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Gamma Graphics technicians are in the field daily testing pipe systems all over the globe. They’ve seen miles and miles of pipe, visited hundreds of facilities, and learned a lot along the way.

These are their stories.

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Managing the Uncertainty of an Inherited Ammonia System

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, P&IDs, Refrigeration, Regulatory Requirements

I assumed this job on a relatively “young” system would be similar to others we’ve conducted. I was wrong.

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April 30, 2020
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Procuring a Modernized Approach to Testing Pipes

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, Refrigeration, Regulatory Requirements

Henry is a Senior Procurement Director at a large company with responsibility for over 150 locations. His organization gave him the mandate to modernize

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September 6, 2017
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Accurately Documenting Your Facility on Blind Faith is a Pipe Dream

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, P&IDs, Refrigeration

“Jim, there is something in your last report that I want corrected in this one,” began the plant inspector for a facility we were at in California.

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July 9, 2017
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How Assumptions Can Lead Your Pipe Inspection Astray

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, P&IDs, Refrigeration

We were recently looking at a large warehouse that had over 50 insulated penthouses on the roof with identical piping configurations.

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June 6, 2017
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GGS Piping Maintenance and Planning

Age Before Beauty, but Data Before Age

By GGSEarly Detection, In the Field, Maintenance and Planning, Non Destructive Testing, Refrigeration

I’ve been a mechanical contractor for 30 years, but seldom have I encountered a situation like the one I found recently at a dairy plant in Ohio.

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May 8, 2017
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Why Visual Inspections Fail to Detect Pipe Corrosion Under Insulation Effectively

By GGSEarly Detection, In the Field, Maintenance and Planning, Non Destructive Testing, Refrigeration

It’s a common misconception that pipes are in pretty good shape unless there is something visual on the pipe exterior that suggests otherwise.

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April 8, 2017
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Not for Self but for Safety

By GGSIn the Field, Marine, Non Destructive Testing

I received a call from the U.S. Navy asking if I would demonstrate the non destructive testing capabilities of Radiometric Profiling.

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March 6, 2017
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How to Save a Pig without Breaking the [Piggy] Bank

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, Petrochem

“Would you please tell me how you saved us a million dollars?” The unusual greeting was from Adam, a technology researcher at a major U.S. oil company.

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January 17, 2017
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Gaining OSHA’s Confidence: The Value of Selecting a Thorough Vendor

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, Refrigeration, Regulatory Requirements

The ammonia plant I am responsible for has hundreds of thousands of pounds of ammonia flowing through its pipes.

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December 28, 2016
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Winning OSHA Over: How the Small Details Help You Pass the Big Test

By GGSIn the Field, Non Destructive Testing, P&IDs, Regulatory Requirements

“Well, if you can’t explain why you didn’t do anything about the 40% wall loss indicated in this report, I’m going to cite you,” said the OSHA inspector.

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November 28, 2016
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  • Procuring a Modernized Approach to Testing Pipes September 6, 2017
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  • Home
  • Non Destructive Testing
    • –
      • When you need to test,
        choose GGS.
    • –
    • Services
      • Working with GGS
      • Reporting and Testing Data
      • Pipe Testing
      • Vessel Testing
    • Technology
      • Radiometric Profiling for Piping
      • Ultrasonic Thickness for Vessels
      • Compare Common NDT Methods
    • Advantages
      • Overview
      • Regulatory Requirements
      • Early Detection
      • Planning and Maintenance
      • P&IDs and Code Compliance
  • Customers
    • –
      • GGS testing supports facility and safety managers, operators, technicians, engineers, contractors and consultants.
    • Industries We Serve
      • Refrigeration – Food and Beverage, Cold Storage
      • Petrochem – Refineries, Upstream and Offshore
      • Marine – Commercial and Industrial
      • Chemical – Pharma, Plastics, Agro and More
      • Where We Work
      • GGS Techs Get Around

    • .
      • Mining – Hydraulic, Open Pit and Machine
      • Water – Distribution and Sprinkler
      • Mills – Pulp & Paper
      • Utility – Power Stations
  • Resources
    • Browse All Resources
    • Categories
      • Articles
      • In the Field
      • Presentations
      • Video
    • .
      • Regulatory Requirements
      • Early Detection
      • Maintenance and Planning
      • P&IDs
    • Recent
      • Defining Wall Thickness Acceptance Levels for Your In-Service Piping
      • P&ID Accuracy: An Owner’s Responsibility
    • .
      • Managing the Uncertainty of an Inherited Ammonia System
      • How Changes to Pipe Manufacturing Affects Wall Thickness
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