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API RP 687: Chapter 0 Annex G - Restoration Methods
Annex G describes several restoration methods; in particular, methods that allow us to add material to a part. API RP 687 does not really...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Sep 15, 20243 min read
API 687: Chapter 0, Section 12 - Repair Processes and New Component Manufacture
This week, we tackle Chapter 0 Section12, which covers requirements for Repair Processes. Section 12: Repair Processes and New...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Sep 8, 20247 min read
Demystifying Maximum Continuous Speed (MCS or MCOS)
A few months ago, while I was still discussing Terms and Definitions from Chapter 0, I explained the term Maximum Continuous Speed (MCS)...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Aug 31, 20244 min read
API 687: Chapter 0, Section 11 Inspections Methods and Testing
The word method is an awesome word. It has Greek origins, composed of two terms, meta : “in pursuit” and hodos : “a way”. Method = “in...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Aug 29, 20246 min read
API 687: Chapter 0, Section 10 - Inspections (ITPs, PMI and Hardness)
The first statement in Section 10 is a “Statement of Purpose”, and I have a bit of trouble with it because it contains the word “should”....
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Aug 4, 202410 min read
API 687: Chapter 0, Section 8 thru Section 9: Guidelines for Disassembly and a bonus! The Eddy Probe
Remember that Chapter 0 will issue recommendations that apply to complete machines (case + rotor). Section 8: Receiving This short...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jul 19, 20249 min read
API 687 Chapter 0, Section 4 thru Section 7: Process, Partnership, Communication, and Shipping
Section 4: The Process Chapter 0, Section 4 opens with a powerful statement that summarizes what I think reinstates the objective of the...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jul 9, 20245 min read
API 687: A little RECAP and a Preview of What’s to Come Next in Chapter 0
I think it’s worth doing a little recap of the journey so far into API 687.In terms of our journey, measured in number of pages, we have...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jun 29, 20245 min read
API 687 Chapter 0: Definitions (conclusion) – Welding terms: PQR, WPS, and WQR
We have finally reached the end of the definitions in API 687 Chapter 0. Out of the 41 definitions, I have chosen to focus on 10 terms...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jun 22, 20244 min read
API 687 Chapter 0: Definitions (continued) – Phase I Inspections, Phase II Inspections, and Phase-Referenced
This week we take on three compound terms that begin with the word Phase. The first two, Phase I Inspection and Phase II Inspection, will...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jun 16, 20244 min read
API 687 Chapter 0: Definitions (continued) – Indications and Maximum Continuous Speed
(AI does not how to spell! ) Today we tackle two terms: Indications and Maximum Continuous Speed. Indications Non-destructive testing...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jun 9, 20246 min read
API 687 Chapter 0: Definitions (continued) – Hydrodynamic Bearings
Thank you for reading my posts and for your positive feedback! While I think of the next topics and posts, it feels like an endless list....
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Jun 1, 20245 min read
API 687 - Chapter 0: Normative References and Definitions
The last post summarized the structure for Chapter 0. As I previously shared, I think it would have been best named “Introduction”....
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
May 25, 20244 min read
what vs. why and API 687 Intro
This is a quick disclaimer, so people don’t start to worry. My intention is not to copy word-for-word or violate any copyrights on API...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
May 19, 20244 min read
a bit about the API RP 687
I will begin with American Petroleum Institute (API) 687, because its first edition was just hot off the press when I joined the world of...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
May 8, 20243 min read
What I am doing and why...
I've been in the rotating equipment service business for 23 years now. I have had the privilege of working alongside exceptional...
Fernando E. Romero, P.E.
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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