Mr. Anderson is Vice President and a Senior Materials Scientist with over 20 years of industrial experience. This includes 10 years of research and development experience in the pulp and paper, arms and explosives industry. For the past ten years, Mr. Anderson has specialized in asset management, mechanical integrity, and risk assessments of refinery and chemical plant equipment and the development of innovative inspection and maintenance programs for a variety of facilities. Mr. Anderson is an accomplished manager who has been at the forefront of the development and implementation of risk based inspection programs, has published many papers on the subject and has been an invited speaker at numerous international conferences. His experience includes the inspection, condition assessment, fitness-for-service and remaining useful life evaluation of refinery and petrochemical equipment. Additional experience includes litigation support, software development, corrosion control, metallurgical failure analysis, materials selection, materials testing and the monitoring and analysis of vessel and piping circuit corrosion data.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Current Projects — Vice President of APTECH’s Petrochemical Office, responsible for the successful growth and management of a dynamic engineering consulting office. Developed and implemented asset management, mechanical integrity and risk based inspection programs for worldwide client base and provided training courses on all continents. Experience includes the management and implementation of these programs in chemical plants, refineries and gas plants. This work is intended to conform to OSHA 1910, Mechanical Integrity guidelines, EPA regulations and the API emerging technology on Risk Based Inspection. Related work has included the development of asset, risk and reliability programs for various facilities as well as the development of specific inspection plans, conforming to ASME and API guidelines, for individual equipment items.
Additional projects include the completion of numerous litigation support projects, failure analyses, training courses and presentations, and fitness for service evaluations.
Corrosion Management — Contract involved the updating and analysis of all UT data on the Plant Corrosion Management System (PCMS). Responsibilities included training technicians, inspectors, and managers in the correct use of the corrosion management system. Procedures were written and programs instituted to ensure the integrity of data acquired by technicians in the field and the analysis of that data.
A further contract at the Mossgas Refinery involved the planning and coordination of piping and vessel corrosion monitoring during a six-week shutdown. This included data gathering and analysis, updating of procedures and isometric drawings, and detailed reporting on piping and vessel integrity.
Piping Corrosion Management — Responsible for the planning and coordination of all piping corrosion monitoring during a three-month shutdown period at the Caltex Refinery. This work utilized the Plant Corrosion Management System (PCMS) to plan and control the shutdown monitoring. Responsibilities included the supervision of NDT technicians and the downloading and analysis of UT data, as well as final reporting to inspectors and management.
Other experience at the Caltex Refinery has included the creep assessment of refinery lines and vessels, corrosion monitoring, metallurgical examination, and failure analysis of refinery equipment.
M.S., Materials Engineering Department, University of Cape Town (1993 to 1995) — Included course work, industrial contract work, tutoring, lecturing, and research. Course work covered materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Industrial work included three months at the Inspection Department of the Caltex Oil Refinery and consulting work for Swartklip Products (pyrotechnics) and University clients.
Chief Project Officer — Responsibilities included the management of projects relating to the physical and chemical processes involved in the pyrotechnic and explosives industry, as well as the handling of dangerous chemicals and explosives. Promotion from Project Officer to Senior Project Officer, to Chief Project Officer and secret security clearance. Project management included the design and purchasing of equipment, customer liaison, staff supervision, and the coordination of experimental work and field trials, and a systems approach to the design and industrialization of new products. Achievements include a Chairmans Award for outstanding development work. A patent is pending for a vehicular screening system developed for the company.
Research Chemist — Responsibilities included laboratory analysis and sampling of all raw materials, chemicals, and finished products associated with the pulp and paper industry, as well as the management of mill trials and pilot plants.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- B.S. (Physics and Chemistry), University of Cape Town (1985)
- Awarded a South African Pulp and Paper (Sappi) Scholarship
- M.S. (Materials Science), University of Cape Town (1995)
- Awarded a Foundation for Research and Development (FRD) Scholarship
- Selected by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) to Work at the Aluminum Company of Egypt
- Awarded a Mintek Postgraduate Bursary and a University Associateship
- Member, NACE International (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
- Member, ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- Member, ASM International (American Society for Metals)
SELECTED REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND INVITED LECTURES
Asset Integrity Management, Invited presentation at the Energy Institute, Houston, Texas (September 2006).
Asset Integrity Management, Invited presentation at Houston RACEMICS Chemical meeting, Houston Texas (June 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Study of 13 Pressure Vessels, APTECH Report AES 06026097-3-1 (March 2006).
Summary Report on Populating of Database and Initial Implementation of MAXIMO Computerized Maintenance Management System at KOTC LPG Operations and Projects Facility, with R. Berner, APTECH Report AES 05095921-3-1 (February 2006).
A Systematic Approach to Finding the Root Cause of Red Cedar Gathering Company’s Waukesha Timing Gear Train Early Failures, with L. Bishop, APTECH Report AES 05085887-3-1 (October 2005).
Metallurgical Evaluation of Safety Valve Nozzle and Disc, APTECH Report AES 05065829-3-1 (August 2005).
Asset Integrity Management, presentation of paper at ASME Maintenance Section, Pasadena Texas (July 2005).
Metallurgical Evaluation of a Failed Impeller from Jet Pump J-4110, APTECH Report AES 05065819-3-1 (July 2005).
Evergreen Procedure and Reevaluation of Risk Based Inspection Study of 105 Vessels, APTECH Report AES 05015643-3-1 (June 2005).
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Tesoro, Mandan Refinery, Deethanizer Unit, with C. Sutherland and H. Tran, APTECH Report AES 04045397-3-1 (January 2005).
Updated RBI Assessment on Selected Vessels, APTECH Report AES 03045043-3-3 (May 2004).
Process Piping Inspection Procedures Saudi European Petrochemical Company (Ibn Zahr), with D. Tracy, APTECH Report AES 02124935-3-1 (April 2004).
Failure Investigation of Aluminum Sheet Used as Insulation Jacket on Refrigeration Systems, APTECH Report AES 03115226-3-1 (February 2004).
Review Engineering Specifications - Report, Handling and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Exchanger Tube Bundles During Turnarounds, with D. Tracy, APTECH Report AES 03065082-3-1 (December 2003).
Updated Risk Based Inspection Assessment on Selected Vessels, APTECH Report AES 03045043-3-2 (November 2003).
Risk Based Inspection Study of Pressure Vessels, APTECH Report AES 03085144-3-1 (August 2003).
Ultra-Pipe Database Review and Reporting, APTECH Report AES 03085134-3-1 (August 2003).
Risk Directed Inspection Program Services and Consulting, APTECH Report AES 03075125-3-1 (August 2003).
Senitzation Analysis of Heavy Wall Stainless Steel Pipe, APTECH Report AES 03075133-3-1 (August 2003).
Fighting a Hidden Enemy, Corrosion Under Insulation, Chemical Processing (January 2003).
Fitness-for-Service Evaluation of Main Fractionator (DA251) and Crude Fractionator (DA101), APTECH Report AES 02034705-3-1 (June 2002).
Risk Based Inspection Methodology and Establishing Inspection Intervals, APTECH Report AES 02054772-3-1 (May 2002).
RDMIP Review of Data and Results from Crude Unit, APTECH Report AES 02054758-3-1 (May 2002).
Preliminary Report - Risk Based Inspection Review and Inspection Program, APTECH Report AES 02024652-3-1 (March 2002).
Fitness for Service Evaluation of Stainless Steel Regenerator, Invited Presentation at Stainless Steel World Conference, Houston, Texas (February 2002).
The Application and Implementation of Risk Based Inspection Programs, Hydrocarbon Processing (January 2002).
Risk Based Inspection Pilot Study, with R. Allsup, APTECH Report AES 01114552-3-1 (December 2001).
The Changing World of Engineering Consulting, Mechanical Engineering (December 2001).
Risk Based Inspection Case Studies, Does RBI Improve Plant Safety? Texas A&M University, Symposium, Process Safety Center, Beyond Regulatory Compliance, Making Safety Second Nature (2001).
Summary of Risk Based Inspection Results for Unit 01 (West Crude), Unit 04 (East Crude),
Unit 11 (FCC) and Unit 12 (Gas CON), with S. Borenstein, APTECH Report
AES 01024294-3-2 (August 2001).
Risk Based Inspection, Case Studies, McNeese University, Lake Charles PSM Working Group (July 2001).
Condition Assessment of Steam and Mud Drums, APTECH Report AES 01054398-3-1 (June 2001).
Summary of Risk Based Inspection Results for Units 03 (Cryo), 06 (Alkylation), APTECH Report AES 01024294-3-1 (May 2001).
Review of Double-Shell Tank 241-AY-101 Videotapes and Documentation, with S. Borenstein, APTECH Report AES 01024287-13-2 (March 2001).
Fitness-for-Service Evaluation of Steam Drum for No. 9 CO Boiler, APTECH Report AES 01024275-3-1 (February 2001).
Fitness-for-Service Evaluation of Selexol Regenerator V10-2707-2, APTECH Report AES 00114213-3-1 (December 2000).
Risk Based Inspection Study for Catlettsburg Refining LLC, with R. Heller, APTECH Report AES 00064059-3-1 (August 2000).
Risk Based Inspection Study of Slaughter Gas Plants, ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference, Seattle, Washington (July 2000).
Risk-Directed Inspection Program for H. B. Fuller Company -- Grand Rapids Facility, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-18 (June 2000).
Risk Based Inspection Study, APTECH Report AES 00013879-3-2 May 2000).
Process Plant Maintenance – RBI Reduces Turnaround Costs, Co-Author, Oil and Gas Journal, Vol 98.21 (May 22, 2000).
Analysis of Flare Line Upset and Stress Analysis of Damaged Expansion Joint at Lake Charles Ethylene Plant, APTECH Report AES 99103835-3-1 (April 2000).
Draft Report on Engen Refinery Risk-Based Inspection Project, APTECH Report AES 00013879-3-1 (March 2000).
Risk Directed Inspection Program Report for Blue Ash Facility, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-17 (March 2000).
Risk Directed Mechanical Integrity Programs, Rohm and Haas Reliability and Manufacturing Conference, Houston, Texas (March 2000).
8-Step Technical Analysis for the MI Program for HB Fuller Company's Grand Rapids Plant, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-16 (January 2000).
Risk Based Inspection Study for Altura Energy Ltd. Ceder Lake Gas Plant, with H. Tran, APTECH Report AES 99063729-3-1 (December 1999)
Risk-Directed Program for Foster Products Corporation, with A. Parra, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-15 (December 1999).
Risk Based Inspection Study for Anton Irish Gas Plant, with H. Tran, APTECH Report AES 99063731-3-1 (November 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for Anton-Irish C02 Reinjection Facility, Hale County, Texas, with N. Chowdhury, APTECH Report AES 99043668-3-3 (November 1999).
Determination of Extense of Corrosion Under Insulation Damage on Equipment and Piping, with S. Borenstein, APTECH Report AES 99043678-3-1 (September 1999).
Risk Based Inspection Study for Slaughter Gasoline Plant, with N. Chowdhury, APTECH Report AES 99043668-3-4 (September 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for HP Fuller Company Roseville Facility, with A. Parra, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-13 (August 1999).
Examination of Piping Elbow at Slaughter Gas Plant, with S. Borenstein, APTECH Report AES 99083768-3-1 (August 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for H.B. Fuller Company Elkhart Facility, with A. Parra, APTECH Report AES 98083488-3-12 (July 1999).
Risk Directed Mechanical Integrity, ASNT Post Topical Seminar on Risk Based Inspection, Houston, Texas (July 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for Inlet Compression Unit at Slaughter Gas Plant, Sundown, Texas, with N. Chowdhury, APTECH Report AES 99043668-3-1 (July 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for Deethanization Unit at Slaughter Gas Plant, Sundown, Texas, with N. Chowdhury, APTECH Report AES 99043668-3-2 (July 1999).
Risk-Directed Inspection Program for Aristech Chemical Corporation, Neal Plant, with A. Parra, APTECH Report AES 98123583-3-3 (July 1999).
Risk Directed Inspection Program for HB Fuller Company Covington Facility, with A. Parra, APTECH Report AES 98083488-310 (June 1999).
Pilot Project on Development of Site and Equipment Specific Likelihood of Failure Frequency Data for Equipment, with E. Merrick, APTECH Report AES 98053394-3-1 (November 1998).
Risk Directed Pilot Program for SK Chemicals, with J. Young, APTECH Report AES 98073448-3-1 (November 1998).
Evaluation and Recommendations of Cold-Service Inspection, Frequency, and Scope, with J. Young, APTECH Report AES 98073442-3-1 (October 1998).
Condition Assessment of #2 Oxidized Heavy Black Liquor Storage Tank at Abailand Kentucky Facility, with J. Young and R. Yee, APTECH Report AES 98073441-3-1 (August 1998).
Development and Implementation of Risk Based Inspection Methodology for Pressure Vessels, 1998 ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Conference, San Diego, California (1998).
Thermal Conductivity of Intermetallic Materials, Masters Thesis, Scripta Materialia, Vol.38, No.3.
Material Selection for Acetic Acid Service at the Ski Plant, APTECH Report AES 97093175-3-3 (December 1997).
Basics of a Piping Inspection System for the CTPA, PTPA, and FPS Units at the Sunkyong Industries Plant, APTECH Report AES 97093175-3-2 (December 1997).
Research Project on the Erosion of Titanium Nitride Surfaces Carried Out in Collaboration with Imperial College of London, Materials Science and Technology (July 1995).
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