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💡 Proactive Maintenance = Smarter Savings! NDT solutions like corrosion mapping and ultrasonic testing allow companies to stay one step ahead, preventing costly breakdowns before they happen. Ask us how our tools can enhance your maintenance strategy! #PreventiveMaintenance #IndustrialSolutions #NDT

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🔍 How Did You Get Into the NDT Industry? We want to hear your story! 🎤 The journey into the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) industry is unique for everyone, and we’re curious about yours. Whether it was a career change, a passion for technology, or a friend's recommendation, or you just 'fell into it', we’d love to know: ✨ What inspired you to join the NDT field? ✨ How did you discover this industry? ✨ What has your experience been like so far? Share your stories in the comments below and let's inspire the next generation of NDT professionals together! 💬👇 #NDTJourney #CareerPath #NDTProfessionals #Inspiration #LavenderInternational #YourStoryMatters

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Successful testing starts with preparation. Enroll in basic certification prep courses to take the first step toward achieving your ASNT NDT Level III certification aspirations. Learn more and sign up today for the online courses taking place 6–10 May at https://hubs.ly/Q02tWjm20 #asnt #ndt #nondestructivetesting #certprepcourse #certification #preparation #courses #test

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If you are looking for information on "Reliability-Centered Maintenance" then article may help you. If you are interested in a copy of this article, send me an email at [email protected] #RCM #reliabilitycenteredmaintenance #maintenancebestpractices

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Some great info from Brian Dresel!

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This week, let's look at some preliminary "bracket" designs for that 4-mile lateral we discussed running liner in a few modules ago. These are bracket designs because, like in artillery, you can use them to get your range in respect to what may or may not work, over and under. In this case, we'll look at two basic common designs, first a tapered string and then one using the same size of DP the whole way to TD, and see where the limitations are for each. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses, solving one problem that the other has but, as is often the case, having problems of their own. Lastly, we'll discuss a few options to see what would be the best "fit for purpose" solution (which you can iterate and revise for YOUR well). Talk to HXR Drilling Services - Extended Reach Drilling or SafeKick about how we can help provide solutions for your upcoming ERD, Complex, Horizontal, Narrow-Margin, or Deepwater wells. #drilling #drillingengineering #offshore #directionaldrilling

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A short departure from UT for a minute to talk about MPI. This is a HAZ crack in a 1/2" V-groove weld test coupon. 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗩: This is what I tend to use in the field to validate surface UT calls because I don't need to apply contrast paint, so there's little cleanup. But once you move the blacklight, it's gone. Not much help to a welder. 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿: This is okay... I guess. But you need to be a wizard with the puffer bottle (clearly I am not). And it tends to build up on weld profiles, so horizontal welds can be a real pita. But for inspecting roots and hot passes, it's this or nothing. Don't quench the root with wet, whaddya doing!!? 𝗪𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: Spartans to McIntosh, nothing beats the definition of black on white. Just bring a wire brush. #ndt #mpi #nondestructivetesting #ndtinspection #magneticparticle

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TRIVIA: What do NDT, NDE, and NDI stand for and are there differences? Take a look below! Follow us for more trivias and FAQ's #NDT #Cifra #nondestructivetesting

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Idiotics: Because Physics Cannot Explain Dumb Business Decisions Take a look at this linear display of different vacuum cleaners? Now if you know tombstone fixtures on CNC machining centers, the length of the display shelf currently in use could be compacted into a cube (side of cube = length of shelf/4). Somebody only needs to revolve the cuboidal fixture that would be stored on the ground…..which is easier than pulling the cleaners off the current shelf. Plus you could mount this rotary pedestal fixture on the ground, roll it wherever you want …. I just think that these boxy buildings that make money by holding inventory could make do with much smaller buildings if they used the (vertical) cube better, karakuri devices, fewer shelves …. I say hats off to the automotive industry for always leading the charge to evaluate (and screw up) the applications of smart thinking. Truly, the manner in which IE is improved at Toyota is unique! Armageddon it …. remember the Def Leppard song?

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Day 271 / 366 The Technical Knowledge bite series continues (7/12) , this week's bite is on Fixed Ladders and BS 4211:2008. 👨‍🎓 ** Technical Knowledge Bites ** are a concise, bite-sized presentation perfect for a lunch break or reading over breakfast at the weekend! crafted by Dean Tedstone IEng, MSc, BEng (hons), the Pressure Systems Technical Manager at Applus+, these sessions offer quick, digestible overviews on essential industry topics. BS 4211:2008 is a British Standard that provides specifications for "permanent fixed ladders" designed for industrial and building access. This standard outlines the requirements for safe design, construction, and installation of ladders that are fixed in place, ensuring they meet rigorous safety guidelines to prevent falls and injuries. BS 4211:2008 addresses aspects like ladder materials, rung spacing, structural integrity, and handrails. It’s particularly relevant for environments like warehouses, factories, and construction sites, where safe, durable access is essential for both workers and equipment maintenance.. 👩‍🎓 Stay tuned for more of these informative posts, and feel free to engage with the content -let's learn and grow together. If there is a topic you would like to read about let me know. DM or email me at [email protected] to see how Applus+ can help with NDT, Pressure Systems and specialist access. #ndt #inspection #listening #technology #energy #team #oilgas #renewables #competency #experience #ladders

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🕒It’s the perfect time for calendar-year plans to complete Nondiscrimination Testing! Mid-year testing is essential to ensure compliance by year-end. Complete your NDT now to keep benefits fair and compliant for all employees.📝✅ Need help navigating the process? Our expert team is here to guide you. Reach out today, and let’s make compliance a breeze! #NondiscriminationTesting #Compliance #BenefitsAdministration #StayCompliant #EmployeeBenefits #MedcomBenefitsSolutions

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Are you curious about the current state of your reliability culture and looking to learn more about becoming a High Reliable Organization (HRO)? Join the “Reliability culture Survey”  https://lnkd.in/gtygq_PP  Becht #reliability experts can help with steps to consider.

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Choosing the wrong non-destructive testing (NDT) method can lead to costly mistakes and inaccurate results. X-ray and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) are both powerful tools, but which one is right for YOUR application? Our latest guide breaks down the key differences, pros, and cons of each method: ✔️ how they work: the underlying technology behind #Xray and #PAUT; ✔️ advantages and limitations: what does each method excel at (and where do they fall short); ✔️ which industries and applications are best suited for each #NDT method. Get the knowledge you need to make an informed decision! 📌 Find your guide here: https://lnkd.in/e6c9p4PY #FujifilmNDT #Xray #PhasedArray #UltrasonicTesting #blog #FujifilmNDT

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I’ve used lean practices in Oil & Gas to cut shutdown times by 30%...here’s how: A few years ago, I worked on a compressor station overhaul in a midstream Oil & Gas facility. At this facility, they shut the station down for 4 days to do the overhaul. It’s how they’ve always done it. But, that big pause caused major issues. Four days of no production, money lost, and gas not moving adds up costs–FAST! I knew there had to be a “Leaner” way. So I called in another expert — a Lean Consultant. Together, we mapped the whole process. Then, we restructured it with the experts. The compressor didn’t have to be off for all 4 days… just during the time the mechanic was working on it. I worked with operations & maintenance to find the last moment when we HAD to shut down. Then, when we did, we were well-prepared. Everything we needed was in place–ready to go. We optimized the mechanic's role. He was no longer “on the bench” waiting. (It’s what led to inefficiency in the first place.) To help him, we introduced a “runner.” His job was to get the mechanic whatever he needed to stay focused on the highest-value, core tasks. The job still took multiple days, but we reduced the four-day shutdown to just one. The company saved costs. The operation was smoother. There were less disruptions. Wins for everyone! But, I couldn’t have done it on my own. My colleague opened my eyes to better solutions. Some engineers feel threatened without answers. But, I look for answers wherever they are. AND, I get better at finding them the next time. Do you have a hard time asking for expert help?

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Update on K-Factor Testing!! We have looked at several different items that effect your K-Factor. Now to put it to the test!! Barrett Meigs was at Houston Fastener (Birmingham Fastener, Inc.) using UT to test our hypothesis. Our goal is to determine the what and how much certain practices effect K-factors. Not only on the Skidmore, but also flanges! More to come!!!

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🔧 SMRP Maintenance & Reliability Symposium (MaRS)  🎤 Nathan Reese, Manager, Alpha Remote Operations  📍Pasadena, Texas  📆 September 26th, 2024  🕒 3:00 p.m. CDT Join Nathan at SMRP's MaRS for an insightful session on "Building Effective Visualization for Reliability Monitoring." In this session he will explore the keys to achieving successful field adoption of new technologies, and the critical role our Alpha Remote Operations Center plays in driving that adoption. Learn more about the conference here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei7Xyyzn    #PrecisionDrilling #Precision #PD #HighPerformanceHighValue #BestWellsEveryTime #NewEraofDrillingTech #DrillingPerformance #DrillingConsistency #RigTechnology #OperationalExcellence #DeliveringResults #OperationalEfficiency #SuperSeriesRigs #Desiretobethebest #Alpha #Drillingautomation #IADC  #RigTechnologyAdvancements 

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Today (November 22, 2024) the three teams in my INDE6377 course presented a shorter list of the 35 improvement ideas (5 ideas per student) that they distilled from their INDE6377 projects that were done this semester in the Houston facility of McWane Plant and Industrial (www.McWanePI.com). A CEO, CFO and Director attended the presentation remotely and actively engaged with the student (or students if they co-presented) when they had a question about a particular slide or sought more details about the work being presented.  Their being present for the nearly 2 hours of presentations was clear evidence that teaching an IE course that engages students to learn-by-doing (and not knowing too because even I had not been exposed to the problems they had to solve) is a viable model for teaching IE.  But the best proof that this teaching model works was when the MPI's Director of Branch Operations asked to return and re-engage with my students next semester when I teach the other course, INDE6378! Thank you Sultan Ahmed Mohammed and Ujwal Rayala, CLSSGB for being as helpful as you were in supporting me and my students. Despite your workload being full-time interns at MPI, you set aside time to work with me and the students. And now to congratulate the seven students who may have started as engineering students with MechE degrees but boy oh boy did they master what I taught, learned the other related IE subject matter pertaining to their projects that I recommended they self-study and how wonderfully they worked with the shop floor employees throughout the semester. Hats off to you IEs of the future! I wish you all the best --- and do hope to see some of you next semester! If anyone on LinkedIn would like to receive the Powerpoint presentations prepared by the students, you may reach out to MPI’s Director of Branch Operations Henry Weissenborn Jr.. 

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In this Question Line video, Jason explains why the 2018 revision of ASME Y14.5 does not permit locating the distance between stepped surfaces with a size dimension. He also explains how utilizing datums and profile eliminates that ambiguous dimension from being applied and how to report that measurement to get the most direct tolerance between the stepped surfaces. https://hubs.la/Q02RnbkN0 #gdandt #CMM #gdandtinspection

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First we had Drucker, then Deming, then Womack and Jones, then Shook, then Rother, then Wilson, then Emiliani --- NONE of them is an Industrial Engineer but they are all expert on the Toyota Production System. Then we had Taylor and (my favorites) --- Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and Allan Mogensen. The Gilbreths, in 1921, offered the correct career development for any manager --- start by getting your hands dirty as an Industrial Engineer, learn to work for/with those who do the value added work to produce services and goods, then later consider a career shift to management. Allan Mogensen (and Ben Graham) offered the science of management --- work with those whose work you are unhappy with but let them lead your joint efforts to improve the work that you would like them to do safer, better, faster, cheaper (basically, HELP and not DEMAND that they do their work to your satisfaction). Do you agree that the Industrial Engineer's education and training, as guided by the works of the Gilbreths and Mogensen, is what is lacking in management education, training and practice? Attached is mini-book that I have created to accompany the first few lectures in my course next semester --- INDE6378 (it teaches a blend of IE and Lean and is the pre-requisite for INDE6377 which focuses on Job Shop Lean for HMLV manufacturers). Hopefully, it will support my argument that a manager MUST be exposed to several aspects of the IE BoK that deal with the broad subject of WORK SIMPLIFICATION that extends beyond Time and Motion Studies and Work Measurement. Trust me on that!

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