The cost of equipment failure within oil, gas and chemical industries (including fuel depots, processing plants and LPG/LNG vessels) on workers, shareholders, equipment, and the environment is often devastating.
This is a very real, very common risk, as the hazardous nature of substances handled daily puts enormous, corrosive pressure on the equipment’s structural integrity. A catalogue of historical equipment failures has led to the strict preventative safety testing and regulations we have today.
Whilst increased awareness is good, these industries are experiencing huge growth in demand, creating a ‘every second (and penny!) counts’ culture that is struggling to strike a balance that meets safety standards and production targets.
This time and financial strains have seen equipment frequently pushed beyond its intended capacity and lifespan. However, it is in fact the opposite approach that protects profits and secures a more sustainable future. A regular safety inspection regime will help put such companies on a stronger stance in an increasingly sustainable world.
Ultrasonic Testing – a Solution to the Safety vs. Productivity Battle
The simplicity, speed and accuracy of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) can significantly relieve pressures to meet these seemingly conflicting demands, saving companies time, money and their reputation, as well as providing peace of mind. Here, the advantages are divided into two key pressures... read more about using ultrasonic testing in industries exposed to explosive atmospheres.
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