Laser Internal Inspection: Revolutionizing Tubing Durability in Shale Operations
By: Jason WaliguraAs the demand for more durable and longer-lasting production tubing in shale operations increases, Stress Engineering Services (SES) is leading the way with groundbreaking solutions. A prime example of such innovation is the use of boronized production tubing in... read More....
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Jun 2024
Considerations for Additively Manufactured Parts
I grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation, and among the many amazing technological achievements commonplace aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, I found replicator technology was one of the most interesting. The prospect of having whatever you want, built to your exact... read More....
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Jun 2022
An Overview on Acoustic Emission Testing
When materials are cracking, deforming or otherwise becoming damaged, they produce a kind of sound. Sometimes, these sounds are loud and obvious. Other times, they are much more subtle, and to detect them, you need to use specialized equipment. Detecting these subtler sounds... read More....
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Mar 2020
The True Value of Subsea Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems
The consequences of subsea pipeline emergencies can often be catastrophic, both environmentally and financially. A large, uncontrolled pipeline breach has the potential to financially devastate a company, causing them to face long-term loss of revenue, crippling environmental... read More....
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Jan 2019
Drilling Risers – Life Cycle Condition Based Monitoring and Maintenance Assessment
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) and LaserStream, LP have joined forces to implement a standard process for critical riser data that can be used to: Assess the condition of drilling riser joints Determine when important components will need service/replacement... read More....
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Oct 2017
Measured Data Improves Floating Systems Asset Integrity
Many floating production facilities incorporate a level of instrumentation that measures some combination of motions, environmental parameters, and mooring/tendon tensions. The use of these data can vary from very basic tasks (helping guide operations such as ballast or... read More....
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Oct 2017
Conductor Casing Pile Driving Assessment
Testing and Monitoring a Large-Diameter Conductor Casing Connection During Hammering Installation and Assessing Its Performance Stress Engineering Services, Inc. recently conducted field testing to assess the performance of a large-diameter conductor casing connector during a... read More....
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Sep 2017
