KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Failure Is Not an Option

The presentation will briefly revisit the power of steam during the Industrial Revolution and unfortunately the failure of unchecked faulty materials that way too often turned deadly. Industry responded and for over a 100 years ASME Codes and Standards safely harnessed this energy for progress and the good of mankind. And now, ASME addresses inspection and NDE issues by introducing the world’s first performance based NDE and QC personnel qualification and certification standard ANSI/ASME/ANDE-1. The Standard is unique in that it is the first to incorporate the highly successful and proven Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process. Military and industry applications for over 70 years have shown SAT significantly improves human performance and considerably more efficient than the current time-based process by allowing individuals to progress at a rate they can demonstrate proficiency. These features of the standard will be presented in detail.

PRESENTATION: An Offshore Riser Repair – A Team of Teams Approach to Restore a Facility Back into Production

A story of how multiple disciplines, personnel and resources were coordinated to execute an offshore weld repair safely and efficiently.

PRESENTATION: D17.1: Aerospace Welding, Inspection, NDE and Internal Auditing Best Practices

Aerospace welding and inspection are critical processes that ensures the integrity and safety of aircraft structures and components. This field relies heavily on established code books, such as the AWS's D17.1. Join us for a discussion covering topics in welding, visual inspection, nondestructive testing, and auditing practices in the aerospace industry.

PRESENTATION: Emerging NDT Technologies

This presentation will cover emerging NDT technologies utilized in pipeline inspection including advanced ultrasonics and advanced radiography.

PRESENTATION: Inspection of Thermal Spray Metalizing: Bridge Components

This session will present an in-depth analysis of the inspection and testing performed on Thermal spray metalizing and the cause of metalizing failure on bridge components.

PRESENTATION: Required Contractors (Fabricator/Erector) Inspections for Building and Bridge, Part 1 & 2

This two-part session will address the inspection requirements outlined in AWS 1.1, D1.5, and D1.8, focusing on the contractors' (Fabricator/Erector) responsibilities. Contractors must perform their own inspections visually and document their findings. In addition to AWS requirements, we will also examine the AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, specifically Chapter “N,” which reinforces the AWS and RCSC standards. These inspections are separate from third-party inspections, which are also referred to as verification or QA inspections. Typically, they do not involve nondestructive testing, aside from visual Inspections. The discussion will include ethical considerations and a review of the RCSC specifications related to bolting and their inspection requirements, as detailed in AISC 360 Chapter “N.”

PRESENTATION: AWS Certifications for Structural Inspectors (SI) and Owner’s Inspectors (OI)

The American Welding Society has developed many certification programs for a variety of job functions associated with welding and associated activities. Various industry sectors have approached the AWS asking that they consider creation of new and important certifications for such job functions as structural steel inspection (both high-rise structures and steel bridges) and inspection of pressure piping used in the energy industry, refineries, and chemical plants.

This presentation will introduce the methods used in determining which programs to pursue, and the steps to create a certification program that meets the needs of both the industry and the individual seeking certification.

PRESENTATION: Dealing with Challenges Presented by Dissimilar Welds

One of the major challenges facing the welding industry is joining dissimilar materials. Different properties such as strength, coefficient of expansion/contraction, corrosion and metallurgical complications arising from the base materials and weld metals involved often complicate otherwise simple situations. Operating conditions, whether constant or varying, can also affect what must be considered to achieve satisfactory results. Each of these factors are examined, examples provided and a methodology for evaluating and dealing with dissimilar welding challenges is presented.

PRESENTATION: How to Start a Successful Welding and/or Inspections Business

Many welders and CWI's move quickly in their careers desiring to leave employment and start a business to work for themselves. But are they ready? What do they need to know in order to avoid being in the large percentage of those who fail in their efforts and often go broke doing so?

In this presentation we will help build a foundation of information to get those wanting to start their own business off on the right foot. Where to begin? Basic expenses and financial goals? Business plans? Business structure? Adequate knowledge, skills, experience, and education background to perform the work that the person intends to be involved with? Building contacts and procedures for bidding work.

PRESENTATION: Layers of Inspection Coverage: How Many Inspectors Do We Need on this Job Anyway?

When you get sent out to perform inspections, what questions do you need to ask to ensure you are performing the correct level of inspection? D1.1 tells us a couple of levels of QC vs QA but is the the limit to who is there and what they are doing regarding job quality? Each inspector needs to understand their role and the role of others ensuring workmanship and end product compliance and quality.

In this class we will discuss the various levels of inspection and what their responsibilities are and how to find out what you have been assigned to perform. This will affect what operations you perform and how, how you report it and who to, how often you are required to be on the job site, what authority you have for requesting work repairs, and so much more.

PRESENTATION: Acceptance Criteria versus WPS: What Caused Those Defects?

Documents exist for the sole purpose of clarification and yet defects still exist. As one would see in an American boxing ring, professionals in both corners come out swinging, trying to defend themselves and win the title. In this session, we will explore real-life scenarios where acceptance criteria and welding processes fought a good fight yet discontinuities and/or defects still occurred. We will look at common welding defects and explore root causes, as well as discuss potential preventative measures that may reduce the rate of future flaws and failures.

PRESENTATION: Introduction to Tank Inspection (101)

To introduce the fundamentals of Tank inspections per AWS. He will cover some insight into API 653. This will be a general information basic level discussion.

PRESENTATION: The History of AWS and ASME Welding Codes and Standards – and the Concerning Potential Future

Most industrial codes and standards are written by Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), many of which are nonprofit organizations, such as AWS and ASME. These codes and standards were developed to ensure public safety and health. A prime example is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, originally developed as a result of boiler explosions. The original codes began in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel was first published in 1928. These codes and standards are developed and written by committees of volunteers employed and supported by companies in industry, and the SDO sells them. The key is they are truly standardized, not unique to any company or owner.

Many codes and standards become incorporated by reference into municipal codes, such as building codes. Several organizations believe all codes and standards should be free if they are referenced in laws, and a number of court cases have confirmed this. There are several acts going through the U.S. Congress (called the Pro Codes Acts) that could dramatically alter the landscape of technical codes and standards, including those affecting the welding industry, including destroying the copyright protection these SDOs have.

This presentation will provide an historical background on the development of welding codes and standards and how legal and Congressional actions could change this in the near future. Learn what SDOs might do to ensure appropriate quality and safety codes and standards are available without being put out of business. If that happens, who or what organization would write the codes and standards, knowing that the U.S. government no longer writes standards?.

PRESENTATION: Renewable Fleets around the Globe

Data driven overview of the evolving renewable fleets around the globe. Evaluating the performance of renewable fleets as they continue to scale in regions like Germany, California, Texas, and elsewhere around the globe. The presentation will dive into the data and provide analysis and conclusions based on the growth of capacity and performance of generation from the renewable fleet.

PRESENTATION: A New Approach to NDT Data Management and Problem Resolution in Nuclear and other Industries

This presentation will introduce a new and innovative approach to facilitate collaboration in the review of NDT data and the resolution of both technical and non-technical issues specifically in the nuclear industry.

Data Management is a growing issue in NDT including the need to readily access experts as needed with the appropriate talent to address specific and /or unexpected challenges. Ooga Technologies has assembled a team and developed a Ooga NDE platform to address these issues and more. For example, applications of NDT such as phased array, digital radiography, and computed tomography creates files upwards to over 50 gigabytes per part. The issue with having large datasets is the ability to find certified technicians readily available for scheduled and emergent work. The certification process in nuclear and other industries require considerable on-the-job training and experience. For individuals to achieve these requirements is becoming a major challenge for the industry. The demand for Level 2’s and 3’s to complete regulated tasks are extremely high. Production sites where 1000’s of datasets are viewed each day create risk to overall part inspection lead time. NDE 4.0 is changing the way businesses complete tasks automatically with digital systems, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and automated defect recognition, but ultimately leaves the final decision process up to the certified individual. These systems are now exceeding the speed at which an individual reviews and accepts data. Jobs requiring multiple examinations present a particular problem for data management of not only storage but more importantly retrieval and a means to share files with colleagues, customers or researchers for evaluation, opinion, study, education, etc. In addition, the Ooga NDE platform allows a selective group or multiple parties to review singularly or collectively the data. Another provision allows collaboration and discussion concerning challenging technical or non-technical issues. This unique approach also makes it possible for experts to be readily accessible on a global bases to address questions and assist in the effective and efficient resolution of issues. Specifically, the provisions include: 1) data storage, 2) associated software necessary for viewing, 3) a secured platform for private viewing or all the way to an open forum. 4) and a wide range of highly qualified, certified, and experienced experts that can address any NDT issue rapidly.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Let’s Talk About The “E” Word – ETHICS

We hear this word used all the time. As Inspectors we are expected to know, we sign these Codes of Ethics for every different certification authority we are certified by. The definition is relatively simple, Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines ethics as a noun meaning “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation, or a set of moral principles governing an individual or a group,” but execution can be challenging, to say the least, in the world of Quality and Inspection.

Even if you do not know the dictionary definition, you know when and where ethics are not in practice. You cannot evoke the term ethics without a discussion of integrity and morals. As Inspectors where did/do our integrity and morals come from? Why do we continue to hear about these ethical lapses within our respective industries? We still have work to do, and it is imperative that we get this right. Loss of the public’s confidence in our abilities to ensure quality in our respective industries is unacceptable. These failures can be attributed to many things including but not limited to complacency, schedule, fear of losing job, financial, overworked, underpaid, underappreciated, etc.

So, let’s put this front and center to talk about ethics. Continue to do so with others in your respective industries and not allow these lapses to taint all the good work we do. Depending on how good your questions are, you just might get some valuable insight into how to handle your next ethical challenge.

Panelists include Roger Engelbart, Consultant; Lee Pialet, Pioneer Steel Services; Brent Boling, Arc-Tech Welding Inspections. A broad perspective will be presented on how ethics, when implemented in the true spirit ensures life safety and is why we do what we do.

“Ethics is nothing else than reverence for life” – Albert Schweitzer.

PRESENTATION: Bolting – Top Ten Things that Go Wrong, and What to Do about Them

Bolt broke? In the threads or under the head? Threads stripped? Bolt threads or nut threads? Bolts that were pretensioned now seem loose? Bolt assembly failed to meet pretension during pre-installation verification testing? Bolt assembly failed rotational-capacity testing? Twist-off bolt broke before the spline sheared off? Twist-off bolt threads stripped before the spline sheared off? The direct tension indicators don’t indicate as intended? Forgot to use a washer? Holes are misaligned? The bolts were nice and oily when stuffed in the connection, but now look dry and/or rusty before getting around to pretensioning? Your bolts look pretty shiny – is electroplated OK? Don’t know where the bolt/nut/washer came from? Inspector is bringing out the torque wrench to inspect the bolting work?

That’s more than ten, but guidance and solutions for these (and likely more) issues will be presented. Bring your favorite horror story for discussion.

PRESENTATION: Quality of Steel Bridge Materials

This session equips structural steel special inspectors with knowledge on evaluating steel bridge material quality. It covers non-injurious mechanical and injurious metallurgical surface and internal imperfections, focusing on identifying and understanding their impact on structural integrity.

PRESENTATION: Shop and Field Inspection of Bolted and Welded Connections

Engineers specify and QC/QA inspects bolted and weld connections. Are the inspections being performed as expected and in conformance with contract documents? This session will provide an overview of the inspection criterion, certifications, inspection activities, and reporting.

PRESENTATION: Applying AI and Advance Technology to Reduce Welding Inspection Time

This session will explore the feasibility of welding electrical signals to discriminate the locations most likely to be problematic in welding during structural construction. New tests and technologies indicate that welding electrical signals can be a predictor of the presence of discontinuities or defects in the welding of structural steel. This is part of an AISC Need for Speed Initiative, the ultimate goal of which is to use available modern technologies such as AI and ML to reduce welding inspection time, resulting in overall faster construction times.

PRESENTATION: Fundamentals of Dissimilar Metals

In buildings and structures, different metals often connect or are positioned where deposits from one accumulate on another. Despite the frequency of premature failure, misconceptions persist about designing to prevent galvanic corrosion and its relationship to other forms of corrosion, like crevice corrosion.

This session introduces key concepts, including the galvanic series, surface area ratios, and effective metal separation. We’ll also cover factors like differing thermal expansion, service environment, fastener choice, and localized corrosion risks from contamination. This session sets the stage for more specialized presentations on galvanic corrosion later in the day.

PRESENTATION: AISC Certification: What does it Mean?

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certification sets the quality standard and is the most recognized program for structural steel fabrication and erection. Attendees will learn about the hurdles to obtain AND maintain certification, plus recent program changes which affect participants and inspectors. Also, the session will discuss IBC's 1704.2.5.1 Fabricator Approval along with AISC 360's Chapter N: Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

PRESENTATION: How does Chapter N (AISC 360) and Chapter J (AISC 341) Effect Me?

Larry Kruth has been involved with these documents since they were created. Join him as he takes you on a tour of the most significant parts that you may have overlooked! He will help you better understand the requirements outlined in each document and how to apply them in your facility. Not a session to be missed!

PRESENTATION: The Gateway Arch – Unique Perspectives

The National Park Service and WJE investigated the Gateway Arch, including the visible stains on the stainless steel skin, from 2005 to 2014. The team used a combination of traditional techniques such as field microscopy and high-powered spotter scopes and innovative technologies such as casting molds of the surface, helmet-mounted video cameras, and cloud-based real-time communication to facilitate the challenging investigation. This presentation will discuss development of the access program, the staining assessment, cleaning trials, and the overall conclusions of the investigation.

PRESENTATION: Introduction to Sustainability and Structural Steel

Discover how sustainable design and construction benefit both the environment and the quality of the built environment. This session explores the realities behind sustainability buzzwords and highlights the structural steel industry's evolving role in creating a greener future.

PRESENTATION: Fabricators Shop Floor View of Nuclear Inspection

This session will cover the topic of how a structural steel fabricator deals with the inspection in the performance of fabricating safety related structural steel. What the fabricator has to do differently when performing fabrication of safety related work will be discussed. Questions like, are the tolerances stricter, is the welding code different and if so how, what changes with tracking the mateial in the shop, and so on. The goal of the session will be to remove the misbelieve that the fabrication and inspection of nuclear work is different than any other fabrication. The term “verbatim compliant” will be the lessen of the day.

PRESENTATION: Enhancing Weld Inspection Reliability in Structural Steel: The Advantages of TFM and TFMi in PAUT

This presentation explores how the Total Focusing the Method (TFM) and its improved version, TFMi, enhance Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) for structural steel weld inspections. We will discuss how TFM and TFMi, with their advanced imaging capabilities, significantly improve defect detection, characterization, and sizing compared to traditional ultrasonic methods. Attendees will learn about the practical applications of these methods, shown through case studies and data that highlight improvements in inspection quality and reliability. The session aims to equip professionals with the techniques to implement TFM and TFMi in their processes, ensuring higher safety and integrity in structural steel projects.

PRESENTATION: Performing Phased Array UT in Compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is an approved method for weld inspections under the AWS D1.1 (2020) and D1.5 (2015) codes, offering significant advantages over conventional ultrasonic testing (UT). This presentation will outline the essential requirements for PAUT as detailed in Annex H of AWS D1.1, including equipment specifications, personnel qualifications, and calibration standards. Attendees will learn how to meet these requirements while maximizing the benefits of PAUT, such as faster inspections, encoded linear scanning, and permanent scan records for post-analysis.

We will also explore practical techniques for designing scan plans, calibrating equipment, and interpreting encoded scan data. Key benefits like 3D imaging of flaws, better productivity, and compliance with strict acceptance criteria will be highlighted. Whether you're new to PAUT or looking to enhance your current approach, this session will provide clear guidance for achieving accurate, efficient, and code-compliant weld inspections.

PRESENTATION: Aerospace NDT – The Need for Understanding of Materials and Manufacturing Processes

As in other industry sectors, the aerospace and aviation world employs a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes. This includes machining, welding, casting, forging, and adhesive bonding of metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and heat-resisting nickel-based alloys. The industry also makes wide use of composite and nonmetallic materials – carbon/epoxy and glass epoxy with a variety of resin and fiber combinations. These materials are formed into parts using a range of collation processes such as hand lay-up, automated fiber/tape placement, and resin film infusion. Assembly processes include fastening, riveting, composite-to-metal bonding, and composite-to-composite bonding. Practitioners of NDT must be thoroughly familiar with the discontinuities that are characteristic of the various material/process combinations. They must also understand how even a small change to a specified material or to a process parameter can impact the NDT result. This means establishing close communication with material and process engineers, and with manufacturing personnel, to stay abreast of such changes. This presentation will explore several examples from aviation that illustrate improvement in NDT approaches that occurred through awareness of such changes.

PRESENTATION: Offshore NDT Inspection: Advancing Integrity in Challenging Environments

Offshore environments present unique challenges for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection, where maintaining asset integrity is critical for safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. This talk will explore the latest advancements in offshore NDT, focusing on innovative techniques and technologies that are transforming how inspections are conducted in harsh marine environments.

We will examine key methodologies, including ultrasonic testing, phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), and digital radiography, tailored for offshore applications. Additionally, the role of cutting-edge solutions such as automated crawlers, IoT-enabled monitoring systems, and AI-powered data interpretation will be discussed, highlighting their impact on inspection accuracy and efficiency.

The session will also address best practices for overcoming logistical challenges, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards, and enhancing collaboration between quality and operations teams. Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging modern NDT techniques to drive safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency in offshore operations.

PRESENTATION: Educational Insights into Subsea NDT Work: Techniques and Innovations

Subsea Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and longevity of underwater assets such as pipelines, risers, and structural components. This educational talk will provide an in-depth overview of the specialized techniques and technologies employed in subsea NDT work, tailored for the unique demands of underwater environments.

Key topics will include exploring ultrasonic testing methods, automated inspection tools like subsea remote monitoring systems, and integrating advanced solutions such as remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) and AI-driven defect recognition. The presentation will also address the challenges of performing inspections in high-pressure, low-visibility conditions, emphasizing strategies to optimize data accuracy and reliability.

Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of subsea NDT methodologies, innovations shaping the industry, and best practices for maintaining safety and operational excellence in subsea operations.

PRESENTATION: Effect of Differences in Acoustic Properties during Steel Ultrasonic Weld Inspection

This presentation will cover the background and current research related to variations in acoustic properties observed for bridge steels produced through certain rolling processes. These differences, in particular differences in shear wave velocity, may significantly affect the amplitude response reflecting from potential defects which could result in incorrect defect evaluation. In addition, some rolling processes can develop acoustic anisotropy where the shear wave velocity in the rolled and transverse-to-rolled directions significantly differ. This can result in the sound energy propagating at differing velocities when scanned at a transducer orientation oblique to the rolled direction, effectively splitting the sound beam.

PRESENTATION: How Well Do You Know Guided Wave?

Guided wave technology has been in use for over 25 years and has emerged as a trusted NDT method for detecting corrosion over long distances in pipelines and processing facilities. It has played a pivotal role in pipeline inspection and integrity management programs, earning recognition within US pipeline safety regulations as an approved method for assessing gas pipeline integrity. Guided wave screening systems are extensively utilized for identifying areas of corrosion in challenging-to-inspect scenarios where other integrity assessment methods, such as inline inspection or hydrostatic test, are deemed impractical.

As the technology has progressed and refined over the past two decades, other innovative and practical applications have come to light. While you may have heard of guided wave technology or witnessed it deployed in the field, do you truly understand how it works? Did you know that it can do more than pinpoint areas of corrosion during inspection?

This presentation goes beyond the basic overview of guided wave technology, offering a more in-depth view of system functionality, recent developments, and insights into how these systems benefit your asset integrity and corrosion control programs. Specific focus areas include:

• “Long-Range” corrosion screening & basic data interpretation
• Quantitative short-range touch-point corrosion evaluation
• Enhanced autonomous corrosion monitoring
• Training & qualifications

Whether you’re new to the term ‘guided wave testing’ or have some prior experience, this presentation will equip you with a better understanding of this unique and highly versatile method. It will also underscore the benefits of guided wave technology, such as its ability to detect corrosion in hard-to-reach areas, its non-intrusive nature, and most importantly, its potential to significantly reduce inspection costs and downtime.

PRESENTATION: Building Quality: ASNT Certification Schemes Enhance the Personnel Qualification and Certification Reliability, Accuracy, and Oversight

The effective application of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and quality of critical components across the aerospace, construction, energy, and manufacturing industries. Standards for nondestructive testing personnel qualification and certification play a pivotal role in standardizing and advancing NDT practices. These standards provide structured frameworks for assessing the competence of NDT personnel. By outlining requirements for training, examination, and practical experience, they enhance consistency, mitigate risks, and foster industry confidence.

This presentation explores the critical role of ASNT standards in supporting organizational compliance, ensuring accurate inspection results, and promoting global interoperability. Key challenges in implementation, including the harmonization of diverse certification schemes and adapting and changing certification schemes to evolving technologies.

PRESENTATION: Building Confidence: Advancing Quality and Safety Through Nondestructive Testing Standards

The effective application of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and quality of critical components across the aerospace, construction, energy, and manufacturing industries. Standards for nondestructive testing personnel qualification and certification play a pivotal role in standardizing and advancing NDT practices. These standards provide structured frameworks for assessing the competence of NDT personnel. By outlining requirements for training, examination, and practical experience, they enhance consistency, mitigate risks, and foster industry confidence.

This presentation explores the critical role of ASNT standards in supporting organizational compliance, ensuring accurate inspection results, and promoting global interoperability. Key challenges in implementation, including the harmonization of diverse certification schemes and adapting and changing certification schemes to evolving technologies.

PRESENTATION: Butt Weld Inspections and Rejectable UT Indication Retrofits of T-1 Steel

This session will summarize the inspection program and retrofits performed by WJE for bridges containing Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members constructed with butt welds in “T-1” steel. The session will discuss why we inspect bridges constructed with T-1 steel, T-1 steel and its attributes, the qualification program developed by WJE for the inspections, critical findings, aspects of the defects encountered, retrofit solutions, as well as findings observed during the installation of retrofits.

PRESENTATION: NDT/NDE in the Nuclear Industry

This presentation will address the basis and application of NDE methods and technologies utilized in the Nuclear Power industry. It will provide an overview of basis of NDE applications utilized in the industry and the NDE Methods and techniques delivered to implement those requirements. Specific applications and methods will be presented as well as industry initiatives developed to implement.

PRESENTATION: TBA

Presentation overview coming soon.

PRESENTATION: From Theory to Application: The Galvanic Series and Dissimilar Metal Corrosion

Galvanic corrosion is a catchall term for corrosion caused when two different alloys are electrically coupled in an electrolyte. The existence and magnitude of this corrosion in many common systems can be predicted by using the Galvanic series, also known as the electrochemical series. An accessible explanation of the electrochemical basis of corrosion will be presented through the lens of this powerful tool, giving attendees a useful way to think about the use of dissimilar metals in design, analysis, and inspection.

PRESENTATION: Pipeline Coatings and Inspection

Presentation overview coming soon.

PRESENTATION: Introduction to Industrial Coatings: Fundamentals and Best Practices

Basic Coating Session provides foundational knowledge on industrial coatings, covering essential topics like surface preparation, coating types, application methods, and basic troubleshooting. Designed for beginners or those new to coatings, the course emphasizes best practices in application and maintenance to ensure optimal coating performance and durability. Participants will gain practical insights into the selection and use of protective coatings in various industrial settings.
AMPP will give additional 4 PDH’s for this session.

PRESENTATION: Foundations of Quality: Advances Inspection Equipment and Reporting

This session will focus on the essential principles of quality assurance through the use of advanced inspection equipment and comprehensive reporting techniques. Participants will learn about the latest technologies and tools used in the industry to ensure product integrity and compliance with standards.

PRESENTATION: The Value of Multicertification for Inspectors

In this presentation, we’ll explore the benefits of obtaining multiple certifications as an inspector in welding, coatings, and non-destructive testing. We’ll discuss how being multicertified enhances your expertise, increases job opportunities, and improves your overall value in the industry.

PRESENTATION: Why Reading and Understanding Specifications and Standards is Important

In this session, we’ll take an in-depth look at industry-accepted standards and specifications from an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) point of view. We’ll discuss and explore how specifications are written and interpreted while highlighting the significance of fully understanding your client’s specifications, expectations, and how thoroughly reading these details can make or break a project.

PRESENTATION: Coatings Inspection Do’s and Dont’s: Bridges, Stadiums and High Rises

This presentation will focus on what the inspector can do to help give the project the best chance for success. We will also discuss some pitfalls to avoid that may lead to major problems with your project. The techniques and processes presented can be used on multiple types of coating projects, however, we will be focusing specifically on bridges, stadiums and high rises.

PRESENTATION: Tank Linings 101: Protecting Steel Tanks from Corrosion and Chemical Attack

In this presentation, we will explore the critical role of tank linings in protecting steel tanks used in various industries. Attendees will learn about the different types of tank linings, their applications, and the benefits they offer in terms of corrosion protection, chemical resistance, and physical durability. We will also cover the essential steps in the application process, including surface preparation and curing, as well as the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. By the end of this session, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of how tank linings contribute to the longevity and safety of steel storage tanks.

PRESENTATION: Corrosion Protection using Coatings in Renewable Energy

This session will focus on corrosion challenges and coatings recommendation for Solar, Wind, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, and Biofuels.