Read the article here: How to Reduce the File Size of Documents and Photographs So They Can Be Emailed Note Because of the complex nature of this article, with many bulleted and numbered lists, cross-references, figures (images), headings and subheadings, and other features, it is provided as a downloadable pdf document. About the Author Roy…
A supplier non-conformance report (NCR) is often a bain (a thing that ruins or spoils) that causes chronic headaches and drains money and time from capital projects in energy and other sectors. But inefficient work processes and a lack of analysis leave a boon (something extremely beneficial, helpful, or useful) of lessons unlearned, which is…
For supplier quality surveillance (SQS), using shared folders and Microsoft (MS) Excel spreadsheets is tried and true (proven in the past to be effective and reliable). However, some information technology (IT) solutions for SQS, like MS SharePoint, are better and truer (more effective and reliable) than using conventional shared folders and MS Excel spreadsheets. INTRODUCTION…
1 Introduction This article summarizes considerations and requirements for welding procedure specification (WPS) reviews. Smart projects review WPSs as described in this article. Suppliers (i.e., constructors, fabricators, manufacturers, or organizations) may be required to use certified (this may also be defined as accepted or registered) WPSs by the code of construction such as ASME BPVC…
Introduction Did you know it is possible to create high-quality Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint presentations with audio and video narration using PowerPoint alone? It is! I recently discovered this and started recording my own videos. This article shares my experience, lessons learned and, hopefully, transfers knowledge. But why bother? Isn’t my existing PowerPoint presentation sufficient? Maybe….
Introduction Reading a glossary for career advancement and enjoyment is becoming increasingly common. Read a glossary to: Confirm understanding of known terminology; For enjoyment and to lighten mood; Improve education; Increase vocabulary; and, Master effective communication. OK, but wait! Read for a glossary pleasure and to lighten mood? Who does this? After all, technical content…
1 Abstract The project’s supplier quality surveillance (SQS) plan was prepared using a conventional criticality rating procedure (Section 2.2). Before and after purchase order (PO) award, these unexpected changes occurred – which made the original SQS plan inadequate: The requisition engineer (RE), who did not participate in the criticality rating review, added a quality verification…
This article introduces and contains a brief overview of the history of hydrogen, describes pros and cons of hydrogen, and discusses factors for bringing hydrogen to the market in Canada and world-wide. It also provides a link to an educational forum you can join to share your thoughts about hydrogen. Introduction Hydrogen is proposed as…
Introduction The Glossary of Common Industry and Project Terminology, a Knowledge Transfer (KT) Project guideline, defines a government job as work performed for one’s own benefit using an employer’s resources (see third bullet, inset). Between 1986 to 1988, I worked for Burmeister & Wain Energi A/S (BWE), a boilermaker in Tønder, Sønderjylland, Denmark. Figures 1 and…
Misunderstanding of third-party inspection is caused by hidden knowledge gaps and not limited to inexperienced personnel. Third-party inspection (inspection) is a strategy used by capital projects in energy and other sectors to ensure suppliers’ equipment and materials are delivered complete, correct, and on-time. This is also referred to as source surveillance, vendor surveillance, or visual…
