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20 |
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9:00am – 5:00pm | – | Arboretum 1-2 | WELD CRACKING WORKSHOP View more information on this workshop > |
JAN
21 |
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7:30am | – | Market Place | Registration Open |
7:30 – 11:00am | – | Market Place | Exhibitor Set Up |
8:45 – 10:00am | – | Regency Ballroom | Keynote Address: Keni Thomas, Army Ranger |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Fundamentals | |||
10-11:30am | NACE International | Window Box | Corrosion and Coating Performance Concerns: Intro to Coatings Inspection and Weld Preparation for Coating Presenter: Tom Higginbotham, PPG |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | Starting a Successful Inspection Business Presenter: Brent Boling, Arc-Tech Welding, Inc/Arc-Tech Inspections |
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ASNT | Arboreturm 1-4 | Intro to NDT Presenter: Ricky Morgan, FlawTech |
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11:30 – 1:00pm | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | ALL ATTENDEE LUNCH & OPENING OF EXHIBIT HALL |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Visual Inspections | |||
1 – 3:00pm | NACE International | Window Box | Topic 1: (1-2pm) Pipeline Girth Welds Inspection Presenter: Eric Piotrowski, SSPCG Topic 2: (2-3pm) Coating Inspection Plan Development |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | Topic 1: (1-2 PM): Visual Welding Inspection Procedures Presenter: C.E. Pepper, Southeastern Louisiana University Topics 2: Visual Welding Inspection – Our Most Cost Effective Method Presenter: Richard Holdren, Arc Specialties / Welding Consultants LLC |
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ASNT | Arboreturm 1-4 | Topic 1 (1-2PM): Remote Visual Inspection 1 Presenter: Brandon Tigges, Gecko Robotics Topics 2 (2-3PM): Remote Visual Inspection 2 Presenter: Johnny Gonzalez, Quest Integrity USA, LLC |
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3:00 – 3:30pm | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITOR NETWORKING |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Drawings and Documentations | |||
3:30-5:00Pm | NACE International | Window Box | Project Specific Coating Inspection Planning Presenters: Ramon E. Pelaez, Greenman Pedersen Inc |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | The Art of Realistic Flawed Specimens – Beyond Notches & Side Drilled Holes Presenter: Ricky L. Morgan, FlawTech America |
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AISC | Arboreturm 1-4 | Demystifying Chapter N and the Building Code: What You Need to Know Presenter: Larry Kruth, AISC |
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5:00 – 6:30pm | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | HAPPY HOUR IN THE EXHIBIT HALL |
JAN
22 |
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Partner |
Location |
Function / Presentation |
7:30am | – | Market Place | Registration Open |
7:15 – 8:00am | – | Market Place | Coffee and Exhibitor Networking |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Non Destructive Testing | |||
8-10:00am | NACE International | Window Box | Topic 1: (8-9am) Holiday Testing and Visual Inspection Welds Presenters: Mark Byerley, Tinker and Rasor Topic 2: (9-10am) Introducing the Benefits of Digitalization: How to Start Now and What to Expect Presenteres: Aaron Boyll, TruQC |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | (8:00 – 8:45am) In-Line Inspection fundamentals, how to prioritize selective seam weld corrosion anomalies. Presenter: Bernardo Cuervo (8:45 – 10:00am) Inspection of Crack Repairs in Large Castings and Forgings |
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ASNT | Arboreturm 1-4 | Topic 1 (8:00-9:00am): Why develop a standard procedure? Presenter: Michael Taylor, Phoenix LLC Topic 2 (9:00-10:00am): How are Standards Started? Presenter: Michael Taylor, Phoenix LLC |
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10 – 10:30am | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITOR NETWORKING |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Procedures | |||
10:30-11:30am | NACE International | Window Box | Coating Procedure Development Presenter: Dave Pittman, Consultant |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | Topic 1: (10:30 – 11:00am) Recommended Best Practices for Developing Alternative Flaw Criteria for AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welds Presenter: S. Altstadt and R. Warke Topic 2: (11:00 – 11:30am): How to Readily Access Accurate Data in Pipeline Integrity Management Presenter: Randall Stremmel, Metegrity |
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AISC | Arboreturm 1-4 | Understanding Demand Critical Welding for Seismic Applications – and Other Fun Welding Facts! Presenter: Duane Miller, Lincoln Electric What do buildings and earthquakes have in common? Demand critical welds! This session will dive into the requirements of AWS D1.8 Seismic Supplement, prequalified connections, and Chapter J – Quality Control and Quality Assurance of the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 341). |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Auditing | |||
11:30-12:30pm | NACE International | Window Box | Coating Best Practices – CWI welds vs pass for coating, etc Presenter: Steven Wadsworth, Wadsworth Inspection Services, Inc. |
AWS | Regency Ballroom |
Quality Auditing vs Inspecting Presenter: Lee A. Pielaet of Pioneer Steel Services, Inc. |
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ASNT | Arboreturm 1-4 | The Operational Value of Digitization Presenter: Bruce Breeden, Floodlight Software |
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12:30 – 1:30pm | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | ALL ATTENDEE LUNCH & TED TALKS |
FOCUS SESSIONS: Inspection | |||
1:30-4:30pm | NACE International | Window Box | Passive Fire Protection and Intumescent Paint: Class B Coatings and Slip Critical Connections Presenters: Russell Norris, Sherwin Williams |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | Topic 1 (1:30 – 2:00pm): Current Practices and Technology for Amusement Ride Inspections Presenter: David S. Pacacha & Chris Small Topic 2 (2:00 – 2:30pm): Cutting Edge Inspection Technology That Will Enhance Your Welding Processes Presenter: Jeff Noruk, Servo Robot Corporation Topic 3 (2:30 – 3:15pm): Drone Inspections Presenter: Dan Ward, Director of Technical Engagement, Airobotics Topic 4 (3:30 – 4:30pm): Understanding K-Areas Presenter: Brent Boling, Arc-Tech Welding, Inc/Arc-Tech Inspections |
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AISC | Arboreturm 1-4 | Topic 1: Routine Observations for Bolting Inspection Presenter: Bob Shaw, STS Topic 2: Do You Have Bolting Questions? AISC’s Steel Solutions Center Has the Answers Presenters: Carlo Lini, AISC & Heath Michell, GWY, Inc. |
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5:00 – 6:30pm | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | HAPPY HOUR IN THE EXHIBIT HALL – ROUND TWO! |
JAN
23 |
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7:30am | – | Market Place | Registration Open |
7:15 – 8:00am | – | Market Place | Coffee and Exhibitor Networking |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Higher Level Inspections | |||
8-9:00am | NACE International | Window Box | Coatings Under Insulation: Removing Insulation and Visual Inspection Presenter: Mike Melampy, PPG |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | Post Weld Heat Treat of Oilfield 13Cr Stainless Steels Presenter: Sri Krishna Chimbli and Michael G. Burns, Stress Engineering Services |
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AISC | Arboreturm 1-4 | Construction Documents: The Wheres and Whats Presenter: Andrea Reynolds, Smith Group The phase “construction documents” covers all kinds of things: design drawings, shop drawings, project specifications, and others – but no single document contains all the information you need to do inspections. This session reviews these different document types to help you find the specific information you need for your inspections. |
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Metallurgy | |||
9-10:00am | NACE International | Window Box | Advanced Visual Examination & Surface Defect Discrimination using 3D Imaging Technology Presenter: Matt Bellis, Seikowave |
AWS | Regency Ballroom | A Discussion of the Interdependence of NDE, Metallurgy and Weld Repair in Determining Fitness for Service of Critical Pressure Parts Presenter: Jeff Henry, President and co-owner of ATC-Combustion Engineering Solutions, Inc. In assessing the condition of major pressure parts following extended elevated temperature service, the engineer performing the assessment must rely heavily on the expertise of the NDE personnel performing inspections and the welding specialists performing repairs, if those are necessary, to insure final component integrity. Examples of the critical interactions will be discussed. |
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AISC | Arboreturm 1-4 | Fabricator’s/Erector’s Views on Inspection: Lessons Learned Presenters: Tim Duke, Williams Erection, Chris Crosby, Cianbro Fabrication and Coating Corporation & Drew Heron, Empire Acero Some fabricators/erectors are only responsible for QC, while others are responsible for both QC/QA. What are some of the challenges they’ve faced? How have they solved them? This lively panel discussion will share lessons learned and common sense solutions to issues we all run into, whether you’re in the shop or field. |
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10 – 10:30am | – | Market Place / Inspection Exhibit Hall | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITOR NETWORKING |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Industry Standards | |||
10:30-11:30am | NACE International | Window Box | The Development of Steel Preparation Technology Presenter: Ken Rossy, HoldTight |
AWS | Arboretum 1-2 / Regency Ballroom | Industry Standards – Gulf Coast Region Presenter: Calvin Pepper, Instructor, Southeastern Louisiana University |
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AISC | Arboreturm 3-4 | Inspection: It’s More Than Welding And Bolting Presenter, Larry Martof, Quality Management Company When thinking of inspection, we tend to think of only welding and maybe bolting areas. But other aspects should be considered when thinking about “inspection.” What about paint and coatings, dimensional, tolerances, material storage, or even “inspection” of the quality system? So, broaden your world of inspection and be sure to attend this session! |
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Business Practices Panel Discussion | |||
11am – 12:30pm | All | Regency Ballroom | Topics to Include: Starting a Business/Ethics and Conduct on the Job Site/Small Business Practices/Compliance and Common Sense! |
10:30am – 1:00pm | – | – | Exhibitor Break Down |

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