In Episode 3 of Upon Further Inspection, co-host Greg Alvarado continues to share stories of his career and experiences, particularly focusing on his time with DNV and the significant projects he was involved in. The episode covers detailed case studies on Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) and Stress-Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking (SOHIC), including breakthrough practices and tests from the 1980s and 1990s. The discussion also touches on advancements in automated ultrasonic testing (UT) and the progression of metallurgical lab work to understand and mitigate material failures in the industry.
00:00 Introduction to Mechanical Integrity Podcast
00:22 Greg's Background and Early Career
01:25 Industry Burst Tests and HIC-SOHIC Insights
03:22 DNV Projects and HTHA Discoveries
06:10 Automated UT and Technological Advances
11:41 Pioneering Work and Industry Collaborations
16:57 Concluding Remarks and Credits
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