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QA & QC Services
Production capacity and facilities are likely to be inefficient at certain points in time. In certain cases, this might be a result of the present process parameters, equipment, and fixture set-up, or even the selection of the current process itself.
If you’re looking for ways to enhance quality and production, Southern Services can assist you.
Certified Welding Inspectors
Southern Services has built an outstanding reputation for employing highly qualified, professional welding inspectors that prioritize customer service.
Due to our extensive expertise with numerous AWS codes, our precision, and our rigorous adherence to recognized and licensed quality assurance procedures, you can be certain that you will receive accurate weld inspection reports that will emphasize not only outstanding technique, but also comprehensive data in the event of unsatisfactory welds.
Vendor Surveillance and Auditing
- Vendor Qualification
- Technical Auditing
- Process Verification
- Technical Document Review
- Consulting
API Inspection Services
API 510 pressure vessel inspections—
API 570 Piping Inspection
SS inspectors are API 570 certified with extensive field experience. This API code specifies methods for inspecting, repairing, altering, and rerating metallic pipe systems in service. It specifies rules and guidance to assist owners/users of pipe systems in maintaining the safety and mechanical integrity of systems once they are installed. This may be utilized in any pipe system where it is feasible.
API 653
Strictly adhering to API 650 and API 653, SS delivers the highest quality inspection and verification services necessary for safe and continuous storage tank operation. Spherical or floating tanks, as well as cryogenic and unique variants, may be examined and certified to full international standards by API or other reputable certification authorities.
Inspection Services
QA & QC Services
Production capacity and facilities are likely to be inefficient at certain points in time. In certain cases, this might be a result of the present process parameters, equipment, and fixture set-up, or even the selection of the current process itself.
If you’re looking for ways to enhance quality and production, Southern Services can assist you.
Certified Welding Inspectors
Southern Services has built an outstanding reputation for employing highly qualified, professional welding inspectors that prioritize customer service.
Due to our extensive expertise with numerous AWS codes, our precision, and our rigorous adherence to recognized and licensed quality assurance procedures, you can be certain that you will receive accurate weld inspection reports that will emphasize not only outstanding technique, but also comprehensive data in the event of unsatisfactory welds.
Vendor Surveillance and Auditing
- Vendor Qualification
- Technical Auditing
- Process Verification
- Technical Document Review
- Consulting
API Inspection Services
API 510 pressure vessel inspections—
API 570 Piping Inspection
SS inspectors are API 570 certified with extensive field experience. This API code specifies methods for inspecting, repairing, altering, and rerating metallic pipe systems in service. It specifies rules and guidance to assist owners/users of pipe systems in maintaining the safety and mechanical integrity of systems once they are installed. This may be utilized in any pipe system where it is feasible.
API 653
Strictly adhering to API 650 and API 653, SS delivers the highest quality inspection and verification services necessary for safe and continuous storage tank operation. Spherical or floating tanks, as well as cryogenic and unique variants, may be examined and certified to full international standards by API or other reputable certification authorities.
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NDT Inspection Services
Visual Testing (VT), is the most fundamental and oldest form of non-destructive testing. It is the technique of visually inspecting a piece of equipment for defects using just the eyesight.
Visual testing may be performed to check both the internal and external surfaces of a range of different kinds of equipment, including storage tanks, pressure vessels, pipes, and other forms of equipment.
Radiographic Testing (RT) (X-Ray Testing) is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method which uses either x-rays or gamma rays to examine the entire volume of the asset to identify any flaws or defects. In Radiography Testing the test-part is placed between the radiation source and film (or detector).
Radiographic Testing is an extremely popular inspection technique, thanks to its versatility in detecting a wide range of defects on multiple materials, and its ability to produce a permanent record of each inspection.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is utilized for the detection and location of discontinuities, material composition analysis, and wall thickness measurements.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) is a method for determining the extent of corrosion and erosion on the walls of piping, vessel, storage tank, and other assets. We offer UTT spot inspections, and long-term, remote wall thickness monitoring for pipes and vessels in high-temperature and hard-to-access locations.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), technicians magnetize a ferromagnetic material and apply finely-milled iron particles coated with a dye pigment to the magnetized area. The particles indicate discontinuities in the material by clustering directly over it, which can be visually detected under proper lighting conditions.
Southern Services Inc. offers dry powder and wet fluorescent MT inspection services, depending on the application.
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) or dye penetrant testing – is based on the properties of surface wetting and capillary action, which causes a liquid to rise when confined to a small opening. After applying the penetrant and wiping away the excess and applying a developer, the penetrant that rises to the surface can indicate surface-breaking anomalies.
PT inspection services are widely applicable to identify discontinuities in a variety of assets given its ease of use and minimal equipment requirements.
Positive material identification is a quick, non-destructive procedure that may be used on a broad range of components and assets. It delivers a semi-quantitative compositional analysis. It is utilized for both the verification and identification of materials.
Computed radiography (CR) is used to analyze corrosion/erosion losses in process pipes, pressure vessels, and valves on an internal or exterior basis. It allows for the estimation of residual thickness and wall losses.
Computerized pictures facilitate data exchange, resulting in considerable increases in radiographic inspection productivity and speedier problem diagnosis.
Computed radiography (CR) stores radiographic examination data on phosphor-imaging plates rather than film. Although the CR imaging plates are exposed in the same manner as conventional radiography plates, the pictures are laser scanned from the plates into a computer system. The photos may then be analyzed, modified, printed, and stored for future study using advanced software. The residual wall thickness may then be estimated for use in interpreting ASME code welds and evaluating wall loss.
Eddy current testing is a non-destructive testing method used for detecting flaws in conductive materials that utilizes the electromagnetic principle.
A specifically constructed coil activated with alternating current is positioned near the test surface, providing a changing magnetic field that interacts with the test component and generates eddy currents in the area.
Variations in the electrical conductivity, magnetic permeability, or the existence of discontinuities will result in a change in the eddy current and a corresponding change in the phase and amplitude of the measured current. The changes are seen on a screen and evaluated to detect faults.
NDT Inspection Services
Visual Testing
Visual Testing (VT), is the most fundamental and oldest form of non-destructive testing. It is the technique of visually inspecting a piece of equipment for defects using just the eyesight.
Visual testing may be performed to check both the internal and external surfaces of a range of different kinds of equipment, including storage tanks, pressure vessels, pipes, and other forms of equipment.
Radiographic Testing
Radiographic Testing (RT) (X-Ray Testing) is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method which uses either x-rays or gamma rays to examine the entire volume of the asset to identify any flaws or defects. In Radiography Testing the test-part is placed between the radiation source and film (or detector).
Radiographic Testing is an extremely popular inspection technique, thanks to its versatility in detecting a wide range of defects on multiple materials, and its ability to produce a permanent record of each inspection.
Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is utilized for the detection and location of discontinuities, material composition analysis, and wall thickness measurements.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) is a method for determining the extent of corrosion and erosion on the walls of piping, vessel, storage tank, and other assets. We offer UTT spot inspections, and long-term, remote wall thickness monitoring for pipes and vessels in high-temperature and hard-to-access locations.
Magnetic Particle Testing
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), technicians magnetize a ferromagnetic material and apply finely-milled iron particles coated with a dye pigment to the magnetized area. The particles indicate discontinuities in the material by clustering directly over it, which can be visually detected under proper lighting conditions.
Southern Services Inc. offers dry powder and wet fluorescent MT inspection services, depending on the application.
Liquid Penetrant Testing
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) or dye penetrant testing – is based on the properties of surface wetting and capillary action, which causes a liquid to rise when confined to a small opening. After applying the penetrant and wiping away the excess and applying a developer, the penetrant that rises to the surface can indicate surface-breaking anomalies.
PT inspection services are widely applicable to identify discontinuities in a variety of assets given its ease of use and minimal equipment requirements.
Positive Material Identification
Positive material identification is a quick, non-destructive procedure that may be used on a broad range of components and assets. It delivers a semi-quantitative compositional analysis. It is utilized for both the verification and identification of materials.
Computed Radiography Testing
Computed radiography (CR) is used to analyze corrosion/erosion losses in process pipes, pressure vessels, and valves on an internal or exterior basis. It allows for the estimation of residual thickness and wall losses.
Computerized pictures facilitate data exchange, resulting in considerable increases in radiographic inspection productivity and speedier problem diagnosis.
Computed radiography (CR) stores radiographic examination data on phosphor-imaging plates rather than film. Although the CR imaging plates are exposed in the same manner as conventional radiography plates, the pictures are laser scanned from the plates into a computer system. The photos may then be analyzed, modified, printed, and stored for future study using advanced software. The residual wall thickness may then be estimated for use in interpreting ASME code welds and evaluating wall loss.
Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing is a non-destructive testing method used for detecting flaws in conductive materials that utilizes the electromagnetic principle.
A specifically constructed coil activated with alternating current is positioned near the test surface, providing a changing magnetic field that interacts with the test component and generates eddy currents in the area.
Variations in the electrical conductivity, magnetic permeability, or the existence of discontinuities will result in a change in the eddy current and a corresponding change in the phase and amplitude of the measured current. The changes are seen on a screen and evaluated to detect faults.
Visual Testing
Visual Testing (VT), is the most fundamental and oldest form of non-destructive testing. It is the technique of visually inspecting a piece of equipment for defects using just the eyesight.
Visual testing may be performed to check both the internal and external surfaces of a range of different kinds of equipment, including storage tanks, pressure vessels, pipes, and other forms of equipment.
Radiographic Testing
Radiographic Testing (RT) (X-Ray Testing) is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method which uses either x-rays or gamma rays to examine the entire volume of the asset to identify any flaws or defects. In Radiography Testing the test-part is placed between the radiation source and film (or detector).
Radiographic Testing is an extremely popular inspection technique, thanks to its versatility in detecting a wide range of defects on multiple materials, and its ability to produce a permanent record of each inspection.
Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is utilized for the detection and location of discontinuities, material composition analysis, and wall thickness measurements.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) is a method for determining the extent of corrosion and erosion on the walls of piping, vessel, storage tank, and other assets. We offer UTT spot inspections, and long-term, remote wall thickness monitoring for pipes and vessels in high-temperature and hard-to-access locations.
Magnetic particle Testing
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), technicians magnetize a ferromagnetic material and apply finely-milled iron particles coated with a dye pigment to the magnetized area. The particles indicate discontinuities in the material by clustering directly over it, which can be visually detected under proper lighting conditions.
Southern Services Inc. offers dry powder and wet fluorescent MT inspection services, depending on the application.
Liquid Penetrant Testing
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) or dye penetrant testing – is based on the properties of surface wetting and capillary action, which causes a liquid to rise when confined to a small opening. After applying the penetrant and wiping away the excess and applying a developer, the penetrant that rises to the surface can indicate surface-breaking anomalies.
PT inspection services are widely applicable to identify discontinuities in a variety of assets given its ease of use and minimal equipment requirements.
Positive Material Identification
Positive material identification is a quick, non-destructive procedure that may be used on a broad range of components and assets. It delivers a semi-quantitative compositional analysis. It is utilized for both the verification and identification of materials.
Computed Radiography Testing
Computed radiography (CR) is used to analyze corrosion/erosion losses in process pipes, pressure vessels, and valves on an internal or exterior basis. It allows for the estimation of residual thickness and wall losses.
Computerized pictures facilitate data exchange, resulting in considerable increases in radiographic inspection productivity and speedier problem diagnosis.
Computed radiography (CR) stores radiographic examination data on phosphor-imaging plates rather than film. Although the CR imaging plates are exposed in the same manner as conventional radiography plates, the pictures are laser scanned from the plates into a computer system. The photos may then be analyzed, modified, printed, and stored for future study using advanced software. The residual wall thickness may then be estimated for use in interpreting ASME code welds and evaluating wall loss.
Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing is a non-destructive testing method used for detecting flaws in conductive materials that utilizes the electromagnetic principle.
A specifically constructed coil activated with alternating current is positioned near the test surface, providing a changing magnetic field that interacts with the test component and generates eddy currents in the area.
Variations in the electrical conductivity, magnetic permeability, or the existence of discontinuities will result in a change in the eddy current and a corresponding change in the phase and amplitude of the measured current. The changes are seen on a screen and evaluated to detect faults.