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These are InspectorScan reference summaries. They are not reproductions of copyrighted standards. Always refer to the official published standard for compliance.

Corrosion & Materials

3 Formulas

API 570 Corrosion Rate Guide

Corrosion rate formulas, CML averaging, and remaining life assessment.

API 57122 pages
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Coating Inspection Checklist

Surface prep verification, DFT measurement, and adhesion testing.

SSPC/NACE18 pages

Cathodic Protection Field Manual

CP potential measurement, soil resistivity, and anode spacing.

NACE SP016916 pages

Mechanical Engineering

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ASME B31.3 Process Piping Handbook

Wall thickness, hydrotest pressure, and material selection.

ASME B31.332 pages

Pressure Vessel Design Quick Reference

ASME Section VIII shell, head, and nozzle calculations.

API 51028 pages

Pipe Support & Spring Hanger Guide

Spring rate, deflection, and thermal expansion calculations.

API 57022 pages

Flange Gasket Selection Matrix

ASME B16.5 flange ratings, gasket factors, and bolt torque.

ASME PCC-114 pages

NDT Field Guides

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Radiographic Testing Pocket Reference

Film density, exposure charts, SFD calculations, and IQI selection.

ASME V, Article 224 pages

Ultrasonic Testing Beam Calculations

Skip distance, beam path, near field, and probe selection formulas.

ASME V, Article 518 pages

Magnetic Particle Testing Field Guide

Yoke spacing, current requirements, and demagnetization procedures.

ASTM E144416 pages

NDT Method Selection Guide

Complete guide to selecting the right NDT method for your inspection scenario.

ASTM E16512 pages

Safety & HSE

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Confined Space Entry Safety Guide

O2, H2S, LEL monitoring, rescue plans, and OSHA 1910.146.

OSHA 29 CFR 191018 pages

Lifting & Rigging Pocket Calculator

Sling angle factors, wire rope SWL, and crane load charts.

OSHA 1910.14612 pages

Electrical Safety in Hazardous Areas

Zone classification, cable derating, and voltage drop calculations.

OSHA 1926 Subpart M14 pages

Welding & Fabrication

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Welding Procedure Specification Template

Complete WPS template with heat input, preheat, PWHT tracking.

AWS D1.126 pages

Carbon Equivalent & Preheat Guide

CE calculations per IIW and AWS D1.1 with preheat recommendations.

ASME IX20 pages

PWHT Soak Time & Heating Rate Reference

Post-weld heat treatment parameters per ASME and AWS.

ASME IX15 pages

Weld Defect Classification Atlas

Visual reference for porosity, slag, undercut, and crack identification.

AWS B1.1110 pages

General Reference

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Instrumentation Loop Calibration Guide

4-20mA scaling, RTD resistance, and transmitter calibration.

ISA-S51.116 pages

SSPC Surface Preparation Standards

SP-1 through SP-16 standards with visual comparison photos.

API 500/50514 pages