The ASME code is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design, development and construction of boilers and pressure vessels. ASME Section IX specifies the requirements for the qualification of welders and the welding procedure specifications. There is a common misunderstanding that if you follow ASME Code Section IX requirements to [...]
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional association that sets codes and standards for engineering equipment. As an ASME Authorized Inspection Agency, Applus+ inspection services for pressure equipment, which is constructed according to the ASME standards and require independent third party verification by Authorized Inspectors. Besides ordinary inspections, the ASME Business [...]
Introduction Pipelines are sometimes subjected to various geo-hazards such as long wall mining subsidence and slope movement. A commonly practiced method to reduce stress in such situations is to expose the affected portion of a pipeline. Monitoring of stress in an affected pipeline is a necessary component of a proper remedial plan. But strain gauges [...]
In the inspection industry, ensuring the reliability of equipment and preventing failures through NDE inspections is of the utmost importance to the customer and the inspector. Failures can lead to pre-mature shut-downs, environmental and safety considerations to say the least. The ability to detect defects accurately, timely and safely is a necessity in today’s industries. [...]
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