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Summary Over the past few years, there have been several coal silo failures in power plants in the US and abroad. These failures have dropped as much as 800 tons of coal on the floor below them. To date no injuries have occurred but significant equipment damage has resulted. The most common cause of failure […]
We are pleased to announce that Nathan Bartley, of our Edmonton office, has been appointed as a member of the Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Codes Council, Pressure Equipment Sub Committee. Nathan represents the Contract Chief Inspector Association (CCIA) on this committee. About Nathan With 21 years of experience in the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM), […]
Acuren Rope Access Recruiting Event in Houston September 8, 2019 12:00 – 3:00pm MOMENTUM INDOOR CLIMBINGwww.momentumclimbing.com/silver-street/1401 Silver Street, Houston, Texas 77007 Acuren is pleased to be hosting a recruiting event on Sunday, September 8th in Houston, Texas. We invite all those interested in a rope access career to come visit us, or call and speak […]
What is HTHA? High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) is a condition that can occur in process equipment exposed to hydrogen at elevated temperatures and pressures over time. Hydrogen reacts with carbides in steel and can manifest into internal decarburization and fissuring including molecular hydrogen and methane accumulating at grain boundaries. Subsequent high localized stresses can […]
Our rope access teams also work on infrastructure projects. This project took place in June of 2019, high up in the rafters of Rogers Place in Edmonton and we thank them for allowing us to share these photos. Our rope access team installed 54 upright anchor beams to the existing building structure. These anchor beams […]
Acuren is excited to offer this 2 day course in Houston on June 26th and 27th, 2019. This essential course will provide the following: In-depth information about the latest essential features to incorporate in a successful Pipeline Integrity Management System Learn how to perform self-assessments and annual pipeline integrity assessment health checks Systems and practical […]
We were, once again, thrilled to have participated as a Gold sponsor in the 2019 IPEIA Conference in Banff February 27th – March 1st. The conference website can be found here: IPEIA The IPEIA Conference began over 20 ago years and has become an internationally recognized annual conference to gather Pressure Equipment Integrity industry groups […]
It’s not just about having a fancy drone. Industrial inspection using drones, or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), is becoming more common. While this method of access can deliver tremendous cost savings, there are some stipulations that are often overlooked, but should be understood, prior to allowing a service provider to carry out drone services […]
This three-day conference will focus on corrosion and asset integrity management in oil and gas and other industries, and explore the integration of sustainable practices within the corrosion industry. Location: Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Dates: February 5-7, 2019 Skystone and Acuren Booth: #413 Presentations: High-Temperature Degradation Mechanisms of 304H which Resulted in Reactor Failure […]
Acuren is pleased to announce the acquisition of Calgary-based Skystone International. With a focus on pipelines and pressure equipment, core segments of Acuren for over 40 years, the addition of Skystone deepens Acuren’s engineering and technology-enabled asset integrity capabilities, and adds new services such as cathodic protection and emergency management. “I am excited to welcome […]
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