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🔍 Chemical anchor proof testing refers to the process of testing and verifying the performance of chemical anchors used in construction and engineering applications. The goal is to ensure that chemical anchors are capable of providing the specified load-bearing capacity and meet safety standards. This testing process helps guarantee the structural integrity and safety of construction projects. Below are the key aspects of chemical anchor proof testing in Australia: 🔍 Testing Procedures: The testing procedures for chemical anchors typically involve load testing to determine the anchor's capacity to withstand axial, shear, and tension loads. The tests are conducted under controlled conditions to simulate the actual working environment as closely as possible. 🔍 Quality Control: Chemical anchor proof testing is often conducted as part of a quality control process to ensure that anchors are installed correctly and meet specified standards. Proper installation practices are crucial for anchor performance. Contact our expert engineers now! #MechTest #NATAAccredited #MaterialTesting #ProductTesting #ChemicalAnalysis #CorrosionTesting #MetalAnalysis #Compliance #PolymerPropertiesTesting #StateoftheArt #BrisbaneLaboratory  #Safety #MechanicalTesting #Brisbane #Queensland #Engineering #MaterialsScience

SAFE LEVELS OF RADIATION AND FLARE STACK HEIGHT CALCULATION Flares are common equipment in industrial units handling flammable gases. As a chemical engineer in plant design, you will need to do some preliminary calculations, know which information must be shared to purchase a flare, and most importantly, you will need to be able to evaluate if the flare proposed by the vendor matches the process and site (layout) needs. To help you in your preparation as a chemical engineer for plant design jobs, let me share with you some information regarding flare stack height for elevated open flares. When designing a flare stack, one of the primary concerns is ensuring that thermal radiation levels remain within safe limits for people, the environment, and equipment. Thermal radiation generated during flaring must be carefully managed to prevent damage and protect health and safety. Safe levels of thermal radiation are established based on studies of exposure effects on humans, ecosystems, and materials. Here are some general guidelines for acceptable radiation levels: For Personnel Safety: 2 kW/m²: This is generally considered a safe threshold for brief exposures for workers who may need to be near the flare occasionally. 5 kW/m²: This is typically the upper limit for human exposure without protective equipment, especially for emergency evacuation paths and assembly areas. Exposure at this level can cause discomfort and potential burns with prolonged exposure. 12.5 kW/m²: This level may cause severe burns within seconds and is generally the threshold beyond which no personnel should be exposed without special protective measures. More information regarding radiation exposure for personnel can be found in API521 (Tables 11 and 12). Besides that, flare height calculation must also take into account the level of radiation for environmental and equipment protection. QUIZ What are the possible causes of the black plume? Should it be considered normal? #chemical #process #engineer #hysys #aspenplus #chemicalengineer #processengineer #processsimulation #inprocessbooster #processdesign #piping #linesizing #pfd #separator #aspenhysys #processengineering #chemicalengineering #petrochemical #plantdesign #PnID #dehydration #naturalgas #oilrefining #mentoring #EPC #DWSIM

🎓 Live Training Alert for Pipeline Professionals: The Relationship Between Coatings and Cathodic Protection Are you ready to elevate your understanding of pipeline integrity and protection? Join us on April 18, 2024, for an exclusive live class presented by Joe Pikas "The Relationship Between Coatings and Cathodic Protection." 📅 Date: April 18, 2024 📍 Location: Online - https://hubs.ly/Q02qWxbl0 🔍 What You'll Learn: The critical role of coatings in protecting pipelines from corrosion. How cathodic protection systems work in tandem with coatings to safeguard your pipeline infrastructure. Practical strategies for optimizing the effectiveness of coatings and cathodic protection in various pipeline environments. 👥 Who Should Attend: This course is designed for pipeline engineers, integrity managers, corrosion technicians, and anyone involved in the maintenance and protection of pipeline systems. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or really dig into the technical aspects of coatings and cathodic protection, this live class has something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and enhance your skills in pipeline corrosion protection. #PipelineEngineering #CathodicProtection #PipelineIntegrity #TechnicalToolboxes #LiveTraining

SAFE LEVELS OF RADIATION AND FLARE STACK HEIGHT CALCULATION Flares are common equipment in industrial units handling flammable gases. As a chemical engineer in plant design, you will need to do some preliminary calculations, know which information must be shared to purchase a flare, and most importantly, you will need to be able to evaluate if the flare proposed by the vendor matches the process and site (layout) needs. To help you in your preparation as a chemical engineer for plant design jobs, let me share with you some information regarding flare stack height for elevated open flares. When designing a flare stack, one of the primary concerns is ensuring that thermal radiation levels remain within safe limits for people, the environment, and equipment. Thermal radiation generated during flaring must be carefully managed to prevent damage and protect health and safety. Safe levels of thermal radiation are established based on studies of exposure effects on humans, ecosystems, and materials. Here are some general guidelines for acceptable radiation levels: For Personnel Safety: 2 kW/m²: This is generally considered a safe threshold for brief exposures for workers who may need to be near the flare occasionally. 5 kW/m²: This is typically the upper limit for human exposure without protective equipment, especially for emergency evacuation paths and assembly areas. Exposure at this level can cause discomfort and potential burns with prolonged exposure. 12.5 kW/m²: This level may cause severe burns within seconds and is generally the threshold beyond which no personnel should be exposed without special protective measures. More information regarding radiation exposure for personnel can be found in API521 (Tables 11 and 12). Besides that, flare height calculation must also take into account the level of radiation for environmental and equipment protection. QUIZ What are the possible causes of the black plume? Should it be considered normal? FREE CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING AND PLANT DESIGN TRAINING Learn more about chemical process engineering, plant design and beyond at https://lnkd.in/dfCsaXUZ #chemical #process #engineer #hysys #aspenplus #chemicalengineer #processengineer #processsimulation #jefersoncostaengineer #inprocessbooster #processdesign #piping #linesizing #pfd #separator #aspenhysys #processengineering #chemicalengineering #petrochemical #plantdesign #PnID #dehydration #naturalgas #oilrefining #mentoring #EPC #DWSIM

Flare Height Calculation

Corrosion Education Series – Part 03: The Significance of Communication A successful and effective asset corrosion engineer is someone who is capable of carrying out the following tasks satisfactorily: ·      Identifying the existing (and also the future) corrosion damage mechanisms ·      Determining or estimating the associated deterioration rates (and also the corresponding remaining live values) ·      Devising the relevant corrosion mitigation measures and monitoring their performance and assessing their effectiveness ·      Managing the inspection activities ·      Managing both the fluid sampling and the corrosion rate monitoring systems ·      Managing the existing corrosion mitigation systems (e.g., chemical treatments, CP and coatings, dehydration, process control and pipeline cleaning pigging) ·      Managing both corrosion control matrices (or integrity operating windows) and corrosion KPIs ·      Providing the necessary training for both the relevant personnel For any asset corrosion engineer to be able to carry out the aforementioned tasks, both satisfactorily and efficiently, they have to be continuously updated (with the relevant data) or have adequate access to various data types such as: ·      Operations data ·      Process data ·      Inspection data ·      Fluid sampling and corrosion rate monitoring data ·      Chemical treatment data ·      Coating and CP data ·      Repair and maintenance data ·      Anomaly data ·      Leak data ·      Various pipeline data (e.g., cleaning pigging data) Needless to mention that for having access to the above data types the asset corrosion engineer has to be in regular communication with various disciplines such as: ·      Operations (or production) ·      Process ·      Inspection ·      Maintenance ·      Pipelines ·      IT (for relevant integrity software updates and outputs) ·      HR (for relevant competency data) Any failures to initiate or maintain adequate and regular communication with the above disciplines would detrimentally affect proper and effective functioning of the asset corrosion engineer, leading to both higher corrosion rates and a great number of corrosion leaks and failures. Thus, it is of paramount importance that regular and adequate communication is maintained using the right combination of the following formats: 1.    Regular corrosion meetings 2.    Regular compilation of corrosion reports 3.    Regular sharing of row or processed data types or both with the asset corrosion engineer Improved and efficient communication would undoubtedly have a great positive influence on effective asset corrosion mitigation. However, unfortunately, the topic of communication is not adequately taught in the relevant universities which are in charge of training and producing the future corrosion engineers. #Corrosion #CorrosionEducation #CorrosionEngineering #CorrosionManagement #CorrosionTraining #Integrity

Hydraulics play a vital role in the planning, engineering, and executing well drilling operations. The use of fluid power enables efficient operation of various equipment and tools essential in the process.

Field Operations Engineer 🖤💀⚙️ 🔥 Well-documented statistics from the oilfield industry indicate that various types of corrosion account for roughly one in three equipment failures. Corrosion is the most significant and problematic cause of these failures, leading to production shutdowns, revenue loss, and high repair costs. As operations move into deeper, high-pressure, and high-temperature (HP/HT) reservoirs, selecting materials that can withstand these extreme conditions becomes crucial to preventing catastrophic failures. One of the main challenges in HP/HT environments is obtaining accurate data on materials' performance. Ongoing research focuses on assessing materials' resistance to corrosion, cracking, and fatigue under elevated pressures and temperatures, especially as these conditions become more common at greater depths. For instance, duplex stainless steels are frequently used due to their excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical strength, though they come at a higher cost. Corrosion in the oilfield typically manifests as leaks and failures in tanks, casing, tubing, pipelines, and other equipment, both subsurface and surface. Corrosion processes lead to the degradation of base metals, as refined metals naturally tend to revert to their original, more stable states, which are often found as oxides or sulfides. Energy is required to convert ore into metal, similar to the processes in a blast furnace. Metals tend to react with elements like oxygen and sulfur, releasing heat and reverting to more stable compounds. Reactive metals, such as zinc and magnesium, release more energy when corroding compared to less reactive metals like silver and gold. Zinc is widely used as a sacrificial anode to protect offshore structures, while silver and gold, though resistant to corrosion, are too costly for this purpose. Corrosion requires four essential elements: 1. Anode 2. Cathode 3. Electrolyte (e.g., water) 4. Metallic path for electron flow When all four elements are present, a corrosion cell is formed. The anode and cathode can exist on different areas of the same metal surface or be separate dissimilar metals. Common electrolytes include oilfield brines, moisture in soil, and seawater. #oilgas #wellservices #professionalexperiences #engineering #ecuador #petroleumengineer #wellintervention #engineer #work #moments #worksafe #workhard #IADC #IWCF #PetroleumServices

Today one of the guys in the lifting team said, you don’t go in the tank. I said yes I do. He said what do you go in the tank for? I said to learn, to shadow the engineers and learn about the processes. In fact, I was learning how to use the #survey equipment with the #structural engineer. 👷🏽♀️ He said okay, I said well how about I spend some time with you next in the tank? Then I said, when is a good time? You see what I did, I created opportunity. 😁 😉 I know, I’m a #site administrator but I take everything I learn in college and apply it to the project I’m on. For example, today the Project Manager mentioned a machine that tells you the amount of nickel and different metals in the steel for corrosion purposes. It made my day, I’m currently learning all about the science of materials in college, and the characteristics of #steel and #concrete have been quite interesting. It’s been one of those weeks for me already because I have another assignment due. I can’t wait until all this assignment stuff is over with. 😩 #oilandgas #builtenvironment #infrastructure #constructionindustry #engineeringindustry #constructioncareers #engineeringcareers #civilengineering #mechanicalengineering #structuralengineering #womeninconstruction

Hey everyone, You ever scroll through Oil & Gas or Chemical Engineering posts and see engineers casually using words like: 1. Stripper 2. Packed bed 3. Male & female coupling 4. Pig (not the animal, relax) 5. Shaft 6. Thrust 7. Rat hole 8. Lubrication failure 9. Orifice 10. Wetted surface 11. Erection engineer (yeah, it’s real) 12. Ring expander 13. Plug hole 14. Lube 15. Flashing 16. Pipe stiffness 17. Sucker Rod 18. Block and Bleed 19. Nipple (for pipes, people!) 20. Expansion bellow 21. Stud bolt 22. Ball cock 23. Gasket 24. Butt Joint 25. Spigot 26. Cock valve 27. Penetration (into walls, chill) 28. Tool joint 29. Flexible shaft 30. Swivel joint 31. V- groove And suddenly you’re like, “Wait, what did I just read?!” 😳 Don’t worry, we’re not weird (well, not that weird). These are legit technical terms we throw around daily in emails, reports, and meetings. No big deal—we just casually use words that sound way worse out of context. And, yes, we manage to keep a straight face. Most of the time. Note: This post is purely for educational purposes, obviously. We’re all decent people… even if we say “cock valve” and “thrust” with a straight face. 😎