Comprehensive NDT &
Pressure Equipment Services
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
CGSB-certified technicians perform conventional and advanced NDT on pressure equipment, structural components, and weldments — delivering accurate discontinuity characterization with full ABSA-compliant documentation.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) — thickness measurement, corrosion mapping, weld examination
- Phased Array UT (PAUT) — advanced weld inspection and flaw sizing with OmniScan MX2 16:128
- Time-of-Flight Diffraction (ToFD) — crack height sizing and weld root examination
- Radiographic Testing (RT) — film radiography for weld volumetric examination per ASME and API codes
- Computed & Digital Radiographic Testing (CRT/DRT) — filmless digital radiography for rapid weld inspection, real-time imaging, and ALARA dose optimization
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) — surface and near-surface ferromagnetic examination
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) — surface-open discontinuity detection on any material
- Visual Testing (VT) — direct, remote, and translucent examination
PAUT / ToFD
Advanced UT for complex geometries, dissimilar metal welds, and remaining life assessment
RT — Film Radiography
Conventional film-based weld radiography per ASME Sec. V, API 1104, and CAN/CGSB-48 standards
CRT / DRT
Computed and digital radiography — filmless, real-time imaging with reduced radiation exposure and faster turnaround
Corrosion Mapping
Automated and manual UT grid scanning for wall-loss quantification and CML tracking
MT Examination
Wet fluorescent and dry particle methods for weld toes, nozzle radii, and heat-affected zones
PT Examination
Solvent-removable and water-washable systems for austenitic stainless, titanium, and aluminum
Pressure Vessel Inspection
In-service pressure vessel inspection per API 510 and ABSA requirements, performed by ABSA-registered inspectors with AB-515a IAO backing for fitness-for-service assessment authority.
- API 510 in-service inspection — internal, external, and on-stream
- ABSA-required inspection intervals — risk-based and fixed-interval programs
- Corrosion rate determination and remaining life calculation
- Nozzle and manway inspection — weld examination, flange face assessment
- Pressure relief device coordination and inspection records
- ABSA inspection report filing and registration management
SAGD Vessels
Steam separators, HP/LP separators, and produced water vessels under SAGD process conditions
Heat Exchangers
Shell-and-tube inspection including tube bundle, tubesheet, and baffle assessment
Inspection Records
Full ABSA-compliant inspection history, CML database, and corrosion trend analysis
ABSA Filing
Registration, inspection report submission, and variance application support
Piping Inspection
Above-ground piping inspection per API 570 for process, utility, and high-energy piping systems — including corrosion circuit management, CML selection, and ABSA jurisdictional compliance.
- API 570 in-service piping inspection and thickness monitoring
- Corrosion circuit identification and CML rationalization
- Deadleg, injection point, and high-turbulence zone inspection
- External corrosion under insulation (CUI) assessment
- Small-bore piping and instrument connection examination
- Piping inspection plan development and interval management
CML Management
Condition monitoring location selection, tracking, and wall-loss trending
High-Temp Piping
Creep assessment and high-temp hydrogen attack screening on SAGD steam lines
CUI Inspection
Corrosion under insulation screening using profile radiography and pulsed eddy current
Piping Programs
Full API 570 piping inspection program development with interval justification
Boiler Inspection
Power and heating boiler inspection under ABSA jurisdiction — internal, external, and operational examinations compliant with Alberta's Safety Codes Act and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code requirements.
- Power boiler and heating boiler ABSA-registered inspection
- Steam drum and mud drum internal inspection — tube examination, ligament assessment
- Waterwall tube thickness survey and borescope inspection
- Superheater and economizer inspection with creep assessment
- HRSG and waste heat boiler inspection for co-generation facilities
- ABSA Certificate of Inspection management and compliance support
SAGD Boilers
Once-through steam generators (OTSG) and steam flood injection boiler inspection
HRSG Inspection
Heat recovery steam generator inspection for gas turbine co-generation facilities
Tube Survey
UT thickness scanning of waterwall, superheater, and reheater tubes with corrosion mapping
ABSA Certificates
Certificate of Inspection filing, registration renewal, and regulatory correspondence
Fitness-for-Service Assessment
As an ABSA AB-515a Recognized IAO, we are authorized to perform and certify fitness-for-service assessments under API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 — determining whether defective or damaged equipment is fit for continued operation under defined conditions.
- Level 1, 2, and 3 FFS assessments per API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
- General metal loss (GML) and local metal loss (LML) assessment
- Crack-like flaw assessment — SCC, fatigue, and hydrogen-induced cracking
- Dent and gouge assessment on pressure-containing components
- Fire damage assessment and post-fire suitability evaluation
- Remaining life calculation with ABSA-accepted report format and sign-off
API 579 Assessment
Level 1–3 FFS under AB-515a with ABSA-accepted engineering assessment reports
Remaining Life
Corrosion rate-based remaining life and inspection interval justification
Damage Mechanism Review
API 571 damage mechanism screening integrated with FFS assessment and inspection planning
Repair Integration
FFS-informed repair specifications executed by our CWB-certified sister welding company
Welding Inspection & QA/QC
Third-party welding inspection and quality assurance services for pressure equipment fabrication, repair, and alteration — backed by our CWB W47.1 sister company for integrated inspection-and-repair projects.
- Pre-qualified and procedure-qualified weld inspection per ASME Sec. IX
- CWB-standard WPS review and qualification witness
- Welder performance qualification (WPQ/WPQR) testing witness and records
- In-process weld monitoring: fit-up, preheat, interpass temperature, PWHT
- Weld NDT coordination — RT, UT, MT, PT per applicable code
- ABSA pressure equipment repair and alteration documentation (AB-82)
ASME Code Welding
Sec. I, Sec. VIII Div. 1 & 2, B31.1, B31.3 weld inspection and documentation
Welder Qualification
CWB and ABSA welder qualification testing witness and WPQ record management
PWHT Monitoring
Post-weld heat treatment thermocouple monitoring, chart review, and compliance sign-off
Repair Packages
Complete ABSA repair documentation: engineering, WPS, inspection records, and final sign-off
Risk-Based Inspection Programs
RBI program development and implementation per API 580/581 methodology — enabling ABSA-accepted inspection interval extensions through risk quantification and consequence-of-failure analysis.
- API 580/581 semi-quantitative and quantitative RBI assessments
- Probability of failure (POF) determination by active damage mechanism
- Consequence of failure (COF) analysis — safety, environmental, and business impact
- RBI-based inspection interval justification accepted by ABSA under AB-515a
- RBI program update on new inspection data and damage mechanism findings
- Full RBI documentation package for ABSA regulatory submission
API 580 / 581
Semi-quantitative and quantitative RBI with ABSA-accepted risk matrices
Interval Extension
ABSA-authorized RBI-based inspection interval extension to reduce shutdown frequency
Damage Mechanisms
API 571 active damage mechanism screening integrated with POF and COF quantification
Living Program
RBI program with inspection data feedback loop and continuous risk ranking refresh
Visual & API Inspection
API-certified inspectors perform in-service visual and dimensional examination of pressure vessels, piping, boilers, and storage tanks — combining direct observation, measurement, and code evaluation to assess equipment condition and regulatory compliance.
- API 510 pressure vessel in-service visual inspection — internal and external
- API 570 above-ground piping visual and dimensional examination
- API 653 above-ground storage tank inspection — floor, shell, roof, and appurtenances
- API 936 refractory inspection — castable, brick, and ceramic fibre lining assessment
- API 1169 pipeline construction inspection — weld fit-up, coating, and backfill
- ABSA boiler and pressure vessel visual inspection per applicable code requirements
API 510 Vessels
Certified pressure vessel inspection — internal, external, on-stream, and thickness survey
API 570 Piping
Above-ground piping visual examination, CML measurement, and corrosion circuit assessment
API 653 Tanks
Storage tank inspection including floor scanning, shell course measurement, and roof assessment
API 936 Refractory
Refractory lining inspection for fired heaters, boilers, and process vessels
Structural Inspection
Structural inspection services for industrial facilities — supporting integrity assurance on pressure equipment supports, pipe racks, vessel skirts, platforms, and structural steel exposed to corrosion, fatigue, or overload conditions.
- Pressure equipment support and saddle inspection — corrosion, cracking, and settlement assessment
- Pipe rack and pipe support inspection — deadweight, thermal, and vibration-induced damage
- Vessel skirt and base ring inspection — weld examination and corrosion evaluation
- Platform, stairway, and handrail structural condition assessment
- NDT on structural welds — MT, PT, and UT as applicable per code
- Corrosion-under-insulation (CUI) and external corrosion survey on structural members
Equipment Supports
Vessel saddles, skirts, legs, and lug inspection for corrosion, cracking, and structural integrity
Pipe Racks
Pipe support and rack inspection for thermal movement damage, settlement, and corrosion
Structural Weld NDT
MT, PT, and UT examination of structural welds on pressure-equipment-related steelwork
Condition Reports
Detailed structural condition assessment reports with prioritized findings and remediation recommendations
Chief Inspector Services
Senior inspection oversight and chief inspector services for turnarounds, capital projects, and ongoing inspection programs — providing qualified technical authority over inspection scope, acceptance criteria, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Turnaround and shutdown chief inspector — scope planning, execution oversight, and close-out
- Inspection program management — procedure development, scheduling, and personnel coordination
- Third-party inspection authority on fabrication and construction projects
- Owner-user inspection representative for ABSA-regulated pressure equipment programs
- Inspection data review, fitness-for-service screening, and next-interval recommendation
- Regulatory correspondence, variance application support, and ABSA liaison
Turnaround Leadership
Chief inspector authority for planned shutdowns — scope, execution, punch list, and regulatory close-out
Program Management
Inspection program development, scheduling, and coordination across multiple disciplines and contractors
Owner-User Representative
Act as the owner-user inspection authority for facilities without in-house inspection staff
Regulatory Liaison
ABSA correspondence, inspection report filing, variance applications, and compliance tracking