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Episode 5 - Boilers Were Blowing Up
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, hosts Branden Stucky and Greg Alvarado discuss the evolution of mechanical integrity, exploring its transition from past practices to our current standards and regulations. They recount a couple historical failures (the Union Oil Lemont refinery explosion in 1984 and the Shell Norco explosion in 1988) that highlight the importance of developing stringent inspection codes.
The discussion touches upon the role of standards, the shift from localized to holistic thinking, the integration of technology, and the critical importance of mentoring and the…
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