 – Risk Based Inspection Professional  Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API 580 – Risk Based Inspection Professional Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

API 1169 – Pipeline Inspector

Duration : 5 days

API 1169 – Pipeline Inspector  Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the \API 1169 – Pipeline Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

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API 570 – Piping Inspector:

Corrosion rates and inspection intervals – Welds joint – Quality factors and casting factors – Internal pressure minimum thickness of pipe – Pressure testing – Impact testing – Preheating and heat treatment requirements – Thermal expansion – Minimum wall thickness and working pressure for flanges – Minimum required thickness of a permanent blank – Non destructive examination – Damage mechanisms – Welding metallurgy – Inspection of piping components .

Objectives

API-570 Piping Inspection Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API Piping Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector:

Corrosion rates and inspection intervals – Joints efficiencies – Static head –Internal pressure – Pressure testing – Impact testing – Weld size for attachment welds at opening – Nozzle reinforcement – Welding procedure review – Non destructive examination – Damage mechanisms – Welding metallurgy – Pressure relieving devices – Inspection of Pressure Vessel.

Objectives

API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Exam Preparation course is designed to maximize your success in passing the API Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Examination by teaching you by online and offline.

We teach you to understand the API Body of Knowledge specifies and what it requires the candidates know and to reference the ASME and API codes during the examination and to address the calculations required for successfully attending API ICP exam.

 

 

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High quality flaws are achieved by a combination of first class workmanship, a unique blend of welding and non-destructive testing skills, plus a full understanding of the product. Flawed specimens contain purposely induced real flaws which are accurately sized and located. Each specimen is supplied with documentation detailing flaw types, sizes and location

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Magnetic particle testing:
Method description:
Magnetic particle testing is one of the very common NDT methods. The main application is in the automotive and aerospace industry, and also in energetics and transportation industry. Due to simple physical background this method is easy to perform and it is very often required during the maintenance of the plant. MT is able to detect the surface and sub-surface imperfections (cracks, porosity, inclusions etc.) in the ferromagnetic (Fe) material. For other materials (non-ferromagnetic) MT is not applicable.
Physical background:
The ferromagnetic material becomes magnetically saturated if it is magnetized in a proper way. The material discontinuity has different magnetic properties (usually is non-magnetic – air inside of the crack, slug or gas in porosity). This inhomogeneity of the magnetic properties deforms magnetic field, its force lines step off the material to surface, and create the scatter magnetic flow. This flow holds the information about magnetic inhomogeneity. The magnetic powder is applied on the surface of the material. This powder is in place of the material magnetic properties fitted to the surface by the scattered magnetic flow. This fitted cluster of magnetic powder creates an indication. The indications have bright or colour contrast and could be easily seen on the background material. The MT is able to detect the imperfections from width of a few microns.

Defect Vs Flaw Vs Discontinuity:

This issue of semantics came up in another thread. It is one which has been much discussed in some groups I participate in. It has also been addressed by ASNT for example, who require use of the word “discontinuity” in their publications.

In my current opinion, which has evolved over time (covering up for use of words defect and flaw in previous papers of mine), the appropriate terminology is “discontinuity”. The words “defect” and “flaw” imply that there is a some judgement made as to the serviceability of the object under inspection, if an object contains defects or flaws, is it not defective or flawed, and therefore unfit for service?

It is in fact NOT the role of the inspector to determine whether an object under inspection is fit for service. The inspector performs an inspection, which may yield indications of discontinuities in the object under test. It is the role of the structural engineer to provide the guidelines by which this indication is interpreted to determine fitness for service.

Discontinuities exist in all materials, as noted by another poster in the previous thread. Some are beneficial, alloying elements for example. Some are benign under the expected usage of the object under inspection, therefore are not “defects”.

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