ICPIIT 2022

International Chemical and Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology Conference 2022

Sugar Land Marriott Town Square
Sugar Land, TX

16 - 18 March 2022

ICPIIT is ASNT’s foremost conference dedicated to the chemical and petroleum industry and provides a forum for the exchange of theoretical, practical, and scientific information. Topics include: Downstream Refineries, Midstream Pipelines, Shipping & Terminals, Upstream Oil & Gas Production, Chemical Plants, Constructions, Training, Qualifications, and Certifications.

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Companion Program (5 February) - $10

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Full registration includes access to the technical sessions, exhibit floor, and all general sessions. Short courses, tours, banquets, and other ticketed events may be offered at an additional charge.

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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM \| General Session

A New Perspective from ASNT’s Executive Director on Enhancing Member Value Mr Neal Couture American Society for Nondestructive Testing Mr Neal Couture, American Society for Nondestructive Testing Room: Sugar Land I – IV Presentation info A New Perspective from ASNT’s Executive Director on Enhancing Member Value Presenting author(s): Mr Neal Couture Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 8:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Print this page

topics	Robotics and Data Management I Room: Sugar Land I – IV
9:00 AM	How to Readily Access Accurate Data in Pipeline Integrity Management Presenter(s): Mr Randall P Stremmel Presentation info How to Readily Access Accurate Data in Pipeline Integrity Management Presenting author(s): Mr Randall P Stremmel Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Pipelines are among the most complex and critical assets to manage in the world. As evidenced by a recent study into pipeline incidents over the past nine years, the stakes with pipeline failure are high: on average each day in the US alone, 1.7 incidents are reported, requiring 9 people to be evacuated and causing almost $1.3 billion in property damage. In fact, a pipeline catches fire every four days and results in an explosion every 11 days – resulting in injury every five days on average, and a fatality every 26.[1] With the plethora of leaks and explosions that have been occurring recently, and the increased emphasis on pipeline regulations with the new laws and standards coming out, you are likely all too aware of the stakes. The question is: How can you get ahead of them? The answer lies in digital data. With the recent surge in digitalization, critical and accurate information about pipeline health is more readily accessible than ever. Tools now exist that deliver real data in real time at all stages of the pipeline’s lifecycle – from construction through to operations. In fact, even inspection work can be reported immediately from the field via mobile tablet. All of this can translate into substantial productivity gains, risk mitigation, and reduced likelihood of failure – but the real game changer is the access to readily accurate data from your asset at any time. Let’s examine how. Print this page
9:30 AM	How Improved Inspection Planning and NDT Could Have Prevented Some Big Incidents in the Refining Industry Presenter(s): Mr John T Reynolds Presentation info How Improved Inspection Planning and NDT Could Have Prevented Some Big Incidents in the Refining Industry Presenting author(s): Mr John T Reynolds Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:30 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 This presentation will cover several actual examples showing now better inspection planning with the proper NDE techniques could have discovered deterioration in equipment and piping systems in the hydrocarbon process industry before loss of containment occurred. Emphasis is placed on understanding of what types of NDE techniques are appropriate for different kinds of deterioration expected in the hydrocarbon process industry. Optimizing the selection and placement of condition monitoring locations (CMLs/TMLs) will be discussed in order to increase the likelihood of finding the many different kinds of corrosion and deterioration expected in hydrocarbon processing equipment. Specific examples will be referenced of recent guidance now contained in API Inspection Standards on NDE techniques for specific types of damage mechanisms. Print this page
topics	Robotics and Data Management II Room: Sugar Land I – IV
10:30 AM	NDE Procedures Presenter(s): Mr Nat Y Faransso Presentation info NDE Procedures Presenting author(s): Mr Nat Y Faransso Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 NDE procedures are normally required by various codes, standards and specifications as essential part of NDE examinations. There is a wide misunderstanding of the purpose of NDE procedures and the role of each party that prepare, review and implement the procedures This paper discusses NDE procedures, the purpose, and goals of NDE procedures preparation and implementation. Print this page
11:00 AM	Redefining the complex issues of Personnel Certification in NDT Presenter(s): Mr David R Bajula Presentation info Redefining the complex issues of Personnel Certification in NDT Presenting author(s): Mr David R Bajula Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 It is fairly universal that “Personnel Certification” is built around three (3) elements; education, training, and experience. This presentation will breakdown the fundamental importance of each of these areas and expand on another area which many times gets overlooked; skill. Where training & the experience becomes the basis for “satisfactory performance”, we will detail how “skill” is paramount for exceptional performance which is many times required for critical components and often not properly assessed. We will detail our efforts on revitalizing our ACCP program and expand on the key elements: The Application Process · Eligibility to take Examinations · Education – the building blocks for any type of professional career or job · Qualification – evaluating the overall training, knowledge & experience · Sponsorship – enhancing the process for validating qualification by a Level III The Examination Process · Written Examinations · General – the fundamental theory that must be understood and why you cannot underestimate the importance of “theory”. · Specific – the ability to understand and follow specific instructions or procedures for specific tasks, techniques, etc. · Practical Examinations · Hands-on demonstration of ability to perform exams to different industry sectors, special techniques within various methods, etc. · Analysis of data or results is paramount to the end-user, therefore, this is a key part of any examination. · Procedure Writing (for Level III’s only) · Ability to prepare and NDT procedure. Print this page

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM \| Lunch
Sponsored Lunch - Round Table N/A Room: Magnolia I – III Presentation info Sponsored Lunch - Round Table Presenting author(s): Co-Authors: Room: Magnolia I – III \| 11:30 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Print this page

topics	Robotics and Data Management III Room: Sugar Land I – IV
1:30 PM	Inspection Techniques for the detection of Corrosion Under Pipe Support Presenter(s): Mr John R Lilley Presentation info Inspection Techniques for the detection of Corrosion Under Pipe Support Presenting author(s): Mr John R Lilley Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 1:30 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Around two thirds of failures on onshore plant are attributable to pipework. Pipe support locations are generally of higher risk compared to adjacent pipework due to the combined effects of internal and external damage mechanisms together with the potential for stress concentration. The inspection requirement may be identified through visual inspection, either when supports are removed or where corrosion product is evident adjacent to a support, as an output of RBI assessment, and/or experience of failures. A number of ultrasonic techniques are available for the detection and assessment of CUPS. This paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of four techniques in current usage, and provides guidance on where they may be used in a complementary fashion. These include: Shear Horizontal Electro-magnetic Acoustic Transducers (SH-EMATs); Lamb Wave Electro-magnetic Acoustic Transducers (LW-EMATs); Multiskip; Creeping Headwave Inspection MEthod (CHIME). The factors affecting the performance of each of these techniques include wall thickness, pipe diameter, coating thickness, probe separation, surface condition of the carrier pipe, and the morphology and extent of any corrosion present. All types and configurations of pipe support up to 2 m in length have been independently qualified. LW-EMAT is more tolerant of lift-off, and hence coating thickness; but it has been found to be less reliable than the other techniques. EMAT-based techniques are couplant-free. Multiskip and CHIME both require a liquid couplant feed, and require surface preparation as for any ultrasonic inspection technique. In certain cases, quantitative sizing may be possible, but as a general rule this does not apply. CHIME and EMAT-based techniques provide qualitative sizing with reasonable reliability. Multiskip can under certain circumstances provide qualitative sizing. The shear waves used in multiskip are readily scattered by rough surfaces. This is a very useful attribute in the verification of the absence of corrosion. In terms of integrity management, the techniques described provide a means of firstly screening supports to verify the absence of damage. This process is highly reliable, and it enables un-corroded supports to be eliminated from the requirement for further investigation. Those that exhibit evidence of corrosion can be further classified into <30% or<40% wall thickness and >30% or >40% wall thickness. This supports prioritization of remediation activities. Print this page
2:00 PM	The application of 3D digital imaging systems for damage assessment of oil & gas assets, including API 579. ASME B31G/RSTRENG and B31.8 fitness-for-service calculations and finite element analysis Presenter(s): Mr Matthew William Bellis Presentation info The application of 3D digital imaging systems for damage assessment of oil & gas assets, including API 579. ASME B31G/RSTRENG and B31.8 fitness-for-service calculations and finite element analysis Presenting author(s): Mr Matthew William Bellis Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3D digital data provides useful information on the integrity and fitness-for-service of a wide range of materials and assets, including piping, vessels, weldments, and structural components. Code compliance can better be determined by analyzing 3D surface information in conjunction with traditional methods such conventional VT, PT, MT, and UT data. The impact of anomalies, such as corrosion, cracking, or mechanical damage, on remaining strength can be better assessed using 3D surface data. This paper will focus on the use of 3D imaging for damage detection and assessment on oil & gas assets, and will explain the various technologies used to collect 3D surface data and the methods for analyzing the data to determine asset fitness for service. The application of machine learning, based on convolutional neural networks, for crack detection will be discussed. Case studies will be presented that compare the probability of detection (POD) of small anomalies for traditional visual inspection methods to that of the newer 3D imaging approaches, including robotic and automated remote access systems. Print this page
topics	Robotics and Data Management IV Room: Sugar Land I – IV
3:00 PM	Using Aerial Robotics that Make Physical Contact with Structures to Collect NDT Measurements Presenter(s): Mr Robert Dahlstrom Presentation info Using Aerial Robotics that Make Physical Contact with Structures to Collect NDT Measurements Presenting author(s): Mr Robert Dahlstrom Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Corrosion engineers take Nondestructive Testing (NDT) measurements at height as a method of determining the condition of Oil & Gas and other assets such as flare stacks, boilers, above-ground storage, and pressure vessels, piping and more. To do this at elevation currently, the engineer may need to utilize a lift, scaffolding, ladders, or ropework or even inspection trucks with elevated baskets, sometimes cranes or even specialty access such as rigging catwalks, or other solutions. The engineer will often hold a handheld digital testing device to the asset to take the measurements in these scenarios. While NDT inspection programs can dramatically increase the safety and integrity of infrastructure, industrial and manufacturing assets, access requirements in performing these inspections at elevation introduces risk. NDT inspection sites often require access to elevated areas and require the use of personal fall protection equipment (safety harness and lanyard). Working at height is dangerous, due to the possibility of falls, as well as being time-consuming due to access. In certain instances, it may also require taking an asset, such as a flare stack or a chimney stack, offline to allow it to cool so it can be accessed to take NDT readings. Utilizing an aerial robotics platform that makes contact with a surface in order to gather NDT measurements such as Dry Film Thickness (DFT), Surface Profile (SP), or Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) allows workers to remain safely on the ground. Since there is no need to move a lift, scaffolding or ladders and minimal movements required by the corrosion engineer or the robotic operator, the NDT measurement process can be faster in addition to being safer. Further, since the aerial robotic system (drone) contains onboard computers and sensors it is able to capture a lot of data during the exercise of an NDT inspection regime. The use of these aerial robotic NDT systems in the chemical and petroleum industrial environments carries unique challenges and operational variables. The Aerial Robotic System described in this paper afford safer, cheaper, and better NDT measurements and allow a more robust viewpoint into assets conditions than the slower and more expensive manual method. While early adopters in the industry stand to gain the most from implementing these systems they are also assuming the most risk until the systems become an industrial standard. Print this page
3:30 PM	Robotics Validation & Testing: Case Studies Presenter(s): Mr Adam Bazzi Presentation info Robotics Validation & Testing: Case Studies Presenting author(s): Mr Adam Bazzi Co-Authors: Mr Katherine Jonsson Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 3:30 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 IRISNDT is fully committed to the adoption of robotics for confined space inspection as both a safety and an efficiency initiative. Through a close relationship with GE Inspection Robotics, IRISNDT was the first NDT service provider to commercially test 3D localization on the GE Bike and Fast RVI in order to provide vital feedback to help improve the overall workflow and data management of these systems. This presentation will overview a few case studies demonstrating how robotic applications can save time and money, and are more effective from an integrity management perspective and a safety perspective. One case study involved utilizing the GE Bike platform to perform visual inspection of internal nozzles and also perform UT thickness at specified locations on a Boiler Feedwater Tank. One region consisted of a complicated array of small diameter nozzles ranging from ¾” to 2”. Without localization, identification of each nozzle would have been unfeasible. In a half day, a relatively large tank was inspected with no need for internal scaffolding, blinding of piping, lock & tag out, confined space entry, and associated permitting. This service saved the client approximately $30,000 and resulted in improved safety and integrity assurance. Print this page
4:00 PM	Utilizing Drone and Advanced Robotic Technology to support TAR activities for internal inspections and NDE eliminating the need for confined space entry (CSE) Presenter(s): Mr Justin Lecourias Presentation info Utilizing Drone and Advanced Robotic Technology to support TAR activities for internal inspections and NDE eliminating the need for confined space entry (CSE) Presenting author(s): Mr Justin Lecourias Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Utilization of drone and advanced robotic technology is having a profound impact on the inspection industry. The objective of utilizing drone and robotics is to capture data to determine the integrity of assets while eliminating safety risks, reducing craft support resources, increasing the inspection time and overall reducing TAR costs. Eliminating confined space entry is the most obvious risk that drone and robotics can address however there are other opportunities to reduce risk and the associated costs. The number of NDE methods accomplished by robotic platforms is expanding and hands on experience with the equipment leads to the development of additional uses. The utilization of robotics is a step change, almost a leap, in how inspection tasks are conducted. Change management is an important part of the equation that must be addressed. The robotic platforms are contributing to the safety of service provider’s employees as well as the employees of our clients. Many confined space entries are eliminated which enables the delivery of these inspections in a more cost effective manner. Print this page

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM \| General Session

The Role of performance Testing In Standardization to Manage Costs Mr John O'Brien itcSkills Mr John O'Brien, itcSkills Room: Sugar Land I – IV Presentation info The Role of performance Testing In Standardization to Manage Costs Presenting author(s): Mr John O'Brien Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 8:00 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Oil & gas industry originating from a high level at the world economic forum in Davos has embarked on ambitious targets for standardized procurement approaches across the industry. In this presentation we will expand on the role and driver for a global standardized NDE competency program in support of these ambitions. The presentation will blend the technical and business cases for a standardized program now and into the future. Print this page

topics	ISQ and Ultrasonics I Room: Sugar Land I – IV
9:00 AM	ASNT Oil & Gas Industry Sector Qualification program Presenter(s): Mr Michael G Sens Presentation info ASNT Oil & Gas Industry Sector Qualification program Presenting author(s): Mr Michael G Sens Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:00 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 The presentation will cover the development, successes, current statistics, and future plans for the ASNT O&G ISQ program. Print this page
9:30 AM	Open Panel Discussion On ISQ - Present and Future Q&A Presenter(s): Mr Michael G Sens Presentation info Open Panel Discussion On ISQ - Present and Future Q&A Presenting author(s): Mr Michael G Sens Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:30 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 Print this page
topics	ISQ and Ultrasonics II Room: Sugar Land I – IV
10:30 AM	Essential Training for Todays Straight Beam UT Practitioner Presenter(s): Mr Mark Carte Presentation info Essential Training for Todays Straight Beam UT Practitioner Presenting author(s): Mr Mark Carte Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 10:30 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 This presentation is intended to provide guidance on essential training for UT Practitioners performing Straight Beam UT in the Petroleum Refining and Chemical Process Industries. Within the presentation, six common problematic points UT Practitioners have difficulty with in the field and during todays testing to achieve certifications. Training, proper equipment and techniques will be discussed. Print this page
11:00 AM	Determining the Impact of Human Factors on the Performance of In-Service Non-Destructive Examination Presenter(s): Mr Roger Royer Presentation info Determining the Impact of Human Factors on the Performance of In-Service Non-Destructive Examination Presenting author(s): Mr Roger Royer Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 11:00 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 This presentation will discuss the results and findings of a recently completed PRCI research project (NDE 2-7) to investigate the effects of human performance factors on Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) performance for conducting Magnetic Particle Inspections (MPI) and Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UT) on pipeline components. MPI and UT techniques were targeted for this research project because they are among the most well understood and utilized NDE technologies for in-service oil and gas pipeline assessments. This NDE-2-7 project evaluated human performance factors by conducting a round-robin type study, where service providers were asked to conduct MPI and UT examinations on blind samples with known defects. The project consisted of initially conducting an inventory of pipeline samples that had been removed from service and were available at PRCI’s Technology Development Center (TDC). Based on this inventory, samples with degradation typical to what may be observed and inspected in the field were selected for use in the round-robin study. Baseline NDE was performed on all of the samples to establish and quantify the levels of degradation present. A detailed test plan was then developed to outline the human performance factors that would be evaluated during the round-robin study, including how these parameters would be assessed and documented. All of the round-robin participants were proctored, and the identified human performance factors were assessed during the round-robin testing. The human performance factors were than compared with the accuracy of the NDE results, to draw conclusions on the impact of the human factors on the NDE performance. Print this page

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM \| Lunch
Lunch with Exhibitors N/A Room: Sugar Land V – X Presentation info Lunch with Exhibitors Presenting author(s): Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land V – X \| 11:30 AM Thursday, June 18, 2020 Print this page

topics	ISQ and Ultrasonics III Room: Sugar Land I – IV
1:30 PM	Thickness Gages in my Lifetime in NDT Presenter(s): Mr Larry F Gochnauer Presentation info Thickness Gages in my Lifetime in NDT Presenting author(s): Mr Larry F Gochnauer Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 1:30 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 Throughout my 30 years in NDT, thickness gages have gone through an incredible journey. From analog to highly intelligent digital gages, the transformation has been amazing. This presentation with be a give and take as we discuss thickness gage history through “Our” lifetime. Print this page
2:00 PM	Advantages of TFM Techniques for welds inspections on CRA and carbon steel tubes Presenter(s): Dr Olivier Roy Presentation info Advantages of TFM Techniques for welds inspections on CRA and carbon steel tubes Presenting author(s): Dr Olivier Roy Co-Authors: Dr Guillaume Neau, Mr Gregoire Benoist Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 2:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 Many advanced PAUT instruments now offer FMC / TFM imaging techniques. TFM imaging is indeed increasingly recognized in the field of non-destructive testing for its qualities: realistic images over an extended region with optimized resolution, facilitating the analysis and interpretation of results. These techniques also allow for simplified setup of control configurations for faster and safer inspection work. Standards development is underway in the ASME and IIW working groups to qualify these techniques, and the number of successful applications in different industrial fields is steadily increasing. Despite these qualities, TFM imaging must respect the physics of ultrasound to produce relevant images. This article will present several weld inspection applications in which TFM imaging can be advantageously applied compared to PAUT techniques, using appropriate transducer and TFM option. For example, TRL transducers can improve defect detection in complex materials at chosen depth. The combination of these dual transducers with the TFM method produces high quality imaging with all the benefits. In case of attenuating material, TFM imaging can be enhanced by using a different excitation mode, such as PWI mode, to increase sensitivity and detection capability. Several applications are presented to illustrate the advantages of TFM techniques for weld inspections on CRA and carbon steel components. These results were obtained with a portable field device applying standard PAUT techniques and different options of TFM techniques using transducer with up to 128 elements. Print this page
topics	ISQ and Ultrasonics IV Room: Sugar Land I – IV
3:00 PM	Corrosion Resistant Alloys inspection Presenter(s): Mr Mohamed Aly Souissi Presentation info Corrosion Resistant Alloys inspection Presenting author(s): Mr Mohamed Aly Souissi Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 3:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 The use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs) for the control of corrosion in Oil and Gas components has numerous benefits. Production systems constructed of correctly selected CRAs (based on appropriate laboratory testing or previous field experience in similar environments) will provide a safe, leak-free system for the full duration of a project. These alloys are used as cladding, dissimilar metal welds or base material and present many ultrasonic inspection challenges due to beam steering, splitting, refraction and absorption and in some cases to the complex geometry of these components. This presentation describes the latest advances in UT techniques dedicated to CRA material inspections and highlights their advantages and limits based on onsite results. The use of PAUT DMA and DLA probes and FMC/TFM techniques will be discussed. Print this page
3:30 PM	Evaluation of Quantitative Tools Available with 3D PAUT and TFM Data Presenter(s): Mr Jesse Groom Presentation info Evaluation of Quantitative Tools Available with 3D PAUT and TFM Data Presenting author(s): Mr Jesse Groom Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 3:30 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 When ultrasonic data is placed into a three-dimensional point cloud additional tools for quantitative measurements become available. This is somewhat new in the industrial ultrasonic inspection industry but as software develops such tools and methods will become more commonly available. Fortunately for NDT the medical industry has had 3d Ultrasonic (UT), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data technology for many decades and have many tools for evaluating complex irregular shaped areas of interest that change or grow over time. In this paper we will discuss, apply, and evaluate these tools to 3d PAUT/TFM data and see how we can quantify information moving forward as technology grows in our industry. We will explore these tools on Creep, corrosion, stress corrosion cracking and weld root erosion. Print this page
4:00 PM	Review of Several New Improvements to Full Matrix Capture and the Total Focusing Methods Presenter(s): Mr Alan Caulder Presentation info Review of Several New Improvements to Full Matrix Capture and the Total Focusing Methods Presenting author(s): Mr Alan Caulder Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 4:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 Full Matrix Capture (FMC) and the Total Focusing Method (TFM) are revolutionizing phased array ultrasound. FMC and TFM are advanced acquisition and post-processing techniques, respectively, and can be implemented real-time for inspection purposes. FMC/TFM family provides many benefits over conventional Phased Array, with unique features, such as: a real-time high resolution reconstruction grid, viewing of several wave modes from one setup, improved vertical and lateral resolution, higher signal to noise ratio, improved flaw characterization and sizing, and reduced misinterpretation of geometric echoes versus defects. Raw FMC data can be saved and reprocessed later with improved signal processing algorithms. This paper will present a fundamental detailing of the FMC/TFM family, a sampling of TFM images from real-world defects, as well as highlighting improvements to speed up and optimize both FMC and TFM while keeping, and in some cases, improving signal-to-noise ratio. We also address the variable inputs to a system that can have a great overall effect on the FMC/TFM family inspection and data quality. Print this page

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM \| General Session

Plenary Talk - Executive Coach Dr Mark Hinderliter Third Way Inc Dr Mark Hinderliter, Third Way Inc Room: Sugar Land I – IV Presentation info Plenary Talk - Executive Coach Presenting author(s): Dr Mark Hinderliter Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 8:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Mark Hinderliter is an Executive Coach with decades of high-level leadership experience.His experience as a Senior Vice President for a global billion dollar company along with a PhD in Organization and Management is an uncommon fusion of executive experience and academic credentials. Mark has delivered leadership workshops with all levels of managers in several countries and on four continents. He supports clients with Executive Coaching, Leadership Development Programs and culture surveys to gauge the health of the organization. Mark’s approachable style, commitment to his clients and unique background makes him a trusted advisor for C-Suite Executives and their leadership teams. He is a franchisee with Leadership Management International. Mark is the host of the podcast, “Real Business in Real Time” where he interviews senior executives and business owners about the greatest lessons along their business journey. He is also the author of the book “Diamond Quality Leadership: Six Practices that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest.” Print this page

topics	Advancements in Radiography Corrosion Monitoring I Room: Sugar Land I – IV
9:00 AM	Weld Quality Examinations with Digital and Computed Radiography Presenter(s): Mr John T Willhoite, III Presentation info Weld Quality Examinations with Digital and Computed Radiography Presenting author(s): Mr John T Willhoite, III Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Historically, film (non-digital media) was the primary radiographic detector used in weld integrity analysis; however, computed and digital radiography now realizes a greater acceptance and trust in the petrochemical and refining industry. For the first time in the industrial radiography business, film sales have shown a lack of sustained market growth over previous years. Additionally, various United States military branches have ceased to instruct new technicians in the use of non-digital media during their NDI training programs and have committed their radiographic inspections to digital format. Due to this paradigm shift within the radiographic community, the need for a proficient understanding of digital media requirements is at a critical juncture. Therefore, this presentation will provide an overview of digital and computed radiography systems and their associated quality indicators as it relates to weld examination requirements found in the ASME and API Codes. Indicators addressed will include the latest requirements associated with ASME Demonstration Blocks (Mandatory Appendixes VIII and IX), radiographic technique considerations, and digital radiography system calibrations. Other key considerations such as technician training requirements and system qualifications will also be discussed. Print this page
9:30 AM	Moisture Detection Imaging (MDI) for CUI inspection programs. Presenter(s): Mr Brian Anderson Presentation info Moisture Detection Imaging (MDI) for CUI inspection programs. Presenting author(s): Mr Brian Anderson Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 9:30 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a major problem for the ageing oil and gas facilities and if not detected could lead to safety/financial and environmental consequences. Moisture/wet insulation is a major factor in the CUI process for many piping and vessel systems, if undetected it could lead to major external corrosion issues which eventually lead to system failure. A new approach to the CUI process is the detection and mitigation of moisture with in the insulation system before it has the opportunity to cause damage to the component(s). This presentation will discuss the evaluation and deployment of a new technology for the detection of wet insulation utilizing an MDI (Moisture detection Imaging) system. Print this page
topics	Advancements in Radiography Corrosion Monitoring II Room: Sugar Land I – IV
10:30 AM	Installed Wireless UT Sensors for Continuous Corrosion Monitoring Presenter(s): Mr Steve A Strachan Presentation info Installed Wireless UT Sensors for Continuous Corrosion Monitoring Presenting author(s): Mr Steve A Strachan Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 10:30 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Understanding small changes in a process situation can shed light on asset integrity, safety, and efficiency and mean the difference of potentially millions of dollars in cost savings, downtime, and productivity in just one area of a facility. Installed UT (Ultrasound Testing) sensors can provide better visibility around how, when, and why corrosion is happening in assets and allows operators to track and monitor occurrences with extremely high precision (.001”). Owner-operators can then overlay corrosion-rate data with process data to help everyone throughout the value chain understand how to most efficiently and safely operate their assets by remediating and/or extending their useful life. Thus, moving from a time-based maintenance interval to that of a predictive-based interval. This presentation will cover real examples of how owner-operators have used permanent or temporarily installed UT sensors to monitor problematic areas, track process changes, and verify the strategic asset integrity ramifications of operational fluctuations. Print this page
11:00 AM	On Stream Corrosion Monitoring for Industrial Processing Piping Presenter(s): Mr Samuel J Ternowchek Presentation info On Stream Corrosion Monitoring for Industrial Processing Piping Presenting author(s): Mr Samuel J Ternowchek Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 11:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Implementing a comprehensive corrosion monitoring program for industrial processing piping involves measuring several process factors. Two key parameters for a monitoring system are how corrosive is the material flowing though the piping and what effect is it having on the piping. Described in this presentation is an on-stream monitoring system that utilizes a novel, insertion style probe, that is based on material loss as a way to measurement the corrosiveness of the process material. Also incorporated, are permanent, external ultrasonic thickness transducers attached to the piping in key areas. Data from both probes is transferred via a wireless HART network for processing and evaluation. The data can be trended and displayed locally via DCS, or remotely via a web site.. These systems work in tandem to provide owner/operators additional real time data when developing and maintaining an integrity operating window (IOW) as well as setting values for safe operating limits (SOL). Print this page

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM \| Lunch
Lunch with Exhibitors N/A Room: Sugar Land V – X Presentation info Lunch with Exhibitors Presenting author(s): Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land V – X \| 11:30 AM Friday, June 19, 2020 Print this page

topics	Advancements in Radiography Corrosion Monitoring III Room: Sugar Land I – IV
1:30 PM	Innovation in Smaller Diameter Weld Quality Pipe Inspection Presenter(s): Mr Rajashekar Venkatachalam Presentation info Innovation in Smaller Diameter Weld Quality Pipe Inspection Presenting author(s): Mr Rajashekar Venkatachalam Co-Authors: Mrs Kimberley A Hayes Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 1:30 PM Friday, June 19, 2020 Conventional industrial radiographic testing has offered few changes over the past 75 years, yet it remains the number one method for volumetric examination even as other methods such as ultrasonics continues to evolve. Radiography must find a path for more rapid transition to the digital age. This presentation will highlight contrasting strategies for current smaller bore radiographic testing of legacy analog film or Computed Radiography (CR) against an innovative alternative utilizing mechanized Digital Radiographic (DR) inspection for the oil and gas industry. This patent-pending digital radiographic scanning tool, in comparison to traditional film, delivers a migration yielding increased productivity, data reliability, safety and cost efficiencies. These additional advantages facilitate document storage and global distribution for collaborative yields. This emphasizes the potential advantages that may be adopted throughout the complete value-chain. Print this page
2:00 PM	Laser-Based Analysis for Positive Material Identification and Metal Quality Testing. Smoke and Mirrors or Viable Alternative to Handheld XRF and Spark OES? Presenter(s): Mr Chris Carolan Presentation info Laser-Based Analysis for Positive Material Identification and Metal Quality Testing. Smoke and Mirrors or Viable Alternative to Handheld XRF and Spark OES? Presenting author(s): Mr Chris Carolan Co-Authors: Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 2:00 PM Friday, June 19, 2020 Recent advancements in the miniaturization and performance of lasers have led to great innovation in a number of markets from telecommunications to biomedical and much in between. Metal quality testing and positive material identification have had a front row seat as handheld LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) was introduced in the early 2010s to compete with the industry standard measurement techniques of handheld XRF and portable Spark-OES. But did it live up to the hype? Those who took a chance on it might say no. Early on, bold promises were made and broken, burning the early adopters and leaving a bad taste in their mouths that they have not hesitated to share. Some have stuck around to watch the technology grow and improve while others swore an oath to never leave handheld XRF and Spark-OES. Meanwhile much of the metals supply chain doesn't even know that you can use lasers instead of radiation and sparks for metal identification. So where is laser-based metals analysis now? This discussion focuses on the viability of laser-based metal testing equipment as an alternative to handheld XRF and Spark OES. With the leading handheld manufacturer introducing their own LIBS analyzer, and a new Laser OES technology ready to compete with Spark OES, laser-based metal analysis has proven itself as a safe, cost-effective alternative that is here to stay. Join us to find out how and when you can benefit from adding lasers to your testing toolbox. Print this page
2:30 PM	Recent advances in Pulsed Eddy Current signals analysis Presenter(s): Mr Louis-Philippe Dion Presentation info Recent advances in Pulsed Eddy Current signals analysis Presenting author(s): Mr Louis-Philippe Dion Co-Authors: Dr Vincent Demers-Carpentier, Mr Marco Michele Sisto, Dr Maxime Rochette Room: Sugar Land I – IV \| 2:30 PM Friday, June 19, 2020 Pulsed Eddy Currents (PEC) is a versatile non-destructive testing technique well suited for a variety of corrosion-related applications, including detection of corrosion under insulation (CUI), corrosion under fireproofing (CUF) and Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC). This technology has proven to be an efficient screening tool, allowing for defects detection without having to remove coating or insulating material over typical pipes, tanks and vessels, both commissioned and in-service. The working principle of PEC is described as following: a magnetic pulse is generated by a coil placed on the inspected component. Following the abrupt extinction of the pulse, eddy currents are generated in the metal mass. These induce a secondary magnetic field that decays over time. A magnetic sensor measures the secondary field, generating a voltage signal that is recorded and analyzed. The shape and decay rate of this voltage signal, called A-Scan, are related to the thickness of the inspected component. In modern PEC systems, the analysis of the A-Scan is most often based on wall thickness parameter extraction from fitting an analytical model to the voltage signal. This procedure is repeated for all acquired datapoints to build a 2D wall thickness map (CScan). The model fitting procedure is robust to additive white noise, but the wall thickness estimation accuracy is reduced if the A-scan is saturated, distorted, or if the algorithm is initialized with incorrect parameters. The identification and diagnostic of low accuracy datapoints often requires a visual analysis of the A-scan shape, which demands appropriate analyst training and expertise. The proper identification of low-quality A-scans is important to avoid potential miss or false calls, and to increase the analyst’s confidence in the results returned by the model fitting procedure. To support the A-scan quality validation, we propose a novel transformation of the A-scan, named Tau-Scan. The Tau-scan greatly simplifies the analysis of the PEC signal quality by revealing common types of PEC signal distortions that would otherwise be difficult to interpret on the A-scan. For example, errors in choosing the proper weather jacket thickness and material cause a change of curvature in the A-scan that is not easy to identify. The same problem is mapped as a translation of the Tau-scan, which is immediately visible and easy to diagnose. The Tau-scan is also useful for the analysis of high quality, undistorted PEC signals. It can reveal if a datapoint is captured on a defect larger or smaller than the PEC probe measurement area. This distinction allows the analyst to apply the appropriate analysis algorithm, improving the remaining thickness estimation accuracy. These and other advantages of the Tau-scan will be discussed in this communication. We believe that the Tau-scan will impose as an essential tool for PEC data analysis, leading to increased confidence in PEC as versatile and reliable screening technique. Print this page

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as of 29 July 2021

3E NDT LLC

Access Plug Flange

Advanced OEM Solutions

Danatronics

FlawTech

Fujifilm North America - NDT Materials and Equipment

Gecko Robotics Inc

Inspection Plug Strategies LLC

JIREH Industries

Lavender International NDT Consultants

Metal Analysis Group

MISTRAS Group Inc

NDT Seals

NOVO USA

Oceanscan USA

Olympus America Inc

Proceq

QSA Global Inc

REL, Inc.

Turbo Nondestructive Testing Inc

ViewTech Borescopes

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ICPIIT 2022

International Chemical & Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology Conference

International Chemical and Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology Conference 2022

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Mr Neal Couture

A New Perspective from ASNT’s Executive Director on Enhancing Member Value

How to Readily Access Accurate Data in Pipeline Integrity Management

How Improved Inspection Planning and NDT Could Have Prevented Some Big Incidents in the Refining Industry

NDE Procedures

Redefining the complex issues of Personnel Certification in NDT

Sponsored Lunch - Round Table

Inspection Techniques for the detection of Corrosion Under Pipe Support

The application of 3D digital imaging systems for damage assessment of oil & gas assets, including API 579. ASME B31G/RSTRENG and B31.8 fitness-for-service calculations and finite element analysis

Using Aerial Robotics that Make Physical Contact with Structures to Collect NDT Measurements

Robotics Validation & Testing: Case Studies

Utilizing Drone and Advanced Robotic Technology to support TAR activities for internal inspections and NDE eliminating the need for confined space entry (CSE)

Mr John O'Brien

The Role of performance Testing In Standardization to Manage Costs

ASNT Oil & Gas Industry Sector Qualification program

Open Panel Discussion On ISQ - Present and Future Q&A

Essential Training for Todays Straight Beam UT Practitioner

Determining the Impact of Human Factors on the Performance of In-Service Non-Destructive Examination

Lunch with Exhibitors

Thickness Gages in my Lifetime in NDT

Advantages of TFM Techniques for welds inspections on CRA and carbon steel tubes

Corrosion Resistant Alloys inspection

Evaluation of Quantitative Tools Available with 3D PAUT and TFM Data

Review of Several New Improvements to Full Matrix Capture and the Total Focusing Methods

Dr Mark Hinderliter

Plenary Talk - Executive Coach

Weld Quality Examinations with Digital and Computed Radiography

Moisture Detection Imaging (MDI) for CUI inspection programs.

Installed Wireless UT Sensors for Continuous Corrosion Monitoring

On Stream Corrosion Monitoring for Industrial Processing Piping

Lunch with Exhibitors

Innovation in Smaller Diameter Weld Quality Pipe Inspection

Laser-Based Analysis for Positive Material Identification and Metal Quality Testing. Smoke and Mirrors or Viable Alternative to Handheld XRF and Spark OES?

Recent advances in Pulsed Eddy Current signals analysis

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