Postfire Drum Assessment: What NDT Actually Found After the Flames

This video examines the process of performing a postfire assessment on a pressure vessel to determine if structural integrity has been compromised. Rather than relying solely on visual inspections, the assessment team utilizes detailed nondestructive testing to evaluate compliance and mechanical health.

What this video covers

• Evaluation of fire-damaged vessels for API 510 compliance.
• Ultrasonic thickness testing at specific code-monitored locations.
• Metallurgical analysis comparing fire-affected zones to unaffected material.
• Hardness testing and grain structure evaluation.
• Determination of corrosion rates and mechanical deformation levels.

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