At RCSNDE, research and training are fundamental to our success.

Process

At RCS, research and training are fundamental to our success.

We are associated with top industry research organizations and manufacturers allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of credible technology and methodologies.

We start by selecting educated individuals, groom them through formal in-house training with real defect samples and several months of on-the-job fundamental training, third-party qualification, and supply them with the most advanced technology available to do the job. By taking this approach we are able to apply highly educated and disciplined professionals directly to the needs of our customers.

Research

RCS conducts continuous internal and third-party field research in the area of advanced NDE detection and flaw analysis.

The Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), is the preeminent global collaborative research development organization of, by, and for the energy pipeline industry.

PRCI is a community of the world’s leading pipeline companies, vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and other organizations supporting our industry. RCS’s research and involvement with PRCI keeps the industry up-to-date with the latest, most trusted, and credible NDT solutions available to owner operators. It provides a sense of comfort and security to know that “we have your back.”

"I had the pleasure of working with Sean on a few Joint Industry Projects where major owners & operator stakeholders were seeking further understanding on some of the nations most challenging features threatening pipeline integrity today. Sean was incredibly insightful and diligent throughout the process, understanding the scope and expected schedule, and communicating progress throughout all of our projects."

Steven Trevino

Quasset and SPRINT Robotics North America - Robotics for Capital Intensive Infrastructure

"M2M (now Eddyfi Technologies) has been working with RCS or many years. When introducing the TFM technology on portable flaw detectors, RCS was keen on mastering the newly available tools to better their inspection services."

Guillaume Neau

M2M Business Unit Manager @ Eddyfi Technologies

Training

RCS is the first integrity NDE specialist company to be qualified directly by a third-party, API endorsed qualifier on phased array crack sizing for pipeline integrity ILI tool validation and assessment.

We use accredited third-party training academies to train and qualify our staff on Phased Array Ultrasonics (UT) technology, and our conventional and advanced UT procedures have been qualified by an accredited qualifier in a controlled environment.

RCS not only seeks outside professional assistance and credibility training, but we have an in-house state-of-the art training facility that we use for personnel training and technique development. We own approximately 50 pipe anomaly defect samples of various characterizations and categories ranging from external/internal corrosion and mechanical damage to stress corrosion cracking and internal ERW linear defects.

We have the ability to train field technicians and data support personnel on all aspects of the pipeline integrity defect assessment program in a controlled environment.

We select educated individuals, groom them through several months of on-the-job fundamental training, third-party qualification, and supply them with the most advanced technology available to do the job. This, coupled with leading industry research in best practices, establishes a deep understanding of crucial methodology to provide integrity inspections of your valuable assets. We bring highly disciplined, educated professionals to deliver your primary objective: Quality.

AUTC is the Advanced Ultrasonic Training Center developed by RCS as a place to further develop its technical staff in the art of advanced ultrasonic testing for pipeline integrity.

It has since become a center of excellence for research and development of advanced ultrasonic technique and methodology. Approximately 2000 sq. ft. has been developed to house over 100 defects, large and small, custom calibration and confidence reference samples, and a vast inventory of the worldís best state-of-the-art technology. AUTC has fully-automated technologies accompanied by live video monitors, multiple application stations, and a projection room to lecture 20 students. However, AUTC limits its hands-on technical training to 10 students at a time. We supplement our program with individual video-based step-by-step training for special applications, like phased array data analysis, where students may work at their own pace requiring minimal personal tutoring.

We welcome students of all backgrounds but highly encourage that the student come prepared with Level II angle beam knowledge and real world experience.

Procedures

We bring a mentality and culture that is one of absolution: Integrity Delivers Quality

We believe in providing our customers a team of people with a sense of honesty and moral standard. This mindset, utilized effectively and combined with the best NDT technology in the world, will deliver a customer’s expectation of quality every single time. We give our customers a credible and honest inspection so you can sleep well knowing that RCS is standing guard.

Process: Integrity and NDT

Federally mandated integrity management plans (IMP) for all mainline transmission pipelines.
Run smart tools: Smart tools of various designs to capture data for all anomaly types.
Primary: metal loss (MFL tool), dents/mechanical/ovality/expansion (geometry tools), SCC (UCD/UCC ultrasonic tools), mill defects (MFL and ultrasonic tools).
Validate tool and provide anomaly detection and inspection
Characterize and calculate safe working pressure.
Interpret engineering protocol and recommend repair.
Final NDT inspection of repair.
Repeat at selected intervals.

RCS Inspection Process

A seasoned professional pipeline integrity expert receives and reviews data for the project and consults with the assigned project specialist.
A lead Pipeline Integrity NDE Specialist is equipped with the best NDE technology for the project. All team expert resources are available as needed for special applications or circumstances. The Technical Director is frequently involved in any special technology applications.
A team of highly detailed data processing agents download data sent from the field and format into reportable templates for polished deliverables.
A team Compliance Officer is assigned to each project to ensure 100% compliance of NDE testing and data submitted.

Procedure: RCS

Candidate employee selection
Training
Development of advanced technology and methodology
Written procedures and techniques.
Training manual
Step by step inspection plan
Technique sheets
UT Scan plans and advanced NDT procedures
Qualification of procedure and personnel.
Credibility of best practices through third-party research and validation
Internal quality assurance
Technical Oversight Committee

Providing pipeline integrity consulting services to the Oil & Gas Industry in the areas of cracking, seam weld anomalies and dents.

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We recruit high quality retiring Military Veterans, as well as civilians, into our 1-1/2 year fast-track education and training program in order to create fully-trained, certified and experienced NDT professionals with every effort and intent to place graduates with companies that have a need to hire the very best quality, custom molded NDT professionals available on the market today.

COVID-19 Update. NCCER remains committed to supporting the construction industry and workforce development efforts. The organization has taken several steps to make our curriculum and testing available online and provide other resources to instructors and programs who have had to transition to virtual training methods.

Our network is massive. It is a group of over 400 clients, nearly 15,000 contractor companies, 1.5 million workers, and nearly 10,000 Veriforce-certified competency evaluators and safety instructors, all singularly focused on doing their job the right way to ensure a safe, productive work environment.

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