Join us for the 2025 Equity Symposium, one of the best educational events of the year. Over two days, you’ll hear about real-world solutions that make industrial work environments safer. Join us to learn from Equity experts and industry peers as they share purpose-fit solutions and actionable results that address complex industrial challenges directly. You’ll discover how solving problems is what Equity does best.
Why Attend?
Expert Insights
Learn how Equity applies innovative solutions to complex industrial challenges.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry peers and exchange ideas for tackling common issues.
Professional Development
Strengthen your problem-solving skills and gain valuable CPD credits.
SME Access
Meet the experts who consider all facts & evidence when solving problems.
Register for the Symposium
Agenda
Each session is focused on how to achieve the safe and reliable operations of industrial equipment. Our presentations will focus on knowledge sharing, industry reliability and maintenance trends, and state-of-the-art technology. Download the program overview for detailed abstracts for each presentation.
* Agenda is subject to change without notice
| 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 |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Technical presentations | Technical presentations |
| 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Networking reception RSVP required |
Presenters
Meet the Equity experts who are focused on solving the toughest industrial challenges. Each presentation will highlight how Equity SMEs explore and apply multiple possibilities to each asset integrity challenge. Download the program overview for detailed abstracts for each presentation.
- David Osage, P.E., ASME Fellow, President & CEO
- Phil Prueter, P.E., Senior Vice President of Consulting Engineering
- Jim Sowinski, P.E., Vice President of Codes & Standards
- Phil Henry, P.E., Principal Engineer II, Process Technology Team Leader
- Kate Gustoff, Consulting Engineer II, Mechanical & Structural Team Leader
- Mike Bifano, Ph.D., P.E., Consulting Engineer II, Rotating Equipment, Vibration, & Dynamics Team Leader
- Rohan Oak, P.E., Consulting Engineer I, Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical Engineering Team Leader
- Chris Aguayo, Senior Engineer II, Materials & Corrosion Team Leader
- Anthony Feller, Senior Engineer II, Group Head
- Brian Jack, Principal Engineer II
- Brian Macejko, P.E., Principal Engineer I
- Dan McArthur, Ph.D., P.Eng., Senior Engineer II
- Dan Spring, Ph.D., Consulting Researcher II, Consulting Engineer II
- Derek Slovenec, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Engineer II, Group Head
- Donald Brown, Ph.D., Consulting Researcher I
- Joan Wood, Staff Engineer I
- Kevin Haley, P.E., Consulting Engineer I, Group Head
- Kevin LoCascio, P.E., Director of Mechanical Services, Gulf Coast, Consulting Engineer I
- Kraig Shipley, P.E., Piping & Fired Heaters Principal Engineer II
- Kristi Brooks, P.E., SMIEEE, Consulting Engineer I
- Nate Sutton, P.E., Senior Engineer II
- Nick Plentovich, Staff Engineer I
- Raj Patadia, P.E., Staff Engineer II
- Reina Hasumi, P.Eng., Senior Engineer II
- Rob Clarke, CorrSolutions, Senior Inspection Specialist
- Steph Dux, P.E., Senior Engineer I
- Tom Calko, P.E., Staff Engineer II, Group Head, Field Service Engineering
| 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 |
Location: The Westin at The Woodlands
All attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation. You may book directly with the Westin or choose another hotel in the area. A few options that are close to the venue are:
