Repair and Refurbishment Services
Ability Engineering Technology Inc. has a long history of providing services to those looking for vessel and piping repairs and refurbishment. Often at AET we get requests to re-certify vessels that have been in long-standing running condition. We also hold a NBIC, National Board Inspection Code, “R” Stamp for the Repair of ASME S.VIII D.1 Pressure Vessels
Our services for repair and refurbishment include but are not limited to:- Re-Qualification
- System Upgrades
- ASME Registration
There are 4 main requirements in receiving and maintaining a NBIC “R” Stamp.
- To have and an inspection agreement with an authorized inspector.
- To have a written quality system that complies with the requirements of the current edition of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and includes the expected scope of activities, AET’s quality manual is regularly internally audited to assure best practices.
- To have the current edition of all parts of the NBIC.
- To have available a copy of the code of construction appropriate for the intended scope of work. In our case, ASME Section VIII Div 1 is applicable.
Can an “R” Stamp be used to repair vessels on-site?
Absolutely, an “R” stamp can be utilized to repair a vessel where it lies within our working area. Additionally, we can perform any site-required safety training as necessary to comply with company regulations for contractors.
Repair – Site Services
AET personnel repairing a pipeline at customer’s site
Repair – Site Service Complete
AET repaired a pipeline at customer’s site
Enhancement – New Nozzle Placement
AET addition of vacuum vessel nozzle | Location
Enhancement – New Nozzle Welded
AET addition of vacuum vessel nozzle | Location
Refurbishment – Dewar
Inner vessel collapse of dewar.
Refurbishment – Removed Inner Vessel
This is the inner vessel removed.
Refurbishment – New Shell
New cylinder installed to dewar, welding performed by AET.