Petrochemical Division
Petrochemical
Refinery, storage tank and pressure equipment inspection for petrochemical projects.
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What We Inspect in Petrochemical
Inspection of refinery units, storage tanks and pressure vessels for petrochemical projects, ensuring compliance with international safety standards at every stage.
Typical scenarios: Refinery expansion projects, tank farm construction, plant revamp piping packages and pressure vessel export orders.
Scope
Detailed Inspection Scope
Refinery units and processing equipment — manufacturing quality, material certification, dimensional verification
Storage tanks and vessels — welding inspection, hydrostatic testing, coating and corrosion protection checks
Pressure equipment and piping — code compliance verification, NDE witnessing, safety valve calibration
On-site installation supervision — assembly quality, bolt torqueing, leak testing and commissioning support
Checklist
Key Inspection Items
- Material test report (MTR) review against code-specified chemical and mechanical properties
- Welding procedure specification (WPS) and welder performance qualification (WPQ) verification
- NDE procedure qualification and personnel certification review (ASNT/ISO 9712)
- Code stamping, data report and manufacturer's quality system audit
Products
Typical Products
- API 650 / EN 14015 storage tanks
- ASME Section VIII pressure vessels
- Process piping spools and fittings
- Shell-and-tube and air-cooled heat exchangers
- Column internals and tower packing
- Industrial valves (gate, globe, ball, check)
NDE Methods
Non-Destructive Examination
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - volumetric examination for internal weld defects, thickness measurement
Radiographic Testing (RT) - X-ray and gamma ray inspection for weld and casting integrity
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - surface and near-surface flaw detection on ferromagnetic materials
Penetrant Testing (PT) - surface-breaking defect detection on non-porous materials
Visual Testing (VT) - dimensional, geometric and surface quality inspection with borescopes
Specialized Tests
Advanced Testing Capabilities
Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing of vessels and piping systems
Coating and lining inspection: dry film thickness, adhesion, holiday detection
Hardness testing and positive material identification (PMI) for alloy verification
Safety valve calibration and relief device functional testing
Why RBD
Why Choose Our Team
CWI and NDE Level II certified inspectors on site
Experience with API, ASME and EN code requirements
Independent third-party verification for owner's assurance
Comprehensive daily reporting with NDT mapping
Coordination with local laboratories for material testing
Standards
Applicable Standards & References
ASME BPVC Section VIII
API 510/570/653
PED 2014/68/EU
NBIC (NB-23)
API 650/620
ASME B31.3
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