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.

Open Discussion

2005National Pressure Equipment ConferenceFebruary 9-11, 2005

K. T. Lau, Ph.D., P.Eng.Chief Inspector and Administrator

ABSA and Province of Alberta

2005/02/09 2005 NPEC - Open Discussion "Pressure Equipment Safety"

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Welcomeand

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 atThe Importance of

Pressure Equipment toAlberta


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Natural Resourceslinking 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 Equationof

Pressure Equipment Safety


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The many aspects of


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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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

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.

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