The oil and gas industry is concerned with the production and supply of petroleum products from start to finish. It is one of the world’s largest industries, one of the most capital-intensive and one of the largest contributors to the global economy. The industry can be divided into three key areas: upstream, midstream and downstream, […]
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an inspection and analysis technique used by the oil and gas industry, among others, to evaluate pipeline properties without destroying the serviceability of the original system. Surface corrosion, mechanical damage and cracks are the most common discontinuities detected by visual examinations. As NDT managers or project engineers working for a utility […]
Mechanical integrity is the management of critical process assets to ensure that they are designed, operated and installed correctly.
Corrosion and fatigue have been the dominant degradation mechanisms in offshore structures, and the combination of the two, known as corrosion fatigue, has amplified effects on structures in harsh marine environments. New types of structure are now being developed for use in harsh and highly dynamic marine environments, particularly for renewable energy applications. However, they […]
Duct integrity means ensuring that ducts and all related components are functioning properly. In short, it’s all about keeping the pipeline safe for life.
Continuous research and advances in coatings, cathodic protection (SPC) helps to understand and prevent corrosion of a metal.
