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The single authoritative directory aggregating ASME & API codes, defect morphology atlases, interactive tubesheet & tank CAD designers, and ultrasonic scan planning tools for certified inspection professionals.

Codes & SpecsASME • API • AWS
Damage Atlases20+ Morphologies
Interactive CAD5 Browser Designers
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Showing 17 of 17 Engineering Resources
BPVC & B31
Codes & Regulatory

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes

Comprehensive engineering guide to ASME Section I, V (NDE methods), VIII (Div 1 & 2 Vessels), and ASME Section IX welding qualifications.

ASME Section V mandatory NDE examination procedures
UW-51 / UW-52 Radiographic & Ultrasonic acceptance criteria
ASME Section IX WPS/PQR/WPQ essential variables matrix
ASME Sec VASME Sec VIIIASME Sec IXASME B31.3
API 510/570/653
Codes & Regulatory

API In-Service Inspection Standards Guide

Refinery, chemical, and pipeline inspection standards covering pressure vessels, process piping, storage tanks, and Fitness-For-Service (FFS).

API 510 Pressure vessel internal/external interval matrices
API 570 Process piping inspection classes (Class 1, 2, 3, 4)
API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Level 1, 2, and 3 assessment workflows
API 510API 570API 653API 579-1
AWS & ASME IX
Codes & Regulatory

Welding Standards, Flaw Atlas & PWHT

Structural steel and pressure boundary welding codes cross-referenced with AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104, weld flaw morphology, and PWHT metallurgy.

AWS D1.1 Table 8.1 vs. ASME UW-51 flaw acceptance limits
10-Discontinuity Weld Flaw Morphology Atlas with NDT sensitivity
NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 hardness limits (≤ 22 HRC) & PWHT soak times
AWS D1.1ASME IXAPI 1104NACE MR0175
B31.3 / B16.5
Codes & Regulatory

Piping Codes, Pressure Design & Hydrotest Suite

Process piping codes, P&ID line numbering, CML circuits, ASME B31.3 minimum wall thickness formula, Barlow’s hoop stress, and hydrotest rules.

ASME B31.3 §304.1.2 Internal pressure design formula breakdown
Hydrostatic (1.5×) vs. Pneumatic (1.1×) testing comparison table
ASME B16.5 Flange pressure-temperature rating table (Classes 150#–2500#)
ASME B31.3ASME B16.5API 570API 574
API 571 Atlas
Damage & Morphology

Types of Industrial Corrosion (API 571)

Authoritative guide to the 10 fundamental types of industrial corrosion, defect morphologies, temperature windows, and screening NDT methods.

CUI, Pitting, Flow-Accelerated Corrosion (FAC), and Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Nelson curves per API 941
Interactive API 571 diagnostic symptom-to-sensor matrix
API RP 571API 570NACE SP0198API 941
API 579 / ASME
Damage & Morphology

Mechanical Degradation & Fatigue Atlas

Mechanical, dynamic, and thermal damage atlas cataloging 10 high-consequence failure mechanisms, crack morphology, and kinetics equations.

Thermal shock crazing, vibration SBC fatigue, and creep void cavitation
Paris-Erdogan Law (da/dN) & Larson-Miller Parameter (LMP) creep math
9-Method NDT Sensitivity Matrix (PAUT, TOFD, Shear Wave, PEC, Replica)
API 571API 579-1ASME Sec VIII Div 2
10 Discontinuities
Damage & Morphology

Weld Flaw Morphology Atlas

Detailed cross-sectional morphology, ultrasonic diffraction, radiography, and planar vs. volumetric sizing rules for weld defects.

Lack of sidewall fusion vs. incomplete root penetration sizing
Hydrogen-induced cold cracking (HICC) HAZ micro-fissures
PAUT -6dB drop sizing and TOFD tip diffraction time-of-flight rules
ASME UW-51AWS D1.1API 1104 Sec 9
API Math Suite
Damage & Morphology

Asset Integrity & Remaining Useful Life (RUL)

Mathematical engineering formulas and calculation models for plant equipment corrosion rates, remaining life, and inspection intervals.

Short-term (ST) vs. Long-term (LT) corrosion rate formulas
Remaining Useful Life (RUL = [t_act - t_min] / CR) derivation
AI-assisted wall loss degradation projection models
API 510 §7API 570 §7API 653 §4
⚡ Interactive CAD
CAD & Calculators

TEMA Exchanger Tubesheet CAD Designer

Interactive browser CAD tool for shell & tube heat exchanger tubesheet geometry, tube bundle layouts, pitch configurations, and pass partitions.

Triangular (30°), Rotated Triangular (60°), and Square (90°) tube patterns
Automatic OTLS clearance, pass lane dividers, and tie rod solvers
Live SVG rendering and CAD export for inspection scan planning
TEMA StandardsASME Sec VIII Div 1 UHX
⚡ Interactive CAD
CAD & Calculators

API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Designer

Interactive plate layout solver for API 650/653 storage tanks. Visualizes annular rings, bottom sketch plates, and critical zone inspection overlays.

Critical Zone (3" from shell) MFL and ultrasonic mapping overlay
Automatic annular plate segment count and radial projection solver
Plate cutting list and edge joint orientation optimizer
API 650API 653ASME Sec VIII
⚡ Interactive CAD
CAD & Calculators

Ultrasonic Scan Plan & Ray Tracing Designer

Interactive beam coverage visualizer for shear wave UT and Phased Array (PAUT). Calculate skip distance, index offset, and weld volume coverage.

V-groove, J-groove, and bevel geometry customizers
Sound beam bounce ray tracing (Half-Skip, Full-Skip, 1.5-Skip)
Probe wedge standoff, index point (X-offset), and dead zone warnings
ASME Sec V Art 4ISO 13588AWS D1.1
⚡ Interactive Setup
CAD & Calculators

NDT Setup Builder (UT, RT, PAUT)

Standardized calibration and inspection setup generator for ultrasonic, radiographic, and phased-array examinations.

Calibration block reference reflector specs (SDH, FBH, notches)
Radiographic geometrical unsharpness (Ug) & source-to-film solver
Exportable inspection technique sheets (SOP) with parameter logging
ASME Sec V Art 2 & 4EN ISO 17636
Instant Solvers
CAD & Calculators

Engineering Calculators Suite

Instant solvers for pipe minimum wall thickness, pipe weight and water volume, and ultrasonic Snell’s law sound beam refraction angles.

ASME B31.3 internal pressure pipe thickness calculator
Pipe schedule dimensions (NPS 1/8" to 48", Sch 10 to XXS)
Snell’s Law critical angle solver for perspex-to-steel boundaries
ASME B31.3 §304ASME B36.10M
Tube NDT Methods
Field Scopes & Physics

Heat Exchangers & Boilers Inspection Guide

Tubular inspection guide comparing IRIS, Eddy Current (ECT), Remote Field (RFT), and Near Field (NFT) across tube metallurgy and defect mechanisms.

Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS) wall loss sizing accuracy
Electromagnetic testing (ECT/RFT/NFT) screening speeds
Shell & Tube, Fin-Fan Coolers, Plate, and Condenser failure modes
TEMAASME Sec V Art 14API 510
Turnaround Scopes
Field Scopes & Physics

Pre-Packaged Turnkey Inspection Scopes

Standardized scope-of-work blueprints for refinery turnarounds, tank inspections, CUI campaigns, and offshore piping programs.

Aboveground storage tank out-of-service turnaround scope
Process piping CUI screening & stripping protocol
Boiler waterwall tube inspection & UT thickness grid mapping
API 510/570/653ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Method Fundamentals
Field Scopes & Physics

NDT Method Physics & Calibration Guides

In-depth physics, acoustic principles, probe selection, and calibration routines for advanced non-destructive testing methodologies.

PAUT sectorial vs. linear scanning physics and encoder syncing
TOFD lateral wave, tip diffraction, and backwall echo interpretation
Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) diffusion and footprint sizing
ASNT CP-189ISO 9712ASME Sec V
Cross-Asset Mapping
Field Scopes & Physics

Industrial Applications & Assets Matrix

Comprehensive cross-referencing matrix mapping NDT methods directly to specific industrial assets: vessels, tanks, piping, boilers, and structures.

Upstream offshore platforms, midstream pipelines, and downstream refining
Heavy power generation, nuclear steam generators, and civil infrastructure
Optimal primary and secondary screening combinations per asset
APIASMEAWSISO
Ecosystem Architecture

4-Pillar Engineering Knowledge Matrix

5-Tier Platform Workflow ➔
Pillar 1

Codes & Regulatory

ASME BPVC, B31.3 piping, API 510/570/653 in-service, AWS D1.1 structural welding, and ISO 9606 welder qualifications.

Pillar 2

Damage & Degradation

API 571 Corrosion mechanisms, API 579-1 FFS fatigue and creep void cavitation, and 10 weld flaw morphologies.

Pillar 3

Interactive CAD & Tools

Browser-based TEMA tubesheet layouts, API 653 tank floor sketch solvers, and ultrasonic sound beam scan planners.

Pillar 4

Field Scopes & Physics

Turnkey turnaround inspection scopes, tube bundles (IRIS/ECT/RFT/NFT), and method physics calibration sheets.

AI-Assisted Technical Reference & Regulatory DisclaimerEducational & Reference Only

Technical articles, damage mechanism guides, inspection scopes, engineering formulas, and code summaries published across the NDT Exchange knowledge base are synthesized with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and specialized industrial engineering reference models.

While all content is cross-referenced against authoritative standards (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, ASTM, NACE/AMPP), it is provided strictly for educational, preliminary scoping, and reference purposes. It does not constitute formal professional engineering advice, procedure qualifications (WPS/PQR), or certified inspection sign-offs. Always verify testing parameters, wall thickness sizing, and flaw acceptance criteria against the latest governing code edition and consult a certified Level III, Professional Engineer (PE), or certified inspector (API 510/570/653, AWS CWI, CSWIP) prior to field execution.