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6 Incredible Benefits of Regular Industrial Tank Inspections
The environmental protection agency estimates there are over 700,000 bulk above-ground storage tanks spread across the nation. Industrial tank inspections are critical in the operation of any facility. While the tanks and vessels are engineered to withstand extreme...
Corrosion 101: What Causes It and How You Can Fight Back
It's no secret that corrosion is a serious problem that many industries experience from infrastructure to the armed forces. In fact, corrosion costs each of the U.S. armed services an average of $5 billion every year. This common issue can cause a whole array of...
3 Types of Storage Tank Inspections and Why Your Facility Needs Them
Above ground storage tanks play an important role in many different industries. Oil, the number one substance stored in these industrial tanks, is only one of the industries that storage tanks serve. Because these industrial storage tanks house hazardous substances,...
Intelligent Access for Innovative Solutions
InServe Intelligent Access InServe’s Intelligent Access services aim to provide innovative solutions for clients. Each method below is intended to equip facilities in surveying equipment to review their current condition and evaluate their overall reliability. The...
Answers to Our 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions
What is Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Do I Need It? API-580 defines Risk-Based Inspection as “A risk assessment and management process that is focused on the loss of containment of pressurized equipment in processing facilities, due to material deterioration.”...
InServe Announces New Canada Location
InServe Mechanical Integrity Group is excited to announce the opening of a subsidiary in Canada. Soon after the incorporation of the home office in Louisiana, USA, several potential clients from Canada contacted us requesting our services. While circumstances did not...
What is RBI, Risk Based Inspection?
RISK BASED INSPECTIONS (RBI) SERVICES Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is an analysis methodology and process that, as opposed to conditionbased inspection, requires qualitative or quantitative assessment of the probability of failure (PoF) and the consequence of failure...
NDE/NDT Inspection – What Is It & Who Needs It?
Companies utilize traditional and advanced methods of NDE/NDT to test materials and equipment without damaging it. Find and monitor corrosion, make sure materials are made of the correct alloy, detect cracks and other types of damage mechanisms, plan equipment lifespans, and more.
How Certified Storage Tank Inspections Prevent Leaks and Spills in Above Ground Tanks
They’re necessary to your facility because they hold massive amounts of needed substance, but they’re a potential hazard. Our experts share the most common causes of leaks and spills and explain how certified storage tank inspections are the best approach for mitigating risk.