4th Annual Fitness-for-Service, Mechanical Integrity, & Reliability Symposium
June 7-8, 2022 | Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, TX
You’re invited to attend the 4th annual fitness-for-service (FFS), mechanical integrity, and reliability symposium on June 7-8, 2022. After two years of virtual events, we are looking forward to seeing you in-person at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.
- Learn from E2G Experts
- Re-connect with Industry Colleagues
- Meet One-on-One with Industry Experts
- Have Fun!
Register for the Symposium
Agenda
Our team is putting together a variety of relevant and timely technical presentations that will highlight the latest codes and standards. The team will also use a variety of case studies to showcase the latest innovations and methodologies for the refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries.
| Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-8:30 AM |
Welcome Joel Andreani, P.E. | |
| 8:30 - 9:20 AM |
Changes Associated with 2021 Edition of API 579 Brian Macejko, PE. |
Findings of Structural Assessments Joel Andreani, P.E. & Michael F.P. Bifano, Ph.D., P.E. |
| 9:20 - 10:10 AM |
Puslation in Reciprocating Compressor Systems: Why It Happens and How Its Prevented Michael F.P. Bifano, Ph.D., P.E. |
Vibration Risk Based Inspection (VRBI) — How to Apply the Energy Institute Guidelines for Large Scale Projects using PlantManager Michael F.P. Bifano, Ph.D., P.E. |
| 10:10 - 10:20 AM | Break | Break |
| 10:20 - 11:10 AM |
Assessment of Distortion on the Top Head of a Vessel Anthony Feller |
NDE Techniques Based on Damage Mechanisms Jim McVay |
| 11:10 - 12:00 PM |
Is Advanced Analysis the Next Step in Your Piping Inspection Journey? R. Branden Stucky |
Strong Alarm Management Programs Melissa Westbrook |
| 12:00 PM |
Wrap Up Joel Andreani, P.E. | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Practices User Group Starts | |
| 1:00 - 1:50 PM |
Air Cooler Suitability for Service Assessment Findings James Sowinski, P.E. | |
| 1:50 - 2:40 PM |
Corrosion Under Insulation — Practical Life Cycle Management Considerations Phillip Prueter, P.E. | |
| 2:40 - 2:50 PM | Break | |
| 2:50 - 3:40 PM |
Heat Exhanger Tube Rupture Credibility Assessments Philip Henry, P.E. | |
| 3:40 - 4:30 PM |
Overview of Wet H2S Damage Mechanisms Phillip Prueter, P.E. | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM |
Closing Other Discussion, Wrap Up Day 1 | |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
* Agenda is subject to change without notice
E2G Experts & Presenters
- Joel Andreani, P.E., Senior Vice President of Consulting Engineering; Principal Engineer II
- James Sowinski, P.E., Mechanical & Structural Engineering Team Leader; Principal Engineer I
- Philip Henry, P.E., Risk-Based Inspection & Process Technology Team Leader; Principal Engineer II
- Phillip Prueter, P.E., Materials & Corrosion Team Leader; Principal Engineer II
- Melissa Westbrook, Instrumentation & Electrical Engineering Team Leader; Consulting Engineer I
- Michael Bifano, Ph.D., P.E., Rotating Equipment, Vibration, & Dynamics Team Leader; Consulting Engineer I
- Brian Macejko P.E., Group Head; Consulting Engineer II
- R. Branden Stucky, CorrSolutions Team Leader; Senior Engineer I
Location
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
The User Group Meeting will be held at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. To guarantee your room in the conference hotel, please make all hotel reservations before Friday, May 6.
