Test Your Code Knowledge; Volume 1.1

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1; UG-11    ————–Question:   A rolled & welded pressure retaining ring is supplied with a U-2A Partial Data Report by a parts manufacturer & meets … Read More

Test Your Code Knowledge; Volume 1.0

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1; UW-16(f)(3) and Appendix 9, 9-6    ————–Question: A threaded fitting, meeting the definition of paragraph UG-11(a) in Section VIII, Division 1, penetrates both the … Read More

Destructive and Nondestructive Testing Methods: A Comparison

When comparing destructive and nondestructive testing, destructive testing is, in some ways, the most reliable method. However, nondestructive testing (NDT) retains a significant advantage over destructive testing because it covers more … Read More