OST Services, LLC

Ocean State Technical Services, LLC

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Mechanical / Welding

HRSG Repairs

Engineering Services

PIPE SUPPORT DESIGN

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OST 25 STEP PROGRAM

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RADIOGRAPHIC PROFILING DRAIN LINE FREEZING

RADIOGRAPHIC PROFILING PIPE ELEMENTS

RADIOGRAPHIC PROFILING ATTEMPERATOR ASSEMBLIES

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PIPE SUPPORT TRAINING

PIPE SUPPORT SEMINARS

ABBREVIATED SESSIONS

PIPE SUPPORT QUESTIONNAIRE

WELDER TRAINING

NDT TRAINING

NDT QUESTIONNAIRE

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VISUAL WELD INSPECTION PROGRAM

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Abbreviated Training Sessions

Pipe Supports, Restraints and Snubbers

Following are highlights of the topics and issues that are typically discussed during our short session involving pipe supports, restraints, and snubbers.  The classes generally run from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the areas of interest and the time available.
  • Through-Wall Cracking in Critical Piping Systems due to Poor Pipe Support Performance
  • Troubleshooting Pipe and Pipe Support Problems
  • Power Piping Codes and Considerations Involving the Above
  • Inspection Procedures and Methods
  • Testing Flexible-Type Supports (Constant Support and Variable Spring Hangers)
  • Sizing and Selection Methods for Flexible-Type Supports
  • Safety Considerations Associated with Pipe Support Products, Including Their Care, Maintenance, and Adjustment
  • Design and Performance Characteristics of Various Devices Used to Suspend and Restrain Piping Systems over the Past Seventy Years
  • Failures and Cracking in Welded Hanger Attachments
  • Pipe Clamp Failures, Pipe Disengagement and Distortion
  • How Pipe Support Influence the Reliability of Connected Equipment

 


Ocean State Technical Services  .  55 Chapman Street, Providence RI 02905   
Tel (401) 467-8661  .   Fax (401) 467-8662