MISTRAS member Onstream Pipeline Inspection successfully developed and deployed their newest TriStream MFL™ inline inspection (ILI) tool in Mexico. This was not only the inaugural run for the 36” version, but was an Onstream first by performing a job in Mexico as well. As the company’s legacy Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) tool, the TriStream MFL™ is designed to inspect lines ranging from 4-36” in diameter. The Mexico run proved valuable to the client and additional runs are expected.

In addition to the TriStream MFL™, Onstream also provides pipeline inspection data services, used to perform integrity assessments to support engineering and dig decisions.

To learn more about Onstream and their service capabilities, click here.

MISTRAS was awarded the role as the lead non-destructive testing (NDT) specialist by UK National Highways to demonstrate and evaluate inspection methods as part of a special research project named the “Structures Moonshot.”

This project seeks to redefine methods of concrete and post tension inspection, using modern non-invasive technologies, to enable bridge engineers to carry out more effective asset management, prevent serious bridge collapses, and extend asset lifetimes. As part of the work, the MISTRAS UK team conducted acoustic emission (AE) testing, guided wave UT, pulse echo tomography, impact echo and GPR scanning on a decommissioned post tension bridge, non-invasively confirming concrete dimensions, internal construction, flaws, and deterioration as well as active wire breaks from the failure of tendons.

The research project’s findings will be disseminated to bridge engineers across the UK, which may lead to increased demand for advanced NDT and monitoring.

To see the project’s progress, click here.

MISTRAS recently conducted a series of X-rays on a swine for a customer who manufactures pork-cutting equipment. They were searching for a more streamlined solution that can help to improve their equipment and the cuts of pork produced. Various scans were developed, and additional tests may be scheduled down the road. This is an important customer that conducts automation in the food, utilities, and other hygiene-sensitive industries.

Click to learn more about our Radiographic Testing solutions.

The GMA Group laboratory in Essen, Germany is scheduled to move to our regional headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with the move set to be complete in early January 2024. The lab’s customers will still be provided with the same high-quality destructive testing (DT) services they’ve come to expect, in addition to gaining access to all of the advanced and traditional non-destructive testing (NDT) services offered at the Düsseldorf facility.
 

To learn more about the Düsseldorf location, click here.

MISTRAS member company RAC Group attended the 7th annual Canadian Safety Achievement Awards ceremony, where they accepted the prestigious CS2A Sustained Superior Performance Award. This event recognized RAC Group for their impressive 5-year streak of incident-free work at the Syncrude Canada Limited facility in Fort McMurray, Alberta - Canada.

Pictured above: Conor Margeson, Rory Wilkowich

When it comes to workplace safety, ensuring the highest level of attention-to-detail is key. MISTRAS takes safety seriously and works to provide our employees with the necessary tools and resources that help ensure all personnel are protected.

Check out some of these important safety tips that every employee should keep in their mental toolbox when on the job. This is critical as we continue to develop a safety program that promotes shared accountability in the workplace. After all, maintaining safe work practices takes all of us.

• Be Aware of Your Surroundings
• Keep Correct Posture
• Take Regular Breaks
• Never Take Shortcuts on Procedures
• Be Aware of New Safety Procedures
• Keep Emergency Exits Clear
• Report Unsafe Conditions
• Always Wear Personal Protective Equipment

This story, originally published in the November 2023 issue of inSIGHT Digest, has been updated with additional information.

A significant catch was made by Talina McDaniel, who recently shut down a scam before it had a chance to do lasting damage. When the team received a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from a well-known oil and gas company located in Kuwait, they immediately began working on it. Just hours away from submitting the bid, Talina recalled a recent scam that MISTRAS had previously encountered, which prompted her to conduct an online search.

Talina's research quickly confirmed suspicions, and the project was shut down before confidential information could be inadvertently shared with imposters. This serves as a great reminder to be vigilant about safety and communicate your concerns, even when a project is nearing the finish line.

Thank you, Talina, for making such an important discovery.

MISTRAS had the exciting opportunity to be part of Bridges Scotland, in Glasgow, UK. This event gave us a chance to exhibit our advanced monitoring, inspection, and maintenance solutions designed for bridges and other critical structures. 

Sensoria&^® by MISTRAS was a headline sponsor at Blades Europe, which kicked off in Amsterdam, Netherlands! Our personnel were on-hand to discuss Sensoria^®, the innovative 24/7/365 wind blade monitor, along with our other wind turbine inspection and maintenance services. 

MISTRAS exhibited at the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Annual Conference in Houston, TX - USA. Our experts were on-hand to discuss many of our non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, and to demonstrate acoustic emission (AE) technology along with our uniquely designed automated radiographic testing (ART) Crawler.

Sensoria^® by MISTRAS was excited to work alongside BalticWind.EU to give web event attendees an understanding of how wind energy technologies like the Sensoria^® 24/7/365 wind blade monitor are helping personnel navigate offshore wind challenges and maximize opportunities in the European Union and Baltic Sea region, with an ultimate goal of achieving NetZero.

MISTRAS European Management Team recently gathered in Athens, Greece for their annual team meeting. During the event, each country’s current financial performance, 2023 year-end expectations, and 2024 budget were discussed. This meeting offered opportunities to discuss important strategic issues, such as sales targets and core segments to focus on in the coming year.

Pictured left to right (top): Michel Kramer Freher (Managing Director - Netherlands), Yvonne Bahrke (International Controller - EMEA), Carol Wylie (Finance Director - UK), Nassos Anastasopoulos (European Industrial Acoustic Emission Lead), Ante Kaselj (German & Benelux, Operations Director), Arnaud Bailly (Training Center Director), Jonathan Burns (Managing Director, UK), Nicolas Osselaer (Managing Director, Belgium), Simon Dere (Directeur Financier MISTRAS France), Benjamin Basner (Finance Director - EMEA), Fransisco Vale (International Controller, Brazil), Mike van Meggelen (Controller, Netherlands).

Pictured left to right (bottom): Maria Maniadaki (Financial & Accounting Administrator, Greece), Pedro Filho Feres (VP Operations, South America), Athanasia Tia Vahaviolos (Managing Director, Greece), Alain Uzan (Managing Director, France)

MISTRAS made their way to Atlanta, GA - USA to attend the Composites & Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX). Our experts were in-person to discuss our advanced solutions with product demos and informative literature. 

MISTRAS traveled to Canada for the CanREA Electricity Transformation Summit, in Calgary, Alberta. Our experts were readily available to talk about Sensoria^®, our 24/7/365 wind blade monitor and the differentiators it's bringing to the renewable energy industry.

MISTRAS was in Athens, Greece for the Metal Machinery Expo. We highlighted our history of non-destructive testing (NDT) expertise at the show, discussing our acoustic emission (AE), ultrasonics (UT), phased array (PAUT), eddy current (ET), visual testing (VT), positive material identification (PMI), penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) solutions for metal machiners.

MISTRAS presented "Automated Radiographic Testing for Corrosion Mapping of Aboveground Piping Utilizing Semi-Autonomous Robotic Crawlers," at the SPRINT Robotics World Conference in Houston, TX-USA. The focus was on our Automated Radiographic Testing (ART) Crawler services - an advanced inspection tool that utilizes digital radiography to check for piping abnormalities.

The Marketing Department secured editorial coverage for a feature story in the November issue of World Pipelines magazine with a cover article entitled “A Comprehensive Approach to Compliance.” Jointly produced by Russ Davis, MISTRAS’ Global Mechanical Integrity (MI) Center of Excellence (COE) Manager, and the Marketing Department, this article discusses how operators can achieve Mega Rule compliance by meeting the requirements on pipeline material verification and maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP).

To learn more about pipeline material verification, click here or check out the article.

MISTRAS’ crisis support network, led by the Human Resources Department, is here to help employees cope with the tragic events currently transpiring in the Middle East. This service is available to all North American (U.S. and Canada) employees and their dependents. For your convenience, the support service can be accessed by contacting your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and is completely confidential at no cost to you.

Click the button for contact information and additional guidance.

Make this season a bright and bountiful one by giving yourself the best present of all: peace of mind. Turn the holidays into a happy, stress-free time by taking care of yourself, bringing balance to your work and home life and not letting holiday worries overwhelm you.

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The above benefit-related information may be U.S. or North American-focused, but these wellness topics may be useful for all. Know of something that can benefit your colleagues? Let us know!

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*as of December 6

MISTRAS is looking forward to demonstrating Sensoria^®, the innovative 24/7/365 wind blade monitor at AMI Wind Turbine Blades taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany. In addition to talking about Sensoria, our wind energy experts will be readily available to discuss our other wind turbine inspection and maintenance services. To learn more about this event, click here.

The API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit is one of MISTRAS' best opportunities to connect with current and potential customers in the oil & gas industry. In addition to several presentations being given by our team members, our booth will also have a variety of technology demos, including our ART Crawler services, LSI, pipeline solutions from Onstream and New Century Software, and more. For additional information, click here.

MISTRAS is gearing up to show off our monitoring solutions at the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) Academy Vendor Fair, hosted by HRST. We’ll provide plenty of information on some of our solutions like the T5 AMS, flange leak detection services, SteamPAC, and VPAC. To learn more, click here.

The 36th annual Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) is back for 2024. MISTRAS, who is a Gold level sponsor, will be in attendance. Conference points of interest include the latest products and services, specialist pipeline training courses, presentations on topics like Inline Inspection (ILI) applications and inspection data analysis, robotic and tethered inspection tools, risk assessment, data management and much more! To learn more about PPIM 2024, click here.

MISTRAS will be exhibiting and demonstrating at the International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association (IPEIA) event taking place in Jasper, Alberta – CA. Along with the MISTRAS booth, member-companies TITAN NDE will be in attendance as well. Among the demonstrations we’ll be exhibiting at our booth include the Automated Radiographic Testing (ART) Crawler and Large Structure Inspection (LSI) robotic scanning services. To learn more about this event, click here.

MISTRAS is set to join the excitement at StocExpo 2024 taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Billed as the largest conference & exhibition for the global tank storage community, MISTRAS will be on-hand to exhibit some of our storage tank inspection, engineering, and maintenance services. This event serves as opportunity for MISTRAS to promote our purposeful solutions. Click for more information.

MISTRAS Group is gearing up to attend the Bridges Annual Conference in Coventry, England. This is an opportunity for our team to exhibit MISTRAS’ structural monitoring and Acoustic Emission (AE) services. This event will feature discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), structural health monitoring (SHM), bridge surveying with 3D modelling and much more! To learn more about this event, click here.

MISTRAS is set to join the annual WindEurope conference, taking place in Bilbao, Spain. The team will feature valuable information and expert advice regarding our wind energy solutions, which includes Sensoria®, MISTRAS’ 24/7/365 wind blade monitor. To learn more about WindEurope 2024, click here.