Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Upon Further Inspection
Episode 20 - Year in Review
In the 20th episode, we mark a significant milestone, reflecting on our past guests and their diverse insights. We express gratitude to our guests and their employers for the invaluable conversations that have helped broaden the podcast’s scope, including Andri Orphanides, John Reynolds, Lynne Kaley, Bobby Wright, Clay White, and Alexander Gonzalez. We highlight the importance of networking, communication, and the evolution of industry standards, and we also emphasize our excitement about future episodes, listener engagement, and continuous progress in the industry. We look forward to more enriching conversations in 2026, especially at the upcoming API Inspection & Mechanical Integrity Summit in San Antonio, and we urge our global community of listeners to stay connected and contribute to upcoming topics.
- 00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
- 00:45 Reflecting on the Journey
- 02:11 Acknowledging Guests and Employers
- 03:04 Key Themes and Surprises
- 05:13 Technological Advances and Industry Insights
- 13:34 Looking Ahead to 2026
- 15:22 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
- 16:24 Credits and Legal Disclaimer
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Episode Acronyms & Abbreviations
- AI – Artificial Intelligence
- API – American Petroleum Institute
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- IT – Information Technology
- MI – Mechanical Integrity
- NDE – Nondestructive Examination
- RBI – Risk-Based Inspection
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