Pressure Vessel Inspection Periods

Pressure Vessel Inspection Periods

Statutory Inspection periods can be tricky to understand especially when it comes to pressure vessels, it might seem like every vessel has a different period of inspection, and that’s because a lot of them do.   One thing that we do here are Rapallo is to assist our...
The Role of a Project Manager

The Role of a Project Manager

The role of a project manager is obviously to manage projects, but what exactly does that entail? Well, a project manager is responsible for the entire project from scope creation to close out. Over a projects life time, the project manager will wear many hats, and...
What is Finite Element Analysis?

What is Finite Element Analysis?

Real life systems are often far too complex to analyse using simple, rule based formulas. Historically, engineers have dealt with this problem by validating designs with laboratory testing, applying extremely conservative factors of safety, or simple trial and error....
Structural Engineering – Safety Beyond the Simple

Structural Engineering – Safety Beyond the Simple

Structural safety, can be in the unfortunate position of being overshadowed by production goals and easily quantifiable issues, such as slips and trips.   How often do you inspect the walkways, structural columns, handrails, tanks etc on your site? Is that...
Effective Maintenance Planning (EMP)

Effective Maintenance Planning (EMP)

Effective Maintenance planning (EMP) ensure that the plant and machinery used in mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, petroleum refining and mineral processing industry is in the best possible working order.   Maintenance Planners apply EMP methods by undertaking...