Tentative Program (As on 02/11/2009)
Sunday, 8th November 2009 - Opening Ceremony Program
Monday, 9th November 2009
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DANA 1 |
DANA 2 |
08:00 – 08:45 |
Plenary Speech
R. Bruce Thompson, Center For Nondestructive Evaluation,
USA
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Long Range Guided Wave Inspection
Track Chairman: Scott Miller
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Unpiggable Pipes Inspection
Track Chairman: Thomas Scales |
09:00 – 09:20 |
New Magnetostrictive Sensor Technology Applications,
Glenn Light, Hegeon Kwun, Adam Cobb, Alan Puchot, Charles Duffer,
Southwest Research Institute, USA
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Pigging the “Unpiggable”: New Technology Enables Inline Inspection and Analysis for Non-Traditional Pipelines,
Stefan Papenfus,
Quest Integrity Group, USA
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09:20 – 09:40 |
Guided wave, the theory, the practice and the restrictions experienced by Ras Tanura Refinery,
Abdulrahman Faqeeh,
Saudi Aramco(RTR)
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Existing and Future NDT Technologies for Non-Piggable Pipelines, by Dr. Konrad Reber,
Innospection ltd., UK
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09:40 – 10:00 |
The Application of Guided Waves for Screening of Concrete Anchors,
Reyaz Sabet-Sharghi,
IESCO Inc., USA
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Use of Computed Tomography for Composite Pipes,
Gerhard Zacher, Jens Lubbehusen,
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Germany |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Refreshment Break |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 – 10:50 |
Guided Wave Ultrasonic Inspection for Road Crossing Pipelines,
Nayef Al-Enezi,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait
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Utilizing Ultrasonic In-Line Inspection Technology (InVista) and Fitness-For-Service Assessment (LifeQuest) for non-traditional pipeline inspection applications,
Stefan Papenfuss,
Quest Pipeline Resources Group, USA |
10:50 – 11:10 |
In Process Application of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Evaluation of Piping defects under coating,
Saeed Izadpanah,
Petroleum University of Technology, Abadan, Iran
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Small diameter pipe inspections,
Michael Moles, Ed Ginzel,
Olympus NDT Canada
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11:10 – 11:30 |
Ultrasonic Guided Wave Interactions with Periodic Arrays of Surface Defects,
M. A. Hawwa,
KFUPM, Saudi Arabia |
Advanced Assessment of Pipeline Integrity using ILI Data,
Ted Anderson,
Quest Integrity Group, LLC, USA |
11:30 – 12:00 |
Inspection of Road Crossings with Guided Waves,
D Alleyne, T Vogt,
Guided Ultrasonics Ltd, UK |
Self-Contained Inspection Systems for Trunk Gas Pipelines,
Furquan Ali,
FMQ, Saudi Arabia
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12.00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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DANA 1 |
DANA 2 |
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Advanced Ultrasonic I
Track Chairman: Jim Carswell |
Pipelines Inspection Management
Track Chairman: Edward Wescott |
13:30 – 13:50 |
Applications of NDT Ultrasonic Array Techniques,
Philippe Benoist, Olivier Casula,
CEA, France
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Different Intelligent Pigging Techniques And Tools: Overview And Introduction Of Latest Developments,
Dr. Michael Beller,
NDT Systems & Services AG |
13:50 – 14:10 |
Detecting Metal Loss and Pipeline Wall Thinning with a Combination of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL),
Wolfgang Kriek,
ROSEN, Switzerland
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Intelligent Pigging – Verification And Monitoring Of In-Line Inspection Results,
John Lilley,
Sonomatic Ltd. UK |
14:10 – 14:30 |
Advanced Ultrasonic to Resolved Inspection Challenges,
Mohammed Abufour,
Saudi Aramco,
Saudi Arabia
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Case Studies And Experiences: Integrity Assessment And Corrosion Growth Studies Based On In-Line Inspection Data,
Dr. Christoph Jäger,
NDT Systems & Services AG, Germany
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14:30 – 15:00 |
Refreshment Break |
Refreshment Break |
15:00 – 15:20 |
Lean Fabrication utilizing UT in Lieu of RT,
James Costain
GE Inspection Technologies, UK
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External Inspection Techniques: Ultrasound Technology For Use In The Inspection Of Non-Piggable Pipelines,
John Lilley,
Sonomatic Ltd., UK |
15:20 – 15:40 |
Phased Array Ultrasonic Detection & Sizing of In-Service Cracks in Heavy Walled Reactor Nozzles,
Chris Chartier,
Advanced NDE Services, Eastern Division, Acuren Group Inc, Canada
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External Pipeline Inspection Techniques & Eddy Current Based Inspection Solutions For The Oil & Gas Industries,
Andreas Boenisch,
Innospection Ltd., UK |
15:40 – 16:00 |
Practical Challenges during High Temperature Ultrasonic Scanning,
P. Sukumaran,
Equate Petrochemical Co., Kuwait |
Special Inspection Solutions For Onshore And Offshore Applications,
Dr. Konrad Reber,
Innospection Ltd. |
Tuesday, 10th November 2009
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DANA 1 |
DANA 2 |
08:00 – 08:45 |
Plenary Speech
Planary Speech: James C. Kennedy, Boeing, USA
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Simulation, Tranining and Qualification
Track Chairman: Rami H Busbait |
Risk Based Inspection & Fitness for Service Analysis
Track Chairman: Moraya Al-Qahtani |
09:00 – 09:20 |
Simulation of NDT techniques for Assessment of Inspection Performance,
Philippe Benoist, Frédérique Jenson, Christophe Reboud,
CEA, France
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What is RBI Best-Practice and How to Implement it Successfully,
RonSelva,
PP SIMTECH Solutions Ltd, UK |
09:20 – 09:40 |
Innovative NDE training, simulation, and performance improvement technologies and applications, Glenn Light,
Southwest Research Institute, USA
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Enhanced FFS Analysis for Remaining Life Predictions and Lifetime Management of High Value Isomax Reactors,
M. Moeini,
SPECTRE, UK |
09:40 – 10:00 |
Modeling the Radiation Field of Normal-Beam Ultrasonic Transducers by Multi-Gaussian Beam Technique,
Dr. F. Honarvar,
K. N. Toosi University of Technology
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Risk Based Inspection (RBI)and Fitness for Service (FFS) Assessment,
Vijay Vesvikar,
Al-Tamimi Industrial Service Establishment, Saudi Arabia |
10:00 – 10:30 |
Refreshment Break |
Refreshment Break |
10:30 – 10:50 |
NDT Training Programs at JIC, Saudi Arabia, Present Status and Future Plan,
Fouad Attar,
Jubail Industrial College
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AUT and Risk-based inspection,
Michael Moles,
Olympus NDT, Canada |
10:50 – 11:10 |
Outcome Assessment Process for NDT Training,
Mohammed Salman Abdul Gaffar,
Hafral Batin Community College
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Ultrasonic Intelligent Pigging Inspection and Customized Remaining Life Assessment Software,
Richard D. Roberts,
Quest Integrity Group, USA |
11:10 – 11:30 |
Training of Industrial Radiographers for Radiation safety,
Dr. Falah Abu-Jarad,
Saudi Pioneers for Specialized Services (SPSS)
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Total Asset Integrity Management of Static Equipment of Plant - From Design to Decommissioning,
RonSelva,
PP SIMTECH Solutions Ltd, UK
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11:30 – 12:00 |
Signal Processing Methods for Characterisation, Detection and Localisation of Materials Defects,
Samira Dib, BOUDEN
Toufik, Laboratory of Non Destructive Tests, NDT, University of Jijel, Algérie
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Reliability of Nondestructive Tests-Practical Experience,
Dr, Osama M. Shawa,
Entechs, Saudi Arabia
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12.00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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DANA 1 |
DANA 2 |
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General NDT I
Track Chairman: Morteza Jafari
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Corrosion Under Insulation Inspection
Track Chairman: Taher Al-Jundi |
13:30
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13:50 |
Nondestructive Testing Role in Cost Reduction and Prevention of Possible Integrity Damages of Casting Turbine Parts for Power Plants,
Mehrshad Sanami , Morteza K. Jafari , Ali Ardeshiri,
MAPNA Turbine Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Iran
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On Line Surface Prepration for Protective Coating Against CUI Attack,
Hema Chandra,
Caoe East Abu Dhabi, UAE |
13:50
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14:10 |
Latest Improvements in ACFM Technique,
Martin Lugg,
TSC Inspection System, UK
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CUI Prevention on New Projects Using High Temperature Coating Material,
Philippe Fouques,
Jotun UAE |
14:10
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14:30 |
SLOFEC – Experience As Reliable Inspection Technique For Corrosion Detection & Screening : Latest Experiences & New Developments,
Andreas Boenisch,
Innospection ltd., UK |
Automated, Low-Energy, Radiographic Pipeline Saddle Inspection,
Rahul Alreja,
Vijay Technologies, USA |
14:30
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15:00 |
Refreshment Break |
Refreshment Break |
15:00
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15:20 |
Techniques for Improving Conventional Industrial Radiography Image Quality,
Thomas Scales,
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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Corrosion Under Insulation Measured by Gamma Backscattering Technique of Liquid-Gas Mokeup Pipe,
Samir Alzaidi,
King Abdulaziz University
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15:20
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15:40 |
Evaluation of Lamellar Tearing in Uremia Bridge’s arc,
A. R. Ebrahimi, Arezoo Abyazi,
Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran |
Engineering Approach to Control Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation (CUTI) in Petrochemical Industries,
Ali A. Al Beed,
SADAF/ SABIC
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15:40
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16:00 |
Characterization of Inclusions Causing Lamellar Tearing in S355N,
Arezoo Abyazi, A. R. Ebrahimi,
Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran
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Accuracy of Wall Thickness Measurement Using Computed Radiography ,
Rajendran Binu,
GE Inspection Technologies, UAE |
Wednesday, 11th November 2009
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DANA 1 |
DANA 2 |
08:00
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08:45 |
Plenary Speech – Charles J. Hellier, Hellier Organization, USA |
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Advanced Ultrasonic II
Track Chairman: Reyaz Sabet-Sharghi |
Plants & Equipment Inspection
Track Chairman: Ali Al-Beed |
09:00
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09:20 |
Portable Phased Array for thickness measurements,
Eric Sjerve , Michael Moles,
Olympus NDT, Canada
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Continuous Monitoring for Asset Integrity Management,
Phillip T. Cole, Jack van Alten,
Physical Acoustics Limited |
09:20
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09:40 |
Measuring Oxide Scale Thickness on the Inner Surface of a Boiler Tube Using Advanced Ultrasonic Method,
Ahmed Yamani,
KFUPM, Saudi Arabia
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Compensating for Variations in Material Properties in Remote Field Testing of Heat Exchanger and Boiler Tubes,
Ankit Vajpayee, D. E. Russell, Y. Yu, Russell
N.D.E. Systems, Canada |
09:40
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10:00 |
The Use of Ultrasonic Inspections at Elevated Temperature,
Fred Gabriels and Alex McLay,
Sonovation M.E., Netherlands
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Steam side scale exfoliation problem in Qurayyah Power Plant / Boiler Superheater and Reheater,
Mohammed S. Saleem,
Saudi Electricity Company,Saudi Arabia |
10:00
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10:30 |
Refreshment Break |
Refreshment Break |
10:30
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10:50 |
High Speed Ultrasonic Corrosion Mapping System for Large Diameter Carbon-Steel Lines and Vessels,
Phillip T. Cole, Jack van Alten, Physical Acoustics Limited, UK
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Digital RT in Petrochmeical Industry,
Edward Wescott,
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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10:50
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11:10 |
Use of Permanent Mounted UT Sensors for Corrosion Monitoring and Asset Integrity,
Hanley Thomas,
GE Inspection Technologies, Kingdom of Bahrain
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Why InTank® Robotics Saves Money & Increases Throughput Capacity?
Gary Penney, Ahmed Yamani,TechCorr, USA and
KFUPM, Saudi Arabia |
11:10
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11:30 |
Evaluation of HTHA Effect on C-0.5M0 Material Using Various NDE Techniques forReformer Waste Heat Gas Exchanger in Hydrogen Unit of Mina Abdulla Refinery,
Mefleh Saad M Al-Otaibi, Mahmoud E. Moh’d,
Kuwait National Petroleum Co., Kuwait |
Probability of Detection : Concept in NDT,
M. S. AL-Motairy,
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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11:30
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12:00 |
Advanced Ultrasonic NDT on Capital Projects,
Raymond J. Carswell,
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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Use of Advanced UT in Lieu of RT in Saudi Aramco Capital Projects,
Isa Mudaibegh,
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
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12.00
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13:30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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DANA 1
Non-Metallic Pipes Inspection
Track Chairman: Ghazzay Al-Subaii
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13:30
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13:50 |
Challenges in Managing Corrosion with Polymer Based material in the Oil & Gas industry, Dr. Anthony Kakpovbia, Saudi Aramco |
13:50
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14:10 |
Application and challenges of non-metallic material in the oil and gas industry, Nasser Behlany, Petroleum Development Oman |
14:10
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14:30 |
Qualifying and promoting the use of composite valves in hydrocarbon services, Mousa R. Al-Harbi, Saudi Aramco |
14:30
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15:00 |
Refreshment Break
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15:00
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15:20 |
In- Service inspection of Non-metallic pipes using Microwave technology, Karl Schmidt, Evisive Inc., USA
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15:20
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15:40 |
Thermoplastic liners for rehabilitation of oil Flowline and water injection lines, Integrity and Service Life, Vincenzo Savino & Mouyed Mehdi, Saudi Aramco |
15:40
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16:00 |
Saudi Aramco Nonmetallic Materials Road Map, Abdulaziz Y. Asiri & Mouyed Mehdi, Saudi Aramco |
16:00 |
Closing |
For further details about the Technical Program/ Paper Acceptance, please contact:
Dr. Ali Minachi,
Chairman, Technical Committee
Fifth Middle East NDT Conference
P.O. Box 826, Dhahran 31311,
Saudi Arabia
Tel: (+966) 3-872-6209
Fax: (+966) 3-872-0630
E-mail: ali.minachi@aramco.com
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