Man-watch Required
Podcast about pressure equipment inspection, where we talk a bit of crap, learn a bit and share stories from the field. Based in Alberta, Canada the hosts talk about their experiences with in-service pressure equipment inspection, repairs and trade related subjects.
Just Another Heater Guy — Fired Equipment Beyond the Tubes
Just Another Heater Guy — A Fired Equipment Conversation
This week, we sit down with someone who describes himself as “just another heater guy” — despite more than 30 years working with fired equipment and helping shape industry practice along the way.
We talk about what it really takes to understand fired equipment beyond just tubes and refractory: burners, draft, O₂, CO, flame shape, tube condition, dampers, controls, inspection, thermography, troubleshooting and the process itself.
More importantly, we get into why this is a discipline that can’t really be learned from...
Keep It Between the Lines — Bill & Ted’s Excellent Corrosion Adventure
Absolutely — I’d keep the description a little playful at the top, then make the technical value really clear.
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Corrosion Adventure — From Damage Mechanisms to RBI
This week, the boys go on an excellent adventure with not one, but two corrosion specialists — affectionately known as Bill and Ted.
We work our way through the integrity lifecycle, starting with corrosion control documents, corrosion loops and integrity operating windows, then following those inputs into damage-mechanism identification, inspection strategy and risk-based inspection. Along the way, Bill and Ted ex...
Casting the Right Nets — NDE Methods, Limitations & Knowing What You’re Hunting For
There is no silver bullet in NDE.
In Episode 25 of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank sit down with Mike Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about nondestructive examination, inspection technology, and how to choose the right method for the problem in front of you.
Mike brings more than a decade of NDE experience, beginning in rope access and progressing through conventional methods into asset integrity, advanced ultrasonics, data review, and inspection planning. Pasted text
The conversation starts with the fundamentals — magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and con...
Not Our Equipment… Still Our Problem — Third-Party & Rental Equipment
Just because you don’t own the equipment doesn’t mean you can ignore it.
In this episode of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank dig into the world of third-party and rental equipment — and some of the questions that come with bringing temporary pressure equipment onto an operating site.
What documentation should be reviewed before the equipment ever arrives?
What happens when a rental vessel shows up with missing or questionable identification?
When is pressure equipment exempt — and more importantly, exempt from wha...
Getting Hot in Herre — Fired Heater Thermography: It’s More Than a Pretty Picture
What does it really take to get reliable temperature data from a fired heater using infrared thermography?
In this episode of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank sit down with an experienced master thermographer for a deep dive into infrared thermography and its application to fired heaters and industrial equipment inspection.
Thermal imaging can look deceptively simple: point the camera, capture an image and read the temperature. In practice, getting meaningful data requires an understanding of the equipment, the environment and the many variables that can influence what the camera is actually seeing.<...
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After a bit of a break, Man-watch Required is back!
In this short preview episode, we catch up on where we’ve been, what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what we have planned for the return of the podcast.
We’ve already been back behind the microphones recording new conversations with experienced people from across the inspection industry. Upcoming episodes will cover topics including thermography on fired heaters, nondestructive examination, third-party equipment, and more of the practical inspection conversations you’ve come to expect from the show.
This episode is a qui...
Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections 2 of 2
Frank and Scott continue to talk Tank inspection with the father-son team Alex Jr. and Alex III from Ranger Inspections.
the conversation start out talking about floor scanning and equipment, proving up floor scans with manual UT, and flows into cleaning of tanks for inspection, the use of new tech for tank inspection, rope access inspections, reporting, tank repair and Alex jr shares some tank inspection stories.
You can check out Ranger inspections and the services they offer at:
https://rangerinspection.com/
Enjoy the episode and let us know if you en...
Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections Part 1 of 2
The boys have been thinking API 650 storage tanks for a while now and got the perfect opportunity to talk with some specialists from Ranger Inspections.
In part 1 of 2 Scott and Frank sit down with Alex Romano Jr, and his son Alex III to start the discussion on API storage tanks. This episode kicks off with a bit of storage tank history, and details about external tank inspections and methods.
It doesn't take long to figure out that storage tanks are a critical piece of equipment in the production of energy and vital to plant operations.
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"Inspectin' ain't easy" with Mike Diachyshyn from Sharptail Inspection Services
This week Frank is joined in studio by Mike Diachyshyn- General Manager and Chief Inspector of Sharptail Inspection Services.
They Discuss the process of starting an inspection company from scratch and how Mike took his vision of what an inspection company should be to a reality.
You can contact Mike for information or to procure his services at:
https://sharptailinspection.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharptail-inspection-services/
You can also listen on our website:
https://www.manwatchrequired.com/
Hit the boys up if you have any questions
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Let's talk weird and wonderful with Warren
In this week's episode the team sits down with Warren Tessari from Maverick Inspection to talk about the weird and wonderful. This episode is perfect for those hesitant to change or have that fear of technology. The team discusses some of the advancements in the RVI space, where they see the technology going and how it can be leveraged as a complement to current inspection methods. There may even be some entertaining stories shared along the way.
For more information on Maverick Inspection and the services they provide visit:
https://www.maverickinspection.com
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.2
If you were enchanted with part one of this series Scott and Frank continue their walk-through of AB-506 picking up in Section 11 "Inspection intervals" with a discussion on
ABSA' s interval grading system and how owners / owner-users can apply them for their integrity management systems, what to do with vessels in similar or known services and how RBI (Section 12) can play into it.
They breeze through Section 13 "Fitness for Service", share their thoughts on Section 14 "Non-Destructive Examination" and talk PRD's in section 15 "Pressure Relief Devices".
Enjoy the Show!
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.1
This week the boys decided to pour through the most recent edition of ABSA's AB-506 "Inspection and Servicing Requirements for In-Service Pressure Equipment".
One of the back-bone documents of their local regulator- ABSA
AB-506 was created to assist owners & owner/users develop an effective integrity management program which spans the lifecycle of their equipment from construction to decommissioning.
The document (AB-506) also lays out some rules for inspection companies and organizations who provide services to owner-users help maintain these programs, as well as the people who conduct the inspections.
In the first...
Season 1 Recap and Listener Questions
In the second season opener Scott and Frank sit down and do a quick recap of their first season, and are amazed people are still listening.
They tackle a few listener question they encountered such as working your way into your first visual job (or moving up from your current position), final package reviews and fitting registrations vs fitting modifications / construction, as well have a bit of open discussion on double checking with your peers when you encounter something that makes you scratch your head.
Drone Inspection with Courtland from Osprey Integrity
In the season closer the boys figured it would be fun to squeeze one more episode in with a special guest Courtland from Osprey Integrity, a company that specializes in UAV inspections.
Courtland is near the top of the food chain when it comes to UAV inspections and his inspection company Osprey Integrity is one of Canada's industry leaders with the platforms and services they offer.
Join Courtland and Frank as they talk UAV inspection methods and how the technology can be applied to bolster new and existing integrity management programs along with some the...
Have your cake and eat it too. Conclusion to ASME section IX WPS review.
The long awaited conclusion to the ASME section IX WPS review is finally here. If you thought the first episode was dry you haven't heard anything yet. In the conclusion to this 2 part technical series the boys discuss applying what they learned in the previous episode to real life repair and fabrication scenarios. Mastering ASME section IX is just the beginning, now the real work begins. Registration, construction code compliance, and welder qualifications. Oh and don't forget about the CWB, your hosts will attempt to decipher WPS data sheets and how to apply them. This episode really brings it...
Learn to bake a cake with Scott and Frank, ASME section IX WPS review
Have you ever tried to bake a cake without following a recipe? Most likely it didn't turn out too well. The same could be said for attempting to perform a weld repair without following a proper WPS. Ok well maybe the ladder has some legal implications but you get the analogy. If you have ever struggled to navigate the crown jewel of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes "ASME section IX" or perhaps found it too daunting to even attempt. Then this is the episode you have been waiting for. Get your copy of ASME section IX ready...
“The Great Migration” How has COVID-19 affected the integrity industry.
In this weeks episodes your hosts take a shot at discussing a topic that has affected everyone not only in the integrity industry but the economy as a whole. Earlier this year the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced many people to embrace working from home with little to no warning. With conversation around the new working from home lifestyle, new rules put in place around working on site, and some of the challenges around executing a turnaround during a pandemic. How has our provincial regulator handled deferrals and extensions? With the pandemic affecting the entire industry this episode is...
Watch out for the Claw...
In their most reasonably timed, and 10th episode the boys talk though talking about the different types of jobs available to certified pressure equipment inspectors.
Discussion starts with "claw jobs" and what the basic expectations are or what to expect when taking one of these positions. They naturally flow into the somewhat cushier "embedded" contractor roles and what some of the expectations, duties and responsibilities an inspector will take on.
Sit back relax and enjoy the episode.
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Certs, certs and more certs.
Have you ever wondered how to get into the world of inspection or what certifications are required? This episode is sure to answer some of those questions..... Tune in as the boys discuss the vast world of certifications related to the inspection industry. With discussion on what certifications are required for specific roles and what it takes to obtain specific certifications this may be the most informative episode yet. The boys even provide some opinions on which of these certs are the most employable. Get your notepads ready and enjoy.
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"Manways closed" Final wrap up of The Turnaround Series- Special Guest Matt
With more than enough coverage of turn-around material, the boys wrap their turnaround series with the long awaited arrival of special guest Matt.
Matt is a resident facility inspector and provides some key insight on the topics covered this episode.
The boys talk about corrosion assessment, equipment repairs, possible code references for repairs, plugging exchanger tubes and a few things owner / users and repair companies may or may not be certified to execute.
They also cover repairs vs alterations, when new nameplates are required after work is executed, and touch on fitness for...
"Inspect Report Repeat" Mid TA Podcast with Scott and Frank
As the boys are neck-deep turnaround they take a night after work to reflect on a few key things they have encountered so far.
They start the episode with talking about the Day shift / Night shift dichotomy and things you can do to set your opposite shift up for success.
The also get back into inspection reporting, structure and have a few thoughts on how to complete multi-inspector reports for those vessels that may just be too big to complete by one person, or at least in one day.
They also get into co...
“Getting into it” Continued TA conversation with guest Ryan
As the boys continue the "The waiting Game" conversation with guest Ryan a few more key contacts come to mind, they talk about knowing your equipment, touch a bit on inspection and possible repair of ASME VIII Div 2 vessels. They give shout out to the brave souls who prep and clean equipment prior to inspection and talk a little bit about inspection reporting structure, touch on reviewing equipment history and some general turnaround banter
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“The waiting Game” back into TA with special guest Ryan
With the piping series wrapped up the boys couldn't resist but to jump right back into what they know best and right back at it where they last left off in Ep.1.
In this episode you'll enjoy some discussion and storytelling around preparing and getting into turnaround execution. With the many different opinions and experiences on this topic Frank and Scott thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring in a special guest.
If you've ever wondered how something as complex as a TA gets executed, wither many time constraints this is the episode...
Piping life Cycle "Inspection Program Set-up, monitoring and Repair"- Part 3
In part 3 of their piping mini series Frank goes crossed-eyed during his attempt at an intro, and mixes up his process flow diagrams with piping and instrument diagrams.
They start off with a "quick" recap of Part 2, and jump right into piping circuitization, possible locations to start and end your piping circuits. A few key items to check while completing your inspections and hint at a few resources to check out if process information is slim to help you get your corrosion surveys started.
They also touch on how to create your circuit drawings and th...
Piping life Cycle "Installation and starting your Inspection Program"- Part 2
In this episode Scott nearly faints trying a new opener, and the boys continue on with their piping life-cycle series.
The episode starts with a re-cap of some acronyms, owner-user requirements, inspection company requirements and clarification of some important points made in episode one.
They awkwardly try and explain fluid services in ASME B31.3 / API 570 and how they fit into the ABSA (Local Jursticitional) requirements. They also go through some things to check during your installation inspections and get caught in a couple rabbit holes along the way, which leads to an episode 3 for piping...
Piping life Cycle "Registration and Fabrication" Part 1
After getting all excited about starting the podcast the hosts (Frank and Scott) try and take a step back and get into some basics.
In this episode the boys begin what could be described as a mini-series on "Piping Life-Cycles". Take out your notepads, even the hosts feel like they learned something after this episode.
They start at registration and cover some jurisdictional requirements unique to Alberta, shop / field fabrication and general things third party /owner-user inspectors should be cognizant about during this phase of construction.
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Jumping right in- Turn-around Planning with Frank and Scott
You can tell they have no idea what they are doing. Scott and Frank start the episode with a quick introduction, with some general discussion on turn-around planning from an inspection view-point.
Topics discussed include scope collection, scope planning, pre-turnaround work and shop visits for pre-fabricated components.
With a turn-around a few weeks away the boys thought it would be interesting to chronicle the general flow of a turnaround and the challenges each phase poses.
