Where is calibration mentioned in ISO 9001-2015

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 Amarine Antonio

The ISO 9001 is a quality management system defined by a set of specific standards that helps businesses run as smoothly as possible. One of the clauses under this system, Monitoring and Measuring Resources, refers to the requirements of conformity that are set for all products and services. What is monitoring and measuring resources for ISO 9001? The process of monitoring and measuring resources for ISO 9001 includes making sure that all equipment is valid, up to date, and working properly. All measurements that are taken must be accurate and recorded for monitoring purposes. Monitoring and measuring resources, as outlined … Continue reading Where is calibration mentioned in ISO 9001-2015

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ISO 17025 accredited vs compliant

November 11, 2019 Amarine Antonio

Compliant or ISO 17025 accredited: Is there a difference? Recently I was having a conversation regarding quality and the often-used phrase came up- ” All things being equal”. This got me thinking when are all things equal? In this particular conversation, it was regarding compliant versus accredited. I don’t think it is immoral, illegal or unethical to use the term compliant when advertising a companies qualifications. That said, there is a significant difference between being compliant and being accredited. Often the term compliant is used when a company offering goods or services is not accredited to the particular standard referenced to … Continue reading ISO 17025 accredited vs compliant

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API 510 Addendum 2 (2018)

November 5, 2019 Amarine Antonio

Date of Issue: March 2018 Affected Publication: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014 Addendum 2 Page v (Table of Contents): Changed title in the entry for Section 6.7 to the following: Page 6: Added “deferral” term and definition: 3.1.16 deferral An approved and documented postponement of an inspection, test, or examination. See 6.7. Page 6: Added “due date” term and definition: 3.1.19 due date The date established by the owner-user and in accordance with this code, whereby an inspection, test, examination, or inspection recommendation falls due or is to be … Continue reading API 510 Addendum 2 (2018)

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API 510 Addendum 1 (2017)

November 5, 2019 Amarine Antonio

Date of Issue: May 2017 Affected Publication: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014 Addendum 1 Page 26, Section 5.5.6.1, shall read: Inspection for CUI shall be considered for externally insulated vessels and those that are in intermittent service or operate at temperatures between: a) 10 °F (–12 °C) and 350 °F (177 °C) for carbon and low alloy steels, b) 140 °F (60 °C) and 350 °F (177 °C) for austenitic stainless steels, c) 280 °F (138 °C) and 350 °F (177 °C) for duplex stainless steels. Page 60, Section … Continue reading API 510 Addendum 1 (2017)

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EN 287 vs EN ISO 9606

November 3, 2019 Amarine Antonio

The current status of BS 287-1 and ISO 9606-1 are explained in What is the current status of EN 287-1 and BS EN ISO 9606-1 for welder qualification? Due to this complex situation, it is possible that fabricators will be moving from EN 287 Part 1 to ISO 9606 Part 1, or using the two in parallel, depending on the type of product being manufactured. This means it is necessary to fully understand each standard and the variations between the two. This Job article will provide some insight into the differences between the standards. There are some differences between the two … Continue reading EN 287 vs EN ISO 9606

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Wordads CPM 2020

November 2, 2019July 13, 2020 Amarine Antonio

It is crazy low … as below: The average for 1000 ads-served is only $0.05. If one day, your site gets 1000 views. It means 1000×10 (10 ads tabs) = 10000 ads-served ~ 0.5$. Following that, if you get 10,000 views a day, you will get ~ 5$ (it’s too low comparing with our work). Let see the location of viewers in my site: It’s over the world … every country is recorded … why CPM is too low ???… Many affection factors (Timing of view, IP location, Cookies allowed, budget of ads, etc.,), and it is too difficult to … Continue reading Wordads CPM 2020

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WPS Variables AWS D1.1

October 31, 2019 Amarine Antonio

A Welding Procedure Specification has several variables which should be carefully specified. The values selected for the variables discussed below have a significant impact on weld soundness and mechanical properties. It is critical that these values be appropriate for the specific requirements of applicable code and job specifications. Some of the most important variables in a WPS are the following. Process – The ideal welding process is that which provides the highest efficiencies while still achieving at the very least the minimum required mechanical properties. Common arc welding processes are SMAW, GTAW, FCAW-S, FCAW-G, GMAW, SAW. Electrode Specification – This is the specification … Continue reading WPS Variables AWS D1.1

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COFFERDAM VS VOID SPACE (full words)

October 18, 2019December 14, 2020 Amarine Antonio

A ship operates using mainly four main kinds of liquids: fuel or diesel oil, lube oil, fresh water, and seawater. These liquids are stored at various places on the ship in their dedicated tanks. Apart from these, there are other … Continue reading COFFERDAM VS VOID SPACE (full words)

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