Transcript ABSA UPDATE SEMINAR 2003 - IPEIA, International Pressure

Open Discussion
2005
National Pressure Equipment Conference
February 9-11, 2005
K. T. Lau, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Chief Inspector and Administrator
ABSA and Province of Alberta
Welcome
and
BEST WISHES
For a Successful Conference
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Pressure Equipment
“The story of the pressure vessel industry is the story
of all industry and how technology has been
harnessed by dedicated people working
together”*
“The importance of pressure equipment from the
time of the industrial revolution through the future
cannot be overemphasized”**
* L. Puckrin - Foreword of “Pressure Under Control – Celebrating 100 Years of
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety in Albert” 1997
** K. Lau - “Pressure Equipment Safety in Canada” - National Board Bulletin
Spring 1997
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A Brief Look at
The Importance of
Pressure Equipment to
Alberta
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Natural Resources
linking to Pressure Equipment
Alberta, the oil and gas producing province of
Canada in 2002 - 70% (oil) & 80% (gas)
Over 1/3 of Canadian petrochemical plants and
refineries
Over 90% of Canadian gas processing facilities
Highest per capita of pressure equipment usage
in North America
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There is a “Cost”
“Unfortunately, there is a long history of pressure
equipment safety problems. The first technical
paper published by England’s Institute of
Mechanical Engineers addressed this problem in
1848, and was entitled ‘Boiler Explosion at
Dudley’
“Improperly operated or maintained, pressure
vessels can fail catastrophically, kill and injure
workers and others, and cause extensive damage
even if the contents are benign”
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Yes, it did happen in Alberta
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How can we all help
The topic areas of the Conference
Regulations and Incidents
Welding
NDE
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The Many Challenges
The three areas
are only parts of the
Overall Equation
of
Pressure Equipment Safety
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The many aspects of
Pressure Equipment Safety
There are many many aspects to pressure
equipment safety
You will find various subject matter experts
presenting throughout this conference
A look at three related subjects of interest
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ASME Section VIII Div. 2
Pressure Vessels
More Div. 2 manufacturers in Alberta compared with
the rest of Canada
Long history of use of Div. 2 vessels
Largest user-province of Div. 2 vessels in Canada
Significant increase of use of Div. 2 vessels in recent
years
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ASME Section VIII Div. 2
Pressure Vessels
All such equipment has fatigue consideration as part
of the design
Certified “User’s Design Specification” controls the
design and construction
Operation must be reviewed to comply with design
parameters
Equipment must be assessed to the same parameters
(as highlighted in letter from B. McWhirter of ABSA)
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Welders and Welding Examiners
• Long and proud history and tradition
of excellency on welding in Alberta
• A system emulated by others
• Reciprocity of acceptance of
welders established with other
jurisdictions
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Welders and Welding Examiners
Qualified and registered procedures
Competent and qualified welders
Proven quality programs
Certification of Welding Examiners
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NDE
Radiography, CC 2235 and ASME VIII Div. 2
Radiography and advancements
ASME CC 2235 with the use of UT in place
of RT
Proposed use of UT in the re-write of ASME
VIII Div. 2 to be published in the near
future
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Pressure Equipment Safety
Touched on three areas impacting
pressure equipment safety
More interesting and enlightening
presentations coming next
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Where do we go from here ?
Together, we can do even better
- You look good - We look good Lets do it together
& Look for a successful conference
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