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ASNT NEWSLETTERFALL 2017 ISSUE WWW.ASNTHOUSTON.COM
Welcome to GHASNT 2017-2018!Hurricane Harvey is in the rearview mirror, the Houston Astros have won the AL West, and GHASNT has settled into our new location for the year!
We surveyed our members, asked for input, and have made some changes based upon your responses. We will continue to measure and evaluate our actions. Here are some updates.
In an ongoing effort to bring value to our ASNT membership benefits, our monthly meeting will take place at the Republic
Grill at the Battleground Golf Course in Deer Park. It is a nice facility, provides us with plenty of room at a good price, and is conveniently located close to many members’ work locations. Technical presentations of new and developing technologies for NDT are scheduled for our meetings.
There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make this happen, and I am very pleased to be your Section Chair and to be working with the high-caliber individuals who volunteer their work for GHASNT. Thanks to all the Section officers, directors, committee chairs, and members, without whose work there would be no section.
I hope you will participate and take advantage of the benefits of your ASNT membership. Please come out and show your support for the best ASNT Section in the world!
ASNT…Creating a safer world
Section chair
Rick Arnett
ONLINE AT ASNTHOUSTON.COM Pg. 2By Chris Leightell at Industrial SkyWorks. This article appears in the July/August 2017 issue of Inspectioneering Journal
History of NDTNon Destructive Testing (NDT) is an effective inspection practice used across a variety of industries to ensure efficient, safe and cost effective operations of industrial equipment and assets, especially in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries. It also helps ensure compliance with international standards like ISO, API, or CSA, and regulatory requirements like EPA and OSHA. In today’s modern world, NDT means a process or technique usedto inspect, test or evaluate various materials, components or complete assemblies for existing discontinuities or variations from required characteristics without damaging components or the entire asset. Any methodology used to carry out NDT is necessarily dependent on periodic INSPECTION of the asset.
Today, NDT has become a trusted inspection approach with numerous innovative methods. For inspections that require traveling long distances, climbing difficult terrains, reaching elevated structures or piping installations, drones or UAVs (Unmanned Air Vehicles) in conjunction with appropriate NDT technologies offer a safe and cost effective alternative to human, arm’s length inspection.
Importance of Visual-Optical Testing & Thermal Imaging in NDTVisual inspection is an integral part of most NDT methodologies. Visual inspection can provide the first indications of an impending failure or identify the necessity to investigate further. For plants, continuous visual inspection can help identify conditions that may generate a higher probability of failure, potentially reducing the costs of repair, minimizing plant downtime, and improving predictive as well as preventive maintenance early in the service life, before they become real problem. The problem arises when the places to inspect are at elevated and difficult to access locations. Today, drones equipped with hi-resolution cameras can provide safe visual inspection capabilities for remote and dangerous locations. Similarly, for inspection of Oil & Gas pipelines like routine pipeline right-of-way inspections over a rocky area or an oil producing company checking for oil spills orleakage in above surface wellhead gathering lines, remote visual inspection by drones can be a relatively inexpensive, time-saving, and effective.
Another NDT technique that can be coupled with UAV technology is infrared thermography. Thermal images generated through infrared cameras are very useful in early detection of hydrocarbon leaks. Many oil and gas industry preventive maintenance strategies feature infrared thermography as an essential component. In an effort to improve safety and maintain compliance with stringent governmental regulations, Oil & Gas companies have been proactive in identifying sources of volatile hydrocarbon emissions and repairing leaks at an early stage, before they become a big problem. The use of drones equipped with infrared thermal cameras has enhanced industry capabilities to quickly scan large and remote areas of piping and long spans of pipelines.
Drones in NDT InspectionThere are numerous NDT inspection possibilities that can be explored for Oil, Gas and petrochemical assets through Industrial UAVs. Without limitation to the applications described below, UAVs can use infrared thermal imagery for detecting material flaws as described below, as applicable, (i.e., the NDT methods still have the same limitations and benefits as usual):• 3-D characterization of internal defects through pulsed
infrared thermography.• Using infrared thermography for detection of subsurface
delamination through solar loading.• Wet insulation can be detected under solar heating (solar
gain) of the insulation jacket.
Drone Inspection and NDT in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
By Chris Leightell at Industrial SkyWorks.
Inspectioneering Journal article (continued on page 3)
Drone RegulationsIn recognition of the significant commercial potential for drones in various sectors of business, the Canadian government has incorporated / amended rules for certification and compliance requirements for UAVs in section 602.41 of Canadian Aviation Regulations SOR/96-433. The United Sates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Part-107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations in 2016 providing guidance for Operating Requirements and certifications for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
In the United Kingdom, the Civil Aviation Authority has issued regulations related to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the form of CAP 722 – Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace. The EASA Basic Regulation adopted in December 2016 by the European Council contains the first ever EU-wide rules for civil drones to fly safely in European airspace. This regulation contains general principles on revised common safety rules for civil aviation and a new mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
ConclusionDrones or UAVs, equipped with a combination of sensors and cameras, are revolutionizing inspections in the oil and gas industry. At the moment, drones with thermal imaging, photo, and video cameras, as well as gas sniffers and other sensors, are fulfilling a variety of inspection challenges. Their mobility and NDT technology compatibility allows drones to quickly and effectively analyze oil, gas, and petrochemical assets for existing and potential defective conditions. These inspections reduce workplace hazards, as inspectors are no longer required to reach elevated or difficult-to-access equipment. They are also helping operators cut costs and improve efficiency as UAV inspections require less time and financial commitment than traditional methods to complete. That is why a number of energy companies are deploying UAVs to inspect their offshore rigs, pipelines, flare stacks, towers, storage tanks, and other assets.
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Drone was used to look for potential rust and other external problems on the asset. Using drones saved client 85% of the total inspection time and 65% of the cost compared to the alternative solutions.
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This month, I would like to close out my series on “HEART.” For those who may not have been following my monthy letters, HEART is achieving balance and synergy through Honesty, Excellent, Accuracy, Respect, and Teamwork. HEART plays a vital role in our success as technicians, individuals, and as companies or corporations.
To summarize, here is what the other letters represent:1. Honesty: Honesty and integrity are what we do2. Excellence: In the end, the only person responsible forexcellence is the person you see in the mirror3. Accuracy: We are duty-bound to report the results of ournondestructive testing (NDT) inspections accurately
4. Respect: We must respect the craft and art of NDTNow I want to talk about Teamwork.
Teamwork is more often talked about in terms of sports or athletics, and rightfully so. Even with the best of talent, if you cannot function as part of a team, do you part, and, at times, sacrifice for the betterment of the team, then the chances of winning can be dramatically decreased.
As in sports and competition, the best results are achieved when people work together; any successful NDT method that requires teamwork is no exception. Radiographic testing (RT) is one such NDT method.
T is for TeamworkBy Dave Bajula, ASNT 2016-2017 President and long-time member of GHASNT
Continued on page 7
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RT demands that the Level II technician not only execute the “perfect shot,” but also that the barricade-watch team secures the radiation area and assures no radiation exposure to the nearby workers and the general public. Unfortunately, the industry has all but gotten rid of Level Is, who have been replaced with assistants or trainees. A Level I has specific training and can work under supervision of the Level II and perform all tasks under a set of written instructions, which fosters a teamwork environment. However, in accordance with Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, there are no provisions for assistants or trainees to independently perform any of the NDT tasks, and they must be under direct supervision of the Level II. This puts great pressure on the Level II to coordinate teamwork in the execution of their tasks to assure safety, quality, and productivity.
The criticality of teamwork is unilateral across all participating in the NDT tasks. In general, this starts and ends with the Level III. The Level III must first must assure adequacy in the procedure and techniques that are going to be used. They must then assure competency of the technicians doing the work. Lastly, auditing and/or final review of the findings or report is oftentimes required.
With regards to an NDT service provider, the intricacies of
teamwork become key. Responsibility starts with the receptionist responding to the requestor of NDT services and the client to the appropriate operational person or the respondent. Next, the project is passed on to the technician(s) assigned to execute the work (the doers); then it returns to the client once again as the receiver of NDT services. From there it moves on to the quality control or Level III, who reviews the final data package or reports (the reviewer) to the billing clerks who handle processing. Then it goes to invoicing. Finally, it again returns to the client or receiver, who ultimately acknowledges satisfaction by paying the invoice. If you notice, there are at least three opportunities for client engagement in the example above, and the measure of success of a project directly correlates to the teamwork between all parties.
In summary, teamwork and collaboration at all phases are paramount to the success of any NDT operation or project.
This wraps up my HEART series. I would encourage everyone to adopt a personal version of “HEART” into his or her operational and quality business model. Remember: creating a safer world is everyone’s responsibility; may we all look for ways to continually improve.
Republic Grill and South Shore HarbourMeeting Locations
Regular monthly meetings are typically held the second Wednesday of the month. Executive Committee meets 4:30-5:30PM. Social hour is 5:30-6:30PM.
Dinner is 6:30-7:30PM and the technical program is 7:30-8:30PM. There is no charge to attend the technical program.
South Shore Harbour: 2500 South Shore Blvd, League City,TX 77573Phone: (281) 334-1000
Republic GrillBattleground of Deer Park:
1600 Georgia Ave, Deer Park, TX 77536
Visit asnthouston.com
to confirm speakers, schedules and location.
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Board chair
(936) 523-3150
Secretary
James [email protected]
281-979-0494
director at Large (1 yr.)
Deal [email protected]
(713) 222-7584
Section chair
Rick [email protected](713) 451-6506
director at Large (2 yrS.)
Justin Lecouriasjustin.lecourias@
teaminc.com(832) 623-2050
director at Large (1 yr.)
Jerry [email protected]
(346) 234-9685
Vice chair
John [email protected]
(713) 443-7841
director at Large (2 yrS.)
Hunter [email protected]
(936) 537-7431
director at Large (1 yr.)
Nathan [email protected]
treaSurer
Bonnie Blanchardblanchard25@
comcast.net(281) 678-5722
director at Large (1 yr.)
Roger [email protected]
(713) 263-4303
GHASNT 2017-2018 Section Officers
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Earn certificates in NDT or Quality, oran Associate of Applied Science in NDT
Courses: VT-MT-PT, ET, UT, Adv. UT, RT Film, Metallurgy, Corrosion, Metrology, Standards & Codes,
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October 11, 2017 Meeting @ Republic Grill Full Matrix Capture/Total Focusing Method – Gavin Dao/AOS NDT
October 14, 2017 Fall Educational @ San Jacinto College Full Matrix Capture/ Total Focusing Method – John Nyholt & Gavin Dao/AOS NDT
October 30 – November 2, 2017 ASNT Annual Conference – Nashville, TN(asnt.org)
November 8, 2017 Meeting @ Republic Grill Digital Radiographic Topic - Carestream
November 13-17, 2017 15th APCNDT – Singapore(apcndt2017.com)
December 13, 2017 Holiday Party @ South Shore Harbour
January 10, 2018 Meeting @ Republic Grill Guided Wave Techniques – Dr. Sung Kim/GWT
January 13, 2018 Winter Educational @ San Jacinto College Guided Wave Techniques – John Nyholt & Dr. Sung Kim/GWT
February 2-13, 2018 107th Mardi Gras Galveston
February 13-15, 2018 NDTMA – Las Vegas, NV(ndtma.org)
February 14, 2018 Meeting @ Republic Grill Pulsed Eddy Current - Eddyfi
February 22-24, 2018 2018 World’s Championship BBQ Contest (hlsr.com)
February 24, 2018 Trail Riders & Downtown Rodeo Parade
February 27 – March 18, 2018 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo(rodeohouston.com)
March 21, 2018 Vendors Night @ South Shore Harbour
March 22, 2018 PMIES Expo & Conference – Pasadena, TX(pmies.org)
March 23, 2018 Golf Outing @ Timber Creek Golf Club
March 26-29, 2018 26th ASNT Research Symposium – Orlando, FL (asnt.org)
April 11, 2018 Meeting @ Republic Grill
April 15-18, 2018 NACE Corrosion Expo – Phoenix, AZ(nace.org)
May 9, 2018 Meeting @ Republic Grill Annual Business Meeting/Awards/New Officers/Panel Discussion
May 22-2, 2018 AFPM RMC – San Antonio, TX(afpm.org)
June 5-6, 2018 NDT of Aerospace – Bridgeton, MO(asnt.org)
June 11-13, 2018 ECNDT 2018 – Gothenburg, Sweden(ecndt2018.com)
June 13, 2018 Board Meeting
June 26-28, 2018 Digital Imaging and Ultrasonics for NDT 2018 - Mashantucket, CT (asnt.org)
October 29 – November 1, 2018 ASNT Annual Conference – Houston, TX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thinking BIG in our small world
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Contact the Greater Houston Section at asnthouston.com orPO Box 2602, Houston TX 77252-2602 USA
Board Chair Tim Roach Tenaris 936-523-3150 [email protected] Chair Rick Arnett AIP 713-451-6506 [email protected] Chair John Huffman Oceaneering 713-443-7841 [email protected] Bonnie Blanchard 281-678-5722 [email protected] James Scott 281-979-0494 [email protected] at Large (2 Years) Justin Lecourias Team, Inc. 832-623-2050 [email protected] at Large (2 Years) Hunter Thompson MFE Rentals 936-537-7431 [email protected] at Large (1 Year) Jerry Fulin Microalloying International 346-234-9685 [email protected] at Large (1 Year) Roger Jordan Turbo Non-Destructive Testing 713-263-4303 [email protected] at Large (1 Year) Deal Moore NDT Seals, Inc. 713-222-7584 [email protected] at Large (1 Year) Nathan Dion Baker Hughes, a GE Company [email protected] Director Dave Bajula Acuren 281-228-0000 [email protected] /Social Bonnie Blanchard 281-678-5722 [email protected] John Chen Schlumberger 281-233-5421 [email protected] John Nyholt 713-594-1746 [email protected] Oversight Tom Roberts NDT Seals, Inc. 713-222-7584 [email protected] Outing Roger Jordan Turbo Non-Destructive Testing 713-263-4303 [email protected] Jerry Fulin Microalloying International 346-234-9685 [email protected] Stacy Cotie Acuren 281-299-1141 [email protected] Rhonda Storey ALX Industries 713-594-8521 [email protected] & Bulletins Michelle Harnish We-NDT Marketing Network 603-247-4214 [email protected] Tim Roach Tenaris 936-523-3150 [email protected]†Presidentís Award John Huffman Oceaneering 713-443-7841 [email protected] Rick Arnett AIP 713-451-6506 [email protected] Jerry Fulin Microalloying International 346-234-9685 [email protected] & Calendar Zac Sebren NDT Seals, Inc. 713-222-7584 [email protected] of the Year Roger Jordan Turbo Non-Destructive Testing 713-263-4303 [email protected] Night John Huffman Oceaneering 713-443-7841 [email protected] Michelle Harnish We-NDT Marketing Network 603-247-4214 [email protected]
