Vessel Repair & Refurbishment

Vessel being repaired at the Radley Engineering workshop

Vessel in the process of being repaired at Radley Engineering

Radley Engineering offers a full vessel repair and refurbishment service to our clients. This service is supported by:

Full Polishing Service
Nozzle Alterations / Vessel Repair
Weld Repair & Full documentation
Capacity Changes
Client Specific Changes
Drawing and Design Office Team
Pressure Testing/Recertification
Full Quality Assurance Documentation
Independent Third Party Insurance Inspection (If Required)
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Our Vessel Repair and Refurbishment Process

Our Method of Inspection and Decision for Repairs

Prior to beginning the vessel repair and refurbishment service, we conduct a thorough inspection and review of the product, including:

Operating conditions, inspection history, material of construction of the pressure vessel
Reasons for failure
Location of the damaged area by visual inspection and evaluation by NDT
Re-evaluate the need for repairs (back to design calculations)
Repair methods (for pressure retaining parts)
Preparation of a repair procedure

Considerations for Repair Procedures

Repair procedure alternative to PWHT or Pre-heating method, where impact testing is not done on the original equipment
Repair procedure alternative to PWHT, where impact testing is performed on the original equipment
Non-Destructive examination and testing of the repaired location
Repair to stainless steel overlays and clad

The Welding Process

The repairer, under close supervision and surveillance of the inspector, executes actual repairs. The written and qualified procedures are strictly followed. In case the impact testing is specified, the welding parameters are also monitored and ensured to be within the range at which the procedure is qualified.
Specified NDE before welding repairs and after welding repairs are carried out and are approved by the inspector.
After repairs the inspection record and the history of equipment, giving details of repairs, is updated and a next inspection schedule is recommended to the owner/user.

Repairs of pressure vessels are not always warranted, the decision of welding repairs must be taken with due consideration to the location of defect, carefully evaluated and interpreted NDE results, Design Calculations, Construction condition such as PWHT and Impact test.

Once the decision of welding repairs is taken then it is necessary to document the repair procedure giving details of NDT test necessary, pre heat and PWHT (as required), welding sequence, monitoring the welding parameters, pressure test requirements etc. We also prepare the inspection reports and follow up inspection at a predefined inspection interval.

Talk to Radley Engineering Today to Discuss Your Vessel Repair and Refurbishment Needs.