Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Man-watch Required
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Just Another Heater Guy — Fired Equipment Beyond the Tubes | 03 nov. 2026 | 01:23:45 | |
Just Another Heater Guy — A Fired Equipment Conversation This week, we sit down with someone who describes himself as “just another heater guy” — despite more than 30 years working with fired equipment and helping shape industry practice along the way. We talk about what it really takes to understand fired equipment beyond just tubes and refractory: burners, draft, O₂, CO, flame shape, tube condition, dampers, controls, inspection, thermography, troubleshooting and the process itself. More importantly, we get into why this is a discipline that can’t really be learned from a book alone — you have to get into the field, watch the equipment run, understand what “normal” looks and sounds like, and learn from what goes wrong. We also walk through a practical heater assessment: talking to operations first, checking combustion conditions, approaching the heater safely, looking at burner performance and flame impingement, and learning one of the simplest inspection lessons there is: Look for what’s different. From burner tips installed backwards to glowing tubes, fired equipment specialists, rebuilds and the occasional trip to the “fired equipment lab,” this one is part technical discussion and part collection of lessons learned from decades in the field. Because at the end of the day… “A furnace is just a box with fire and tubes, man.” | |||
| Keep It Between the Lines — Bill & Ted’s Excellent Corrosion Adventure | 20 oct. 2026 | 01:38:15 | |
Absolutely — I’d keep the description a little playful at the top, then make the technical value really clear. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Corrosion Adventure — From Damage Mechanisms to RBI This week, the boys go on an excellent adventure with not one, but two corrosion specialists — affectionately known as Bill and Ted. We work our way through the integrity lifecycle, starting with corrosion control documents, corrosion loops and integrity operating windows, then following those inputs into damage-mechanism identification, inspection strategy and risk-based inspection. Along the way, Bill and Ted explain why a CCD should be a living document, how operating excursions can change what you believe about an asset, and why inspection plans need to evolve as new information is discovered. Pasted text The conversation also gets into age-related versus non-age-related damage, the importance of matching the inspection method to the expected damage morphology, and why good communication between corrosion, inspection, NDE, operations and engineering can make or break an integrity program. There are plenty of field stories along the way — from caustic systems and HIC/blistering to thermal mix points, inspection confidence and the occasional Alberta pothole analogy. Pasted text We also challenge a common misconception about RBI: it isn’t simply about extending intervals or reducing turnaround scope. Done properly, it should focus inspection where it matters most, improve confidence in the data, and sometimes even shorten an interval when the risk demands it. Pasted text So keep the rubber on the road, keep it between the lines, and join us for Bill & Ted’s Excellent Corrosion Adventure. | |||
| Casting the Right Nets — NDE Methods, Limitations & Knowing What You’re Hunting For | 06 oct. 2026 | 02:34:19 | |
There is no silver bullet in NDE. In Episode 25 of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank sit down with Mike Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about nondestructive examination, inspection technology, and how to choose the right method for the problem in front of you. Mike brings more than a decade of NDE experience, beginning in rope access and progressing through conventional methods into asset integrity, advanced ultrasonics, data review, and inspection planning. Pasted text The conversation starts with the fundamentals — magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and conventional ultrasonics — before moving into radiography, digital imaging, phased array, TOFD, corrosion mapping, EMAT, TFM, and other advanced techniques. Along the way, we get into the practical side of NDE: cold-weather limitations, surface preparation, radiography source selection, high-temperature inspection, image quality, data interpretation, and the importance of understanding what each method can — and cannot — tell you. One theme keeps coming back throughout the episode: Know what you’re hunting for. Because the newest, most advanced, or most expensive technique is not automatically the right place to start. Every method has trade-offs, and if someone claims a method has no limitations, there’s a good chance they just haven’t found them yet. Pasted text Sometimes the right approach is to cast a coarse net first, learn from the data, and then work progressively finer until you have the confidence you need. Pasted text The NDE toolbox is full. The real skill is knowing which tool to reach for. 🎙️ Episode 25 — Casting the Right Nets: Choosing the Right NDE Method for the Job I think that title is the strongest one so far. It has a bit of personality, but the subtitle still tells a new listener exactly what the episode is about. | |||
| Not Our Equipment… Still Our Problem — Third-Party & Rental Equipment | 22 sept. 2026 | 01:04:37 | |
Just because you don’t own the equipment doesn’t mean you can ignore it. In this episode of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank dig into the world of third-party and rental equipment — and some of the questions that come with bringing temporary pressure equipment onto an operating site. What documentation should be reviewed before the equipment ever arrives? What happens when a rental vessel shows up with missing or questionable identification? When is pressure equipment exempt — and more importantly, exempt from what? We talk through real-world examples involving temporary pressure vessels, pressure piping, rental skids, mobile equipment and contractor-supplied systems, including a turnaround job that was delayed when the required information wasn’t available. The conversation also gets into: • Pressure equipment registration and inspection requirements One of the biggest takeaways? Don’t wait until the equipment is sitting at the gate — or connected to your process — before asking whether it’s fit for service and compliant with the requirements that apply. The contractor may own it. The rental company may maintain it. But once it’s part of your operation… it can still become your problem. 🎙️ Not Our Equipment… Still Our Problem — Third-Party & Rental Pressure Equipment #PressureEquipment #PressurePiping #MechanicalIntegrity #AssetIntegrity #Inspection #ABSA #Turnaround #PressureVessels #Reliability | |||
| Getting Hot in Herre — Fired Heater Thermography: It’s More Than a Pretty Picture | 08 sept. 2026 | 01:33:07 | |
What does it really take to get reliable temperature data from a fired heater using infrared thermography? In this episode of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank sit down with an experienced master thermographer for a deep dive into infrared thermography and its application to fired heaters and industrial equipment inspection. Thermal imaging can look deceptively simple: point the camera, capture an image and read the temperature. In practice, getting meaningful data requires an understanding of the equipment, the environment and the many variables that can influence what the camera is actually seeing. We discuss the fundamentals of thermography, including emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, camera setup and measurement technique, before taking the conversation inside the firebox and looking at the challenges of measuring fired-heater tube temperatures. From refractory radiation and flame interference to viewing angle, operating conditions and thermal patterns, we explore why a colourful thermogram is only the beginning of the inspection. We also talk about the importance of experience, repeatable inspection techniques, trending data over time and, most importantly, knowing how to interpret what you see. Whether you're an inspector, thermographer, reliability professional, operator or simply interested in fired equipment, this episode offers a practical look at the science—and the judgment—behind infrared inspection. And because apparently 90 minutes of thermography wasn't enough... Stick around to the end for our newest Man-watch Required original: “Certified Thermographer – It’s the Science, Baby.” Because taking the picture is the easy part. You still have to analyze it. | |||
| New Permit pulled | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:22:47 | |
After a bit of a break, Man-watch Required is back! In this short preview episode, we catch up on where we’ve been, what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what we have planned for the return of the podcast. We’ve already been back behind the microphones recording new conversations with experienced people from across the inspection industry. Upcoming episodes will cover topics including thermography on fired heaters, nondestructive examination, third-party equipment, and more of the practical inspection conversations you’ve come to expect from the show. This episode is a quick welcome back—and a preview of what’s coming as we kick off a new run of episodes released every two weeks. Whether you work in inspection, integrity, operations, maintenance, or simply enjoy hearing real industry stories, we’re glad to have you back with us. Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast is officially back. | |||
| Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections 2 of 2 | 17 mai 2021 | 00:58:40 | |
Frank and Scott continue to talk Tank inspection with the father-son team Alex Jr. and Alex III from Ranger Inspections. | |||
| Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections Part 1 of 2 | 03 mai 2021 | 01:10:41 | |
The boys have been thinking API 650 storage tanks for a while now and got the perfect opportunity to talk with some specialists from Ranger Inspections. | |||
| "Inspectin' ain't easy" with Mike Diachyshyn from Sharptail Inspection Services | 19 avr. 2021 | 01:08:03 | |
This week Frank is joined in studio by Mike Diachyshyn- General Manager and Chief Inspector of Sharptail Inspection Services. | |||
| Let's talk weird and wonderful with Warren | 05 avr. 2021 | 02:07:40 | |
In this week's episode the team sits down with Warren Tessari from Maverick Inspection to talk about the weird and wonderful. This episode is perfect for those hesitant to change or have that fear of technology. The team discusses some of the advancements in the RVI space, where they see the technology going and how it can be leveraged as a complement to current inspection methods. There may even be some entertaining stories shared along the way. | |||
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.2 | 22 mars 2021 | 01:07:59 | |
If you were enchanted with part one of this series Scott and Frank continue their walk-through of AB-506 picking up in Section 11 "Inspection intervals" with a discussion on | |||
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.1 | 08 mars 2021 | 01:37:38 | |
This week the boys decided to pour through the most recent edition of ABSA's AB-506 "Inspection and Servicing Requirements for In-Service Pressure Equipment". | |||
| Season 1 Recap and Listener Questions | 22 févr. 2021 | 01:10:23 | |
In the second season opener Scott and Frank sit down and do a quick recap of their first season, and are amazed people are still listening. | |||
| Drone Inspection with Courtland from Osprey Integrity | 25 déc. 2020 | 01:22:52 | |
In the season closer the boys figured it would be fun to squeeze one more episode in with a special guest Courtland from Osprey Integrity, a company that specializes in UAV inspections. | |||
| Have your cake and eat it too. Conclusion to ASME section IX WPS review. | 21 déc. 2020 | 01:42:35 | |
The long awaited conclusion to the ASME section IX WPS review is finally here. If you thought the first episode was dry you haven't heard anything yet. In the conclusion to this 2 part technical series the boys discuss applying what they learned in the previous episode to real life repair and fabrication scenarios. Mastering ASME section IX is just the beginning, now the real work begins. Registration, construction code compliance, and welder qualifications. Oh and don't forget about the CWB, your hosts will attempt to decipher WPS data sheets and how to apply them. This episode really brings it all together and puts a real life perspective on WPS review for the pressure equipment integrity industry. | |||
| Learn to bake a cake with Scott and Frank, ASME section IX WPS review | 09 déc. 2020 | 01:33:54 | |
Have you ever tried to bake a cake without following a recipe? Most likely it didn't turn out too well. The same could be said for attempting to perform a weld repair without following a proper WPS. Ok well maybe the ladder has some legal implications but you get the analogy. If you have ever struggled to navigate the crown jewel of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes "ASME section IX" or perhaps found it too daunting to even attempt. Then this is the episode you have been waiting for. Get your copy of ASME section IX ready and follow along as Frank and Scott attempt to tame the beast in part 1 of what has the making to be the best mini-series the boys have put together yet. If you thought ASME section IX was confusing before wait until you hear your hosts stumble through this one. | |||
| “The Great Migration” How has COVID-19 affected the integrity industry. | 23 nov. 2020 | 00:49:36 | |
In this weeks episodes your hosts take a shot at discussing a topic that has affected everyone not only in the integrity industry but the economy as a whole. Earlier this year the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced many people to embrace working from home with little to no warning. With conversation around the new working from home lifestyle, new rules put in place around working on site, and some of the challenges around executing a turnaround during a pandemic. How has our provincial regulator handled deferrals and extensions? With the pandemic affecting the entire industry this episode is sure to peak the interest of all our listeners. | |||
| Watch out for the Claw... | 03 nov. 2020 | 00:43:11 | |
In their most reasonably timed, and 10th episode the boys talk though talking about the different types of jobs available to certified pressure equipment inspectors. | |||
| Certs, certs and more certs. | 28 sept. 2020 | 01:20:16 | |
Have you ever wondered how to get into the world of inspection or what certifications are required? This episode is sure to answer some of those questions..... Tune in as the boys discuss the vast world of certifications related to the inspection industry. With discussion on what certifications are required for specific roles and what it takes to obtain specific certifications this may be the most informative episode yet. The boys even provide some opinions on which of these certs are the most employable. Get your notepads ready and enjoy. | |||
| "Manways closed" Final wrap up of The Turnaround Series- Special Guest Matt | 31 août 2020 | 01:12:14 | |
With more than enough coverage of turn-around material, the boys wrap their turnaround series with the long awaited arrival of special guest Matt. | |||
| "Inspect Report Repeat" Mid TA Podcast with Scott and Frank | 31 août 2020 | 01:02:33 | |
As the boys are neck-deep turnaround they take a night after work to reflect on a few key things they have encountered so far. | |||
| “Getting into it” Continued TA conversation with guest Ryan | 17 août 2020 | 01:00:54 | |
As the boys continue the "The waiting Game" conversation with guest Ryan a few more key contacts come to mind, they talk about knowing your equipment, touch a bit on inspection and possible repair of ASME VIII Div 2 vessels. They give shout out to the brave souls who prep and clean equipment prior to inspection and talk a little bit about inspection reporting structure, touch on reviewing equipment history and some general turnaround banter | |||
| “The waiting Game” back into TA with special guest Ryan | 03 août 2020 | 01:04:09 | |
With the piping series wrapped up the boys couldn't resist but to jump right back into what they know best and right back at it where they last left off in Ep.1. | |||
| Piping life Cycle "Inspection Program Set-up, monitoring and Repair"- Part 3 | 20 juil. 2020 | 01:19:27 | |
In part 3 of their piping mini series Frank goes crossed-eyed during his attempt at an intro, and mixes up his process flow diagrams with piping and instrument diagrams. They also touch on how to create your circuit drawings and the importance of keeping them updated. Our website is finally up! Check us out at | |||
| Piping life Cycle "Installation and starting your Inspection Program"- Part 2 | 06 juil. 2020 | 01:11:19 | |
In this episode Scott nearly faints trying a new opener, and the boys continue on with their piping life-cycle series. | |||
| Piping life Cycle "Registration and Fabrication" Part 1 | 22 juin 2020 | 01:11:58 | |
After getting all excited about starting the podcast the hosts (Frank and Scott) try and take a step back and get into some basics. | |||
| Jumping right in- Turn-around Planning with Frank and Scott | 09 juin 2020 | 01:03:21 | |
You can tell they have no idea what they are doing. Scott and Frank start the episode with a quick introduction, with some general discussion on turn-around planning from an inspection view-point. | |||