Industrial Inspection
Pressure equipment
inspection
Pressure equipment (including gas cylinders) are vessels designed to contain liquid or gases at a pressure higher than that of the natural environment. This type of equipment is commonly found in industrial facilities, but can also commonly be found in residential buildings, and private homes, as in the case of boilers. Pressure equipment is useful and important for daily functions, however the difference in the interior pressure of the equipment and the outside environmental pressure can make for potentially dangerous situations. In order to ensure the safety of this type of equipment, inspections are carried out on new pressure equipments (before application), as well as on in-service equipment to determine their integrity and normal functioning.
One of Apave’s major areas of intervention for new pressure equipment inspection in the scope of shop inspection services. With regard to in-service pressure equipment, Apave's API/ASME inspectors, along with its NDT inspectors, undertake inspections to assess the remaining life of equipment based on local or international standards.
Apave also undertakes the inspection of pressurised safety devices.
Heat exchanger
inspection
Inspection of
steam boilers and fired heaters
Newly manufactured equipment:
- Material inspection
- Welding inspection
- Installation & alignement inspection
- Non-destructive testing
In-services inspection during shutdown periods for maintenance purposes:
- Safety assessment
- Thickness measurement
- Corrosion checking
- Visual assessment
Tank
inspection
New manufactured tanks, including cylinder & sphere tanks:
- Material inspection
- Welding inspection
- Installation & alignement inspection
- Non-destructive testing
In-services inspection for corrosion monitoring purpose:
- Thickness measurement
- Crack checking
- Visual & assessment
Piping inspection
Piping inspection
- Material inspection
- Welding inspection
- Installation & alignment inspection
- Non-destructive testing
Pipeline inspection
- Corrosion monitoring
- Inspection by a qualified inspector (API 570) to assess the remaining life of pipelines based on local or international standards
Gas flare inspection
Gas flares, also known as flare stacks, are gas combustion devices in the form of a tower commonly used in industrial plants such as chemical plants and petroleum refineries. This system uses an open flare to safely and efficiently discharge the facilities' waste or contaminated by-products by burning them.
Inspection for this equipment is similar to piping inspection, but sometimes a working solution at height must be used such as rope access or scaffolding solutions for installed gas flares.
Structure inspection
The consistent inspection of structures allows clients to determine their condition and identify any deterioration. This inspection will also allow for the type, cause and rate of deterioration to be identified allowing for necessary actions to be put in place (maintenance plans, repairs, etc.).
- Visual inspection
- Painting inspection
- Bolts & nut inspection
- Weld inspection
Painting, Blasting & Coating inspection
Preheat and Post weld heat treatment inspection
Welding
Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool, causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. It is a very important process in construction projects. Welding inspection is always the most important step when implementing these kinds of projects.
Apave provides the following welding services:
- Welding inspection
- Welding consultancy: WPS, PQR, WPQ
Inspection of Lifting Equipment and Machinery
In order to ensure the safety of workers, it is vital that machinery is inspected to verify that it is in good working condition and in order to identify any deterioration that requires remedying before it is prone to causing an accident or breakdown. In Vietnam, Apave provides inspection of lifting equipment and machinery, ensuring that the lifting angle is correct and protecting the lifting slings and chains from sharp edges. Equipment and machines are put under tension to test the safety of their lifting capabilities, not only checking the lifting equipment operation process, but also checking the safety of the lifting equipment before use. This type of inspection also involves checking that there is proper communication between the team members who are responsible for operating such machines, and checking that the team members know how to handle both the machines and themselves in the presence of said machines.
- Assessment in the fields of mechanics/lifting
- Services on offshore and port cranes
- Machines
- Training
- Maintenance
Why Choose
Apave Vietnam?
Unique experience of over 150 years
Multidisciplinary approach to your needs
Ability to support you in your transformation projects
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