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Thought, Information & Innovation A quarterly newsletter on technical updates & news about SGS Pakistan
February 2022 | SGS I&E Updates Newsletter
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a. SGS receives license from PEC for CPD (Continuous Professional Development) b. SGS brings “Drops” (Drop Object Prevention Scheme, UK) to Pakistan c. SGS Pakistan announces membership in IADC d. SGS Pakistan introduces Third Party Inspection in Singapore, under SRO-604 e. SGS Pakistan launches E-Learning Solution! f. Addition to our team of Experts g. This article First in Asia – 12 Members certified in pallet racking safety with SEMA 02 INSIGHT ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS a. EDGE & Green Building Consultancy- Yes, Every Building Can Be Green b. MiRAS- SaveYour Assets from Microbial Attacks c. 3D laser scanning for tank calibration first in Pakistan d. Detect Damages in Difficult to Access Locations through SRUT e. EMAT - Non-Contact UTTechnique – ATechnique Of Choice For Many Applications f. First in Asia – 12 Members certified in pallet racking safety with SEMA
a. SGS at technical conference on “Corrosion and Protection of Assets 2021” b. SGS attends Hydropower Conference 2021
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Message by Muhammad Aqeel
a. SGS Pakistan wins the Virgin Pulse Challenge b. Cycling for a cause – Commemoration of World Polio Day
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Good Day! I wish you all a happy new year! And hope this newsletter finds you in good health.
addition to serving our industry effectively. This newsletter has an objective of sharing knowledge with our industrial stakeholders which maybe decisive for their organization. With this newsletter, I look forward to promoting a culture of knowledge and to showcase our cradle to grave approach in solving things.We want to give you a chance to contribute for our newsletter for an enhanced bond amongst the
industrial fraternity for the greater good. We hope that this newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with our valued clients.
Hope you have a good read!
As part of SGS Pakistan from our business division of Industrial &
Muhammad Aqeel Business Manager – Industries and Environment Services
Environment, we are humbled to share about our continuous enhancements in our services, manpower and equipment that are critical in these evolving time and are a result of the efforts of my team in
a. Two Days of Sustainable Energy & Environment b. Selecting Best Supply Source c. Every Building Can Be Green” on September 7th by Global Experts SGS- Sintali d. Webinar on “Environmental Impact Assessment Process & Protocols” e. “Monitoring, Calibration &Testing in Fuel Retail Industry” – A webinar dedicated to the fuel retail industry 07 CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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Message by Abdul Razzaq Lakhani
a. A case study on “Corrosion and Inspection Management Consultancy for Refinery in Dunq Quat in Vietnam” b. Pulse Eddy Current Testing- Identify Threats and Address Issues of Insulation Damage Before They Become CUI c. Get to Know the Dielectric Strength of Cables by the VLF d. Industrial energy auditing for increased sustainability
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family happy, healthy, and managing life to the best of your ability. As you all are aware that SGS Pakistan was established in 1952 and was one of the first Swiss companies to be set up in a newly born country. Today, SGS Pakistan has evolved into a dynamic team of specialists in the related disciplines of quality verification, supported by state-of- the- art testing laboratories and advanced technology.
With the evolving times and various advancements, I am particularly glad to share that in SGS we have a culture to embrace innovation and to adapt new technologies to continuously bring improvement in the way we do business. Every day we deal with ample information related to global advancement and innovation and from a while I have been contemplating to give our thoughts and information a proper shape to keep our clients abreast of what’s going on in SGS, primarily to stay in tune and touch with our valued clients.
With this newsletter, I look forward to promoting our objective of knowledge sharing and most importantly to stay in touch with our valued clients.
a. SGS Global I&E News Section b. Reader;s Feedback
Hope you have a good read!
Abdul Razzaq Lakhani- Managing Director SGS Pakistan
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Announcements
SGS receives license from PEC for CPD (continuous professional development) SGS Pakistan received the license from PEC as Professional Engineering Body to work under “PEC Professional Development of Engineers Byelaws-2008”, to carry out Continuing Professional Development activities to the Registered Engineers (Res) and Professional Engineers (PEs). The license was issued in the month of June this year and is good news for all the technical personnel, who want to pursue with the CPD activities and trainings with SGS Pakistan.
SGS brings “DROPS” (Drop Object Prevention Scheme, UK) to Pakistan SGS Pakistan has recently acquired DROPS (DROP OBJECT PREVENTION SCHEME, UK) Certification for Survey on Land Drilling Rigs, considering the substantial potential and need of the upstream market to prevent hazards associated with falling objects. DROPS is an industry-wide initiative focused on preventing dropped objects, with the goal of delivering a second nature dropped objects prevention strategy across the industry. Within the oil and gas sector, everyone knows the potential cost of a dropped object as It’s not just about equipment damage and lost production. It’s about life!
SGS Pakistan introduces third party inspection in Singapore under SRO-604 Good news for all those who are dealing with solar related equipment in the country, as SGS Pakistan has opened a new region for pre-shipment inspections under SRO-604, which is Singapore. This is an addition to the already existing services in China and Dubai. SRO-604 is a mandatory requirement to import solar equipment in Pakistan, therefore SGS Pakistan has started this service as part of regional expansion to fulfil clients’ inspection needs. As Singapore is a hub of electronics, this comes as good news for the importers who intend to import from the country.
SGS Pakistan announces membership in IADC
SGS Pakistan introduces e-learning solution! TRANSFORMING TRAINING THROUGH DIGITAL LEARNING
SGS Pakistan is glad to announce that it is now a member of the IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) FTY 2021 & 2022. This membership was officially granted in the month of October this year. The primary objective for this membership is to improve industry health, safety, and environmental practices based on international standards. The scheme focuses on advance drilling and completion technology, responsible standards, practices, legislation, and regulations that provide for safe, efficient, and environmentally sound drilling operations worldwide.
As online learning becomes a norm during covid and post covid times and the e-learning platforms have been witnessing an exponential growth by the education and corporate sectors because of the ease of accessing the content on few clicks from anywhere. Seeing the learning trends change and the need for improvement in competency and skills of the technical manpower in the industry, SGS Pakistan has introduced numerous training courses available online which are tailored to the needs of companies and contractors with the aim to enhance competence level of the registrants. E-learning courses are specially designed to cater to the enhancement of technical knowledge for the personnel from anywhere around the country and the globe with just a click. Through these courses the registrant is able to attend the courses at the ease of their flexible timings with the recorded courses that would be available to them and a certificate of participation that would be awarded at the completion of the course.
For course details and enrollment please visit: https://learning.sgs.com/
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Insight on new developments
Addition to our team of experts We are glad to announce addition to our team of experts Mr. Amer Mehmood who is an expert in energy and sustainability. He has a decade of experience in developing and leading projects of industrial energy management programs, optimization of low Carbon pathways to accelerate decarbonization and energy performance enhancement of industrial and commercial facilities. Amer has been a consultant for the C-Level Executives in implementing practical energy saving and sustainability solutions with Measurement and Verification (M&V) of avoided energy consumption and assisting clients in implementing energy analytics solutions and achieving green building certifications for a transition to net-zero. He did his MSc in Energy Technologies from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany and a Masters in Fluid Mechanics and Energetics from Grenoble Institute of Technology, France. He has trainings of interdisciplinary approaches, business, and economic aspects towards modern energy through InnoEnergy fellowship by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). He graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. He has previously worked as a researcher at ADNOC Research and Innovation Center of The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi on project related to energy performance enhancement of oil and gas facilities. He has authored technical reports, published papers, and presented results of projects to management. A certified Energy Auditor (CEA®) by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), USA and a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP®) by Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO), USA. Also, a Certified ISO 50001 Energy Management System Auditor by IRCA, UK. He is passionate in driving the Sustainable Development Goals and in assisting organizations in optimizing buildings and operations to stay ahead of rising utility and operational costs, thus enabling them to improve bottom line, reduce Carbon footprints, and gain a sustainable business competitiveness.
EDGE & Green Building Consultancy- yes, every building can be green As the whole world is seeking to follow the green practices and abiding by the green policies. The concept of Green building is now very much known to people worldwide and to Pakistan. Green building is a part of sustainable asset which refers to a structure that is environmentally responsible ensuring resource efficient, while, reducing negative impacts on the human health and environment through-out the building lifecycle. Green building certification is a concise framework for identifying & implementing practical & measurable green building design, construction, operation and maintenance strategies and solution. In addition to green building, EDGE (“Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies”) is yet another innovation in sustainable solution initiated by IFC (member ofWorld Bank Group) which provides market leaders with the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by differentiating their products and adding value to the lives of their customers.
First in Asia – 12 Members certified in pallet racking safety with SEMA Keeping in mind the greater interest of the storage industry by sharing best practice and improving industry standards, In March this year, 12 members from our lifting inspection services undergone training on pallet racking safety and became the first few members in Asia to be certified as SARI (SEMA approved racking inspector). SARI is one of the variety of accreditations offered by SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association). A SARI is considered a ‘Competent Person’ to inspect your storage racks and this accreditation is recognized by the HSE. This is very important because by using a SARI it demonstrates that you have exercised ‘due diligence’ in the selection of your racking inspector. It therefore ensures statutory compliance & is likely to be a requirement for insurance purposes.
The certification mainly focuses on the real estate / construction industries; however, each and every structure / building can be targeted.
Through EDGE, any company can show their commitment on sustainable strategy by reducing energy and water consumption, contributing to reduction in GHG emissions and improving heath and well-being of the employees. This helps enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity, conserve natural resources, reduce solid waste, and ensure energy management. After observing it’s tremendous success worldwide, we highly encourage Pakistan’s market to go towards green solutions and to achieve this objective we at SGS Pakistan decided to launch webinars on Green Building – LEED Certification and EDGE Certification in the recent past months which were quiet a success as around 350 plus people showed up in both the webinars together. It was an edifying experience for the audience as they were keen to learn about the subject.
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Sintali and SGS collaborate to act as an EDGE global certification provider. Operating as a one-stop shop for EDGE certification and audit services, Sintali- SGS deliver the highest quality service for clients around the world with the support of local / regional auditors in over 160 countries. We work with client to certify entire portfolio of buildings, as well as an individual building. SINTALI AND SGS COLLABORATE TO ACT AS AN EDGE GLOBAL CERTIFICATION PROVIDER. Collaboration of SGS with Sintali
Industrial energy auditing for increased sustainability Energy transition and decarbonatization of industrial processes is the talk of the town and is rapidly being practiced due to climate change. There are options available for industries to choose and prioritize for an effective energy transition. Solar PV, solar thermal, and biomass feedstock are some supply side options to decarbonize the industrial processes. Demand side measures to reduce emissions and utility energy costs include setting and achieving targets by mapping facility’s energy consumption, implementing energy conservation and energy efficiency projects, and by updating the factory’s energy monitoring, targeting, and reporting system. An integrated approach for demand side energy management should be done by providing consultation, energy auditing, capacity building, implementation support for energy projects and monitoring of impacts. Objectives of comprehensive energy audits are to identify and prioritize the energy conservation, energy efficiency and demand management opportunities to meet the company’s sustainability and business competitiveness. Completing an energy audit gives a better picture of energy consumption and identifies opportunities for improvement, often delivering immediate cost savings. Energy audit project includes the technical energy review, on-site inspection & performance assessment of all systems and subsystems followed by a report. All subsystems including electrical systems, electric motors, pumping system, compressed air system, HVAC&R, lighting system, gen sets, cooling tower, boiler, steam network, and process heating system are thoroughly inspected and tested with portable tools. Energy audit report lists the energy saving measures, including required CAPEX, and associated paybacks. Findings are presented in an interactive setup with all stakeholders. Findings of energy audit report helps us to design a customized energy management program for the company to implement the projects of energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy analytics system, optimization of systems and subsystems, and measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings resulting from capital intensive projects. We help clients in project design and development, project management, M&V of energy savings and training and capacity building of staff to successfully implement the customized energy management program.
About the Services Our service offer for new building certification includes a preliminary design certificate as well as final certification of any of the building typologies that are available within EDGE. EDGE offers a simple and intuitive interface supporting data such as climatic conditions, use patterns, technologies, and typical practices in over 140 countries. With few inputs, EDGE can assess the economic and environmental impact of building designs and calculate the energy and water efficiency of the base case (if built in line with standard/typical practice). EDGE can then be used to calculate the incremental and operational costs, in terms of energy and water efficiency, relating to any planned design improvements. Our clients use EDGE certificates to market their sustainability efforts, attract tenants, sell housing units or simply to add the estimated savings and carbon emission reductions into their annual sustainability reporting. Through our EDGE Expert partnerships, we bring consultants to the table to help our clients make their buildings even more sustainable.
Thus, we facilitate in conducting the comprehensive energy audit of industries and implementation of resulting energy savings measures to unlock energy and costs savings.
Amer Mehmood | Deputy Manager, Energy & Sustainability- SGS Pakistan
MiRAS - Microbial Risk Assessment Services - Save Your Assets from Microbial Attacks
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TOOLS IN MICROBIALLY INFLUENCED CORROSION (MIC) FAILURE DIAGNOSIS
In a typical oil and gas environment microbes are found to be causing damages and the true cause of the damage is difficult to assess, some studies indicate that up to 20% of all internal pipeline failures can be attributed to microbial influenced corrosion. The total cost related to MIC (Microbial Induced Corrosion) is estimated to be 2 billion USD per year in the United States alone (Lee 1990). In addition, there are CAPEX cost to protect facilities from microbial attack and OPEX cost for chemicals, cleanup operations, and more stringent safety measures. Also, the reputational damage done when accidents do happen can be detrimental. SGS offers several microbial analysis techniques that are deployed globally. Typically, we deploy a combination of the following Microbial Monitoring techniques: • ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) allows for onsite enumeration of all active microbes. • MPN (Most Probable Number or serial dilution technique) SGS offer a variety of growth media to quantify specific microbial groups in varied salinity and pH levels. • QPCR (quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a DNA based technology to enumerate specific microbial groups and SGS offers a variety of assays (microbial target groups) both on-site and off-site. • NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) is a very powerful technology that allows for the identification of all microbes present in a sample. We offer techniques that can be deployed on-site and off-site on both fluids and solids. Some technologies focus on instant quantification of microbes, while the others provide specific details based on DNA analysis. Applicability of this monitoring technique is done where mostly microbes are found in a typical oil and gas environment including oil reservoirs, (geothermal) wells and topside facilities.
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SRUT Principle Short range ultrasonic testing (SRUT) is an application of guided ultrasonic sound waves using special types of probes. When the guided waves hit the discontinuities, the mode converted sound is reflected and received by the transducer.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SRUT?
• Tank Inline inspection is possible for annular plates (up to 0.7 meter to 1 meter) while the product is still in tank and inspection will be perform from outside on projection plate. • The support structures surrounding the area of interest need not be removed. • Only one side access is needed. • SRUT is useful for detection of discontinuities related to loss of wall thickness such as corrosion, pitting, erosion, etc. • The tolerance for dimensions of a defect is usually within 0.040” for both length and width. • Multiple scans can be stitched together to show a complete image of the inspection zone. • SRUT can be used on a wall thickness ranging from 6 mm to 25 mm.
3D laser scanning for tank calibration first in Pakistan SGS Pakistan becomes first inspection company in pakistan to offer 3D laser scanning for tank calibration, with applications in the oil & gas and industrial manufacturing industries. The storage tank calibration is the process by which the exact volume of your tank is calculated in line with specified measurement standards. This process is key to obtaining accurate measurements of custody transfer quantity and keeping good contractual relationships with your clients and governing bodies. With 3DTank Calibration, which is a new concept introduced by SGS, companies can improve productivity & safety while producing unparalleled results! 3D Laser scanning, which is a remarkable technology for tank calibration measures and verifies quantities and volume in petroleum, fuel and chemical storage tanks.
Identify threats and address issues of insulation damage before they become CUI Corrosion under insulation detection through Advance Pulse Eddy Current Testing (PECT) technique In any industry that makes use of metal structures such as petrochemical, oil and gas, shipping and civil engineering, the detection of corrosion under layers of bricks, coating and insulation is not possible without removing insulation/layer. PECT is making this possible to detect corrosion in these conditions without removing the insulation. We understand that CUI is a huge problem for industry. It decreases productivity, endangers the environment, and puts workers at risk. It has even resulted in loss of life. Damage from CUI costs businesses around the world billions of dollars every year. Corrosion is a key safety and profitability consideration in an environment that makes use of steel structures, as the failure to identify and act on any form of corrosion can have serious consequences. WHY IS IT POPULAR? IS THE TECHNIQUE WORTHY ENOUGH?
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SGS’s 3D scanning services save clients time and money. Equally effective indoors and out, laser measurements are easier and quicker to collect, they also remove the need to fill tanks, pipes and similar spaces with liquids or gases. Data is collated direct from the scanning equipment ensuring accuracy, and significantly reducing the risk of measurement errors. In addition, the safety of inspectors is improved as there is less need for working at height and fewer inspectors are required on-site.
Solution for tank inline, pipe under support and difficult to access location with SRUT Technique Good news for the industry stakeholders as SGS Pakistan is glad to announce Short Range Ultrasonic Testing (SRUT) first time in Pakistan, a solution which is used for In-Line Inspection for corrosion detection in tanks, pipes under support, vessels and any other inaccessible or difficult locations.
As this technology does not require the removal of insulation or coatings to test the area, we discuss some of the benefits of the Pulse Eddy current technique that include but not limited to the following: • Fast results (no time wasted creating a clean and dry test environment) • Saves costs (no resources required to clean a coated area in order to test for corrosion beneath) • Reliable • Safe (no surface reparation is required, so it is particularly advantageous where surface grinding may be dangerous if the pipe or tank carries hazardous products) • Ease of use • Easy retrieval of data for comparison and evaluation
The technique is popular because of it’s unique characteristics, pulsed eddy current is a fast, reliable and cost-effective non-destructive testing solution for detecting flaws and corrosion, especially in situations that are hard to access and where dirt, corrosion, water, concrete, coatings or even natural marine growth make it difficult to reach the surface area. It’s versatile and easy to operate and can play a crucial role in the inspection strategy of a huge variety of operations across many different industries.
SHORT RANGE ULTRASONIC TESTING (SRUT) WILL EQUIP YOU TO DETECT:
WHERE THIS TECHNIQUE CAN BE APPLIED?
• Corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS) • Pipeline inspection for soil to air and soil to concrete interface • Tanks Annular plate inspection from outside of the tanks while the product is inside. • Vessel inspection for areas which is difficult to access.
• Fireproofed installations such as tank supports • Port structures
• Jetties • Bridges • Ships and boats • Buried piping
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EMAT - Non-Contact UT Technique – a technique of choice for many applications A non-contact technique, EMAT with a range of diverse advantages that make it a choice of for many applications, including dry inspection capabilities, an imperviousness to surface conditions, and unique wave modes such as shear waves with horizontal polarization (SH waves). Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) is an Ultrasonic Testing (UT) technique that generates sound in the component being inspected rather than the transducer. Because the sound is generated in the part inspected instead of the transducer, as it is completely a non-contact technique, it gives a significant advantages over more conventional piezoelectric transducers; although it also has some weaknesses, which can limit its applications. This technique is capable of generating all wave modes used in ultrasonic testing, including some modes that are very difficult or impractical with conventional transducers. They are used in a wide variety of applications in the O&G and chemical processing industries such as:
INSPECTION OF TUBULARS
IN-SERVICE PIPING
One of the the most common uses of EMAT inspection in the field is the inspection of tubes. Tubes are tested by generating and propagating ultrasonic Lamb waves circumferentially in the tubular. A Lamb wave is a class of plate waves which means that the entire volume of the pipe is filled with ultrasonic energy.
One of the most common uses of a field EMAT inspection device is for volumetric inspection of in-service piping. This technique can be used to examine equipment such as large diameter header piping at high temperature, transmission lines for hazardous wastes, and natural gas distribution lines.
INSPECTION OF VESSELS
REMAINING WALL THICKNESS AT PIPE SUPPORTS
EMAT is proving to be an efficient means of completely inspecting relatively large surface areas of material. The procedure, which has been developed to examine vessels and plates, involves mounting a transmit and a receive EMAT sensor in a fixture, allowing 1 to 2 feet separation. Bulk ultrasonic waves are then generated and transmitted through the material, effecting a volumetric test as the fixture moves across the surface.
A particular application of employing EMATs on tubulars is for the specific determination of pipe wall thickness at the point of contact with a pipe support. Pipes often suffer localized OD corrosion at the support and a determination of remaining wall thickness is extremely difficult using standard techniques. Our recent work has improved on known analysis techniques.
Get to know the dielectric strength of cables by the VLF Very low frequency (VLF) diagnostic testing is the application of an AC sinusoidal waveform, generally applied at 0.1 Hz or lower, to assess the quality of electrical insulation in high capacitive loads, such as cables. A major advantage of VLF is that when comparing the voltage application at power frequency at 50 Hz, there is a 600x lower power and current requirement when testing the same cable at the same voltage level Examine the Dielectric Strength of cables To Sustain its Quality”
RECENT SUCCESS
BENEFITS
WHY VLF?
SGS Pakistan has recently performed testing of VLF at FFC andWind Power Jamphir. SGS not only just tested the dielectric strength but also ensure the quality of their utilities cable and through this testing prevent them from any breakdown due to insulation damage.
• Able to monitor the withstand test. • Able to schedule repair/replacement. • Able to abort the test
VLF test sets are used to field test high capacitance loads like cables and motors/ generators. The lower the frequency of an AC source, the lower the current and power required to apply a voltage to a capacitive load like a cable. At 0.1Hz, it requires 600 times less power to test a cable than at 60 Hz. The HVI VLF instruments permit users to field test long cables and large generators with a portable and affordable test set. A 100 lb VLF instrument can do the job of a multi- ton 60Hz AC test set. Cables should be tested with AC voltage. With the HVI VLF products, it can be done with a practical, economical, and easy to use package.
APPLICATIONS
• Power Cables • Large Rotating Machine
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Technical corner SGS Pakistan as a corrosion and inspection management consultant for refinery in Dunq Quat in Vietnam CASE STUDY :
Events & participations
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CASE IN FOCUS
The API-970 Document was published in December 2017, so it was the first time to implement the methodology of API-970 in any refining unit.
SGS’s corrosion and inspection management consultancy services for Refinery in Dunq Quat, Vietnam, including the development of corrosion control documents for refining units.
SOLUTIONS OFFERED AND MILESTONE ACHIEVED
SERVICE AREA
Asset Integrity Management Services
SGS Pakistan reviewed and analyzed the existing corrosion and inspection management system; gaps were identified and recommendations were given to improve the management system and inspection practices. A methodology of API 970 was being implemented for the first time, so SGS was among the first who implemented the API-970 methodology for developing the corrosion control document for refining units.
INDUSTRY
SGS presents at “Technical Conference on Corrosion and Protection of Assets” (28th October 2021- Ramada Plaza Karachi) As part of our concept of knowledge sharing, SGS Pakistan participated in the One Day Technical Conference on Corrosion and Protection of Assets on 28th October, 2021. Some of the distinguished guest speakers from oil and gas industry were invited, along with SGS Pakistan’s representative. Our representative presented on “Corrosion Control Document (CCD), HIGH PRIORITY APPROACHTO MINIMIZE FAILURES OF FIXED EQUIPMENT”. A CCD is a document or other repository or system that contains the information to understand materials damage susceptibility issues in a specific type of operating process unit at a plant site. Overall, it was a well taken representation of SGS with the technical topic, audiences took keen interest and various questions from the audience were answered by our speaker as well.
Oil & Gas
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A 10 years old refinery, which was already implementing the risk-based inspection program and was following the inspection practices, was facing corrosion damage issues in their refining units. Therefore, seeing the current issues faced by the refinery client initiated a study to enhance their corrosion and inspection management programs with the following objectives. a. To review and to analyze current refinery corrosion & inspection management program and to identify gaps compared with international codes & standards or best engineering practices and to draft recommendations for filling the gaps. b. To develop the corrosion control document based on the API-970 guidelines with details on how each potential damage mechanism is prevented, detected, controlled, monitored, or otherwise managed
EXTRA BENEFIT TO CLIENT
The critical advantageous impact and benefit for the refinery was as follows: Identification of Critical Corrosion Circuits to concentrate on corrosion monitoring and control. Making the RBI system and inspection practices more reliable in predicting Damage Mechanisms and avoiding the failures. Availability of IOWs for refining units, which can be monitored and enforced to manage corrosion.
SGS attends Hydropower Conference 2021 in Islamabad - Hydropower projects – currently high focus projects of Pakistan Our representative participated in the Hydropower Conference 2021 held on 27th October in Islamabad as a delegate. Many remarkable persons from Hydropower and energy sectors have participated in the conference including Mr. Hammad Azhar (Federal Minister of Energy), Mr. Touseef Farooqi (Chairman NEPRA) Mr. Shah Jahan Mirza (MD PPIB and CEO AEDB) and many others.
The conference provided a great platform for networking with the people of hydropower sector and introducing SGS Pakistan services to them.
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Health & wellbeing
SGS Pakistan victors of Virgin Pulse Global Challenge – SGS Pak Runners led the board with 24,071,102 steps! The SGS Virgin Pulse Challenge is an initiative to creates a culture of health and wellbeing within organization by challenging each of our employees to walk at least 7,000 steps every day. This year’s challenge comprised of 100 plus teams with 977 individual team members all over the world from a variety of corporate functions. Together, SGS Pakistan’s team walked more than 24,071,102 steps in a span of about 90 days. The challenge was undertaken by SGS Pak Runners with a tagline “Where Fitness Needs to be Assured”, and as a part of the challenge a variety of activities which included indoor and outdoor activities encompassing; walking, running, cycling, squash, table tennis, badminton, bodybuilding, rollerblading, racing, bowling and climbing! In addition to physical exercise, this year’s challenge included modules on strengthening psychological health and wellbeing. The employees were given practical tips on the app on improving focus, understanding sleep patterns, and improving sleep quality, and coping with stressful situations and to improve diet. Attendees at a module on nutrition received a food calculator, a weekly weight tracker and tailored healthy eating advice. With this challenge employees reported feeling less stressed after taking on the challenge. This not only achieved the goal of the challenge but also striked employees’ goals of stress management, health & overall wellbeing which in turn leads to personal & organizational productivity. It was around 90 days of challenge that was won by SGS Pak Runners Team!We hope to win many more challenges coming ahead! In order to the view a round up of our activities click here!
Cycling for a cause – commemoration ofWorld Polio Day with SGS Pakistan on 24 th October Only two cases of polio in the year 2021 have been reported and this counts to be the lowest ever, Pakistan is the country among the two countries where polio remains endemic. As part of supporting the eradication of Polio we celebrated theWorld Polio Day on 24th October with our team of cyclists, that cycled for a cause with the spirit of spreading awareness, a team of cyclists participated in the event to commemorate this international day. The event took place early in the morning where all the cyclists and enthusiasts gathered for the cause from the motor club, the Harley Davidson riders and lady motor cyclists at the cycling track on the seashore of Karachi city. SGS employees along with other enthusiasts cycled their way to the targeted destination and encouraged each other up for the cause. Overall it was a fun day along with the spirit to support such serious causes. We hope to see the wipe out of polio in our country one day!
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Major webinars conducted
Client testimonials
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SGS is one of the most prominent third party inspection agency in Pakistan. I was involved to take services from SGS since more than 2 decades. The team is always keen to learn, develop and explore and introduce new techniques to serve the national & international organization with their expertise.
I would appreciate their efforts and say about the SGS;
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“EXCEL, GROW & ACHIEVE THE DREAMS”!!
Name: Abdul Majeed Uqaili Designation: Manager Integrity Company: BYCO Petroleum Pakistan Limited
SGS Global I&E News Section: • SGS Confirmed as a Leader of the Dow Jones Sustainability IndicesWorld and Europe for the Eighth Consecutive Year | SGS • SGS Online Store Launches Easy Buy, Easy Quote and 01 click functions
specialist spoke about the key information and many stakeholders from textile, power and cement industry attended the webinar. E. “MONITORING, CALIBRATION & TESTING IN FUEL RETAIL INDUSTRY” – A WEBINAR DEDICATED TO THE FUEL RETAIL INDUSTRY During the month of September SGS Pakistan’s team conducted webinar specially designed for the oil and marketing companies that encompassed a 360 degree approach for the overall quality assurance of the fuel industry, our global experts conducted this webinar with our audiences from Pakistan and the middle east region.
C. EVERY BUILDING CAN BE GREEN” WITH GLOBAL EXPERTS SGS - SINTALI
A. TWO DAYS OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
A technical awareness session on EDGE Certification was held in the month of September. Our global experts along with our collaboration partner Sintali conducted this webinar. The EGDE certification enables developers and builders to quickly identify the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use, water use and embodied energy in materials, this session was specially targeted for builders & developers, real estate personnel, compliance, project management, energy specialists & HSE team members from all the industries. The webinar witness participation from all the major sectors.
A two day back to back webinar was conducted on Green Building & Energy Efficiency on 7th and 8th April by our subject specialists in Pakistan. The webinar comprised of two sessions – On day 01 our experts discussed at length about LEED Certification and Day 02 was dedicated for topics related to Energy Efficiency. Around 300 plus attendees were there who attended both the sessions with great involvement.
Reader’s Feedback: • We welcome your feedback and suggestions about our newsletter at pkindiv.mkt@sgs.com • SGS Pakistan encourages your contribution to our newsletter by sending in your Technical Articles at pkindiv.mkt@sgs.com
B. SELECTING BEST SUPPLY SOURCE
SGS Pakistan organized technical awareness session on 12 July, aimed to impart information and knowledge to the audience keen to learn about the innovative and advanced solutions on how to select the best supply source. It encompassed objectives such as risk of selecting wrong suppliers, factors that are critical in selecting and evaluating suppliers. Queries were discussed and overall best practices during selection of vendors were shared.
D. WEBINAR ON “ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS & PROTOCOLS”
The increased focus by the government and global institutions on environmental protection compelled us to conduct a webinar to address the key issues and legal requirements regarding environment process and protocols, our subject
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