What we do.
Non-destructive testing is where the quality of a plant stops being an intention and becomes a measurable fact.
Our work sits before and after the physical execution of the test. Before: defining the extent of testing according to service class, writing and approving procedures, setting acceptance criteria consistent with the construction code, qualifying and verifying the competence of Level 1 and 2 operators. After: technical review of reports, assessment of doubtful indications, handling of non-conformities and any concession requests, decisions on the repair and on the repair procedure.
Procedure qualification is the second pillar. We write pWPSs and WPSs, manage the qualification test coupons and their certification (PQR), and qualify welders (WPQ) on the validity ranges the job actually needs. It is the document on which the acceptability of every site weld rests, and the first thing a third-party inspector reads.
TSIE does not sell equipment and has no agency agreements with manufacturers. When we give a judgement on a supplier, a material or a repair, it carries no upstream conflict of interest.
Scope of work.
- Preparation and approval of the Inspection & Test Plan
- WPS / PQR / WPQ qualification to ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606
- Supervision of non-destructive testing and technical review of reports
- Vendor inspection and shop expediting
- Management of NCRs and concession requests
- Pre-shipment and final inspection, witnessing of pressure tests
- Valve testing and inspection to API 598 and API 6D
- In-service inspection of vessels (API 510) and piping (API 570): remaining thickness, damage mechanisms, decision support
- End-of-fabrication documentation
Applicable standards.
| Scope | References |
|---|---|
| NDT personnel · welding inspection | ISO 9712 Level 3 · CSWIP 3.2 |
| Welding qualification | ASME IX · EN ISO 15614 · EN ISO 9606 |
| Pressure vessels | ASME VIII Div. 1 and 2 · PED 2014/68/EU · EN 13445 |
| Piping | ASME B31.1 · ASME B31.3 |
| Valves | API 598 · API 6D |
| In-service inspection | API 510 · API 570 |
The methods and qualification levels that apply are defined case by case, depending on the reference code, the joint type and the criticality of the equipment. Tell us the applicable code and the type of testing required: we will confirm coverage and timing.
What you receive.
- Approved ITP, with agreed hold and witness points
- Third-party inspection reports
- NCR register and documented concession requests
- Manufacturing Record Book
- Supplier technical assessment