Part 12 – Dents, Gouges & Dent-Gouge Combinations

INSPECT performs Part 12 assessments and generates detailed API 579 reports with a single button click.  Level 1 and 2 dent, gouge and dent-gouge combinations are available.  Dents and dent-gouge combinations may be placed on carbon steel cylindrical shells and pipe segments.  Gouges may be placed on cylindrical shells and pipe segments constructed from any material.  Other features include:

  • Brittle fracture analysis per Part 3 that may be individually specified for each Part 12 flaw.

  • Dent and gouge flaws displayed to scale on the INSPECT 3D model.

  • An option to consider dents in cyclic service.

  • The ability to store Part 12 flaw images, as many as may be required.

INSPECT Includes Level 1 and Level 2 Dent, Gouge & Dent-gouge Combination Assessments

How to Perform Part 12 Dent & Gouge Assessments in INSPECT

INSPECT Featured Capabilities

 API 579 Part 3 Ensure your operating procedures limit the risk of brittle fracture by automatically running Part 3 assessments. API 579-1 Part 3 MAT Curves API 579 Part 4 & 5 Perform general and local metal loss assessments and quickly generate detailed reports. INSPECT performs API 579 FFS assessments and shows flaws on the 3D model API 579 Part 6 INSPECT performs level 1, 2 and 3 pitting assessments and generates detailed API 579 reports with a click of a button. Combined Pitting and Local Metal Loss Flaws are Considered API 579 Part 7 Perform Level 1 and 2 assessments from Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) and Hydrogen Blister damage. API 579-1 Part 7 Hydrogen Cracking and Blister Damage API 579 Part 8 Ensure that vessels subject to external pressure are within the allowed roundness tolerance with out-of-roundness assessments. API 579-1 Part 8 Out of Roundness API 579 Part 9 API 579 Part 9 Level 1 and 2 assessments quickly determine which crack-like flaws can be safely left in service and which require more investigation. API 579 Part 10 Perform creep damage assessments by recording equipment operating histories and calculations. API 579-1 Part 10 Creep Damage API 579 Part 11 Perform fire damage assessments and document conclusions in a consistent series of data entries and reports. API 579-1 Part 11 Fire Damage Assessments API 579 Part 12 Perform Part 12 assessments and generate detailed API 579 reports. Level 1 and 2 dent, gouge and dent-gouge combinations are available. API 579-1 Part 12 dialog API 579 Part 13 Model laminations and provide rapid results so you can make the necessary mediation decisions with confidence API 579-1 Part 13 Lamination Diagram API 579 Part 14 Fatigue - Pressure Fluctuation Cycle API 579 Part 14 INSPECT’s fatigue assessment scans the vessel for other flaw types and allows the user to adjust the “remaining strength factor” (RSF) as required by API 579. API 510 Address in-service activities such as inspection, remaining life determination and repair. API 510 API 570 3D inspection data management and calculations simplify compliance with the requirements of the API-570 Code. API 570 API 653 Track tank thickness inspection measurements and provide calculation reports. API 653 Storage Tank Evaulations Gage Integration Set up and retrieve inspection grids from thickness gages fast and easy. Thickness Gage Integration in INSPECT OSHA 1910 Meet the Mechanical Integrity requirements of OSHA1910.119 (j) and EPA Title 40 part 68.73. OSHA standards in COMPRESS Undocumented Vessels Pressure Vessel Inspection Code requires owners to maintain permanent, progressive records as listed in API 510 Section 7.8 Undocumented Vessels in INSPECT The INSPECT IDMS Show condition monitoring locations (CML’s) and API 579-1 flaws directly on pressure equipment models. Inspection Data Monitoring System IDMS Auto-Refrigeration MAT curves are employed to determine which process conditions put equipment at risk of failure by brittle fracture. Minimum Safe Operating Temperature (MSOT) curve in INSPECT Old ASME® Codes Supported Increase vessel life automatically by using the higher allowable stresses per NBIC Section 3.4. Codes menu Pressure Relieving Devices Easily model pressure relieving devices (PRDs) on your fixed equipment. Easily model pressure relieving devices (PRDs) with INSPECT Excel Integration Export and import thickness inspection grids to and from Microsoft Excel. Excel Integration with INSPECT