Codes are mandatory. It is mandated by jurisdiction or the project. You can not violate or ignore a code requirement else, you are not complying with the code. For example, if a pressure vessel is built and stamped as per …

When butt welding a pipeline, achieving strenght weld is crucial, a weldment with good penetration. To ensure this, connecting the electrode to the negative pole is essential. This setup generates more heat at the base metal, reducing electrode burn rate …

Calibration is crucial in ensuring the accuracy of measuring instruments and equipment. It is recommended that all instruments undergo calibration annually, with some, like the coating thickness tester (DFT), being checked per shift. Radiographic films, for instance, are automatically calibrated …

API Exam comes with Instant Final Scoring now As of April 2024; all candidates appearing for API exam shall receive instant confirmed scoring and maximum within 24 hours after exam from prometric. That is not all.   Candidates shall also …

Welding current is like volume of water while voltage is like the water pressure just like When you are watering a plant with a hose. That is why; when you increase the voltage, it means you are having a higher …

𝗡𝗣𝗦 (𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲) is an international definition for measuring pipe size and schedule for various pressures and temperatures. 𝙄𝙨 𝙉𝙋𝙎 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙊𝘿 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙥𝙚? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴; 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘗𝘚 size. For example; NPS 14 …

1. 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙒𝙋𝙎 parameters within welding range Ensure WPS takes into account actual pipe grade/thickness, base and filler metals. 2. 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙞𝙥𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 Validate Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) performed on the actual pipe welding positions that will …