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Earl Crochet

Earl has been working since 1988 and has served on various API committees since 1994: SCAST, API 2350, and others. He has been a Certified API 653 Tank Inspector since 1993. He has a BSME and an MBA from LSU, is a Registered Professional Engineer in 4 States, and holds 4 U. S. Patents..
Publications of Earl Crochet
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equipment inspection

Pros and Cons of Encapsulating a Pipe Section

The encapsulation process welded in pipe; It is the result of wrapping a metal pipe with a diameter (Example 4” Ø) with another metal pipe (6” Ø); using welding for the fixing and sealing of the envelope or capsule according to the procedure and engineering design.

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corrosion and materials

Eiffel Tower: Discover the Grace of the Iron Lady

The Eiffel Tower, also known as The Iron Lady, a wrought-iron marvel that has exceeded its design life of 20 years (it is currently 121 years old), thanks to a rigorous maintenance program based primarily on replacement of corroded parts and the use of a repainting scheme with a frequency of 7 years, as a method of prevention and control of atmospheric corrosion.

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technology and innovation

The Metaverse is a reality

It all started with a novel written by Neil Stephenson called Snow Crash. For Stephenson, the term virtual reality in science fiction was very vain. So he built the acronym Metaverse, “Meta” for beyond and “Verse” for universe.

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health & safety management

Safety tips for working at heights

All activities that are carried out above 1.5 meters from the ground are called work at height. This condition requires special control, since it maintains the potential for the occurrence of incidents, which could have consequences of serious or even extreme injuries,

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