The American Petroleum Institute, or API for short, is a national trade association which represents all facets of the natural gas and oil industry. By providing standards, recommendations, and certifications,…
Non-destructive testing (NDT), also known as non-destructive examination (NDE), is an extremely useful tool for completing inspections without damaging the equipment being inspected. The purpose of these tests is to…
A Fitness for Service, or FFS, evaluation is a standard evaluation used by the oil, gas, and chemical processing industries to determine the condition of in-service equipment. The standard defines…
A pressure vessel is a specially designed container that holds liquids, vapors, or gases at substantially high pressures. These vessels are often used in the petroleum refining and chemical processing…
Inspections are a key part of any commercial facility, and an important part of maintenance for many personal properties as well. It’s important to ensure that equipment, safety measures, and…
NBIC: National Board Inspector Certification Do you know if your pressure vessel is in compliance with Pennsylvania boiler and unfired pressure vessel law? If not, Encorus's Mechanical Integrity Group can…
Mechanical integrity inspections may be a legal or regulatory requirement, but they can also help gain higher efficiency and help with financial planning