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Plugging into Pipeline Inspection Tools

Dec 1, 2021
Ensuring pipeline and piping system integrity through planned inspections is crucial for operators to monitor damage mechanisms and avoid asset ...

3 Steps to Compliant API 653 Tank Inspections

Nov 3, 2021
API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction provides the minimum standards for performing these actions on tanks constructed ...

Robotic Inspections for Aboveground Storage Tanks

Sep 8, 2021
Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) are vital assets for many industries including, power, paper and pulp, oil and gas, chemical, and even beverage ...

Remote Monitoring with Condition Monitoring Location (CML) Devices

Quinn Holub
Jun 29, 2021
One of the foundations of a strong inspection program is the use of condition monitoring locations (CML’s). CML’s are specific locations where repeat ...

Perspectives on Robotics and Site Safety Outcomes

Quinn Holub
Jun 2, 2021
A few years ago, I heard someone say, “If you’re on-site, you’re in danger.” That’s a simple statement that really stuck with me.

It's Earth Day- Robots to the Rescue!

Apr 21, 2021
Happy Earth Day, Earthlings. We, the Robots, are here to help! As the world momentarily pauses in celebration of Earth Day, let’s reflect on the ...

Non-Intrusive Inspections and How to Accomplish Them with Automation

Apr 14, 2021
Automating Non-Intrusive Inspections Provides Faster Inspections and Better Results Pressure vessels and other process equipment are traditionally ...

Women’s History Month: The Leaky Pipeline & A New Revolution

Mar 25, 2021
As March comes to a close, we reflect on the trailblazing women who led the way to change by celebrating Women’s History Month and the theme of ...

Unconventional Weather Impacts on Energy Infrastructure

Mar 17, 2021
In mid-February, unprecedented winter storm Uri left several million Texans without heat, power, and water, disrupting energy systems and sending ...

Best Nondestructive Evaluation and Testing (NDE/NDT) Resources to Follow in 2021

Jan 13, 2021
New Year; New Developments Nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) techniques used to evaluate the condition or properties of materials, ...

Two to Tango: Combining Robotic Inspections with Manual Ultrasound

Dec 9, 2020
When It Comes To Plant Inspections, One Size Does NOT Fit All Equipment employed at a coal-fired power generation plant is different from what’s used ...

Boiler Inspections: How Clean is Clean?

Dec 2, 2020
Boiler Prep for Gecko Inspections When it comes to boiler inspection preparation, a common question Gecko receives is: What level of cleanliness ...

What is Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding (and why should you care)?

Oct 22, 2020
RUG - the R stands for Rapid and/or Robot Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding (aka RUG) is an innovative inspection process of creating data-rich visual grid ...

On The Subject of Inner Diameter Boiler Tube Corrosion

Oct 22, 2020
Older Boilers are like Older Automobiles - Things Just Wear Down While the drumbeat of boiler retirement is unabated, many power generation companies ...
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