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The Inspection Podcast
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Podcast about pressure equipment inspection, where we talk a bit of crap, learn a bit and share stories from the field. Based in Alberta, Canada the hosts talk about their experiences with in-service pressure equipment inspection, repairs and trade related subjects.

  1. Sep 8

    Getting Hot in Herre — Fired Heater Thermography: It’s More Than a Pretty Picture

    What does it really take to get reliable temperature data from a fired heater using infrared thermography? In this episode of Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast, Scott and Frank sit down with an experienced master thermographer for a deep dive into infrared thermography and its application to fired heaters and industrial equipment inspection. Thermal imaging can look deceptively simple: point the camera, capture an image and read the temperature. In practice, getting meaningful data requires an understanding of the equipment, the environment and the many variables that can influence what the camera is actually seeing. We discuss the fundamentals of thermography, including emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, camera setup and measurement technique, before taking the conversation inside the firebox and looking at the challenges of measuring fired-heater tube temperatures. From refractory radiation and flame interference to viewing angle, operating conditions and thermal patterns, we explore why a colourful thermogram is only the beginning of the inspection. We also talk about the importance of experience, repeatable inspection techniques, trending data over time and, most importantly, knowing how to interpret what you see. Whether you're an inspector, thermographer, reliability professional, operator or simply interested in fired equipment, this episode offers a practical look at the science—and the judgment—behind infrared inspection. And because apparently 90 minutes of thermography wasn't enough... Stick around to the end for our newest Man-watch Required original: “Certified Thermographer – It’s the Science, Baby.” Because taking the picture is the easy part. You still have to analyze it.

  2. Sep 1

    New Permit pulled

    After a bit of a break, Man-watch Required is back! In this short preview episode, we catch up on where we’ve been, what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what we have planned for the return of the podcast. We’ve already been back behind the microphones recording new conversations with experienced people from across the inspection industry. Upcoming episodes will cover topics including thermography on fired heaters, nondestructive examination, third-party equipment, and more of the practical inspection conversations you’ve come to expect from the show. This episode is a quick welcome back—and a preview of what’s coming as we kick off a new run of episodes released every two weeks. Whether you work in inspection, integrity, operations, maintenance, or simply enjoy hearing real industry stories, we’re glad to have you back with us. Man-watch Required: The Inspection Podcast is officially back.

  3. 05/17/2021

    Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections 2 of 2

    Frank and Scott continue to talk Tank inspection with the father-son team Alex Jr. and Alex III from Ranger Inspections. the conversation start out talking about floor scanning and equipment, proving up floor scans with manual UT,  and flows into cleaning of tanks for inspection,  the use of new tech for tank inspection, rope access inspections, reporting, tank repair and Alex jr shares some tank inspection stories. You can check out Ranger inspections and the services they offer at: https://rangerinspection.com/ Enjoy the episode and let us know if you enjoyed the show! reach us at: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required/ LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required Our website-  https://www.manwatchrequired.com/

  4. 05/03/2021

    Talkin Tanks with Ranger Inspections Part 1 of 2

    The boys have been thinking API 650 storage tanks for a while now and got the perfect opportunity to talk with some specialists from Ranger Inspections.  In part 1 of 2 Scott and Frank sit down with Alex Romano Jr, and his son Alex III  to start the discussion on API storage tanks. This episode kicks off with a bit of storage tank history, and details about external tank inspections and methods.  It doesn't take long to figure out that storage tanks are a critical piece of equipment in the  production of energy and vital to plant operations.  You can check our Ranger Inspections and the services they offer at their website: https://rangerinspection.com/ Dont forget to subscribe / follow the podcast on your faviorte podcast app to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Drop a review if you feel inclined! You can listen to the episode on our website as well: https://www.manwatchrequired.com/ Follow them on Linkedin and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required/

  5. 04/19/2021

    "Inspectin' ain't easy" with Mike Diachyshyn from Sharptail Inspection Services

    This week Frank is joined in studio by Mike Diachyshyn- General Manager and Chief Inspector of Sharptail Inspection Services.  They Discuss the process of starting an inspection company from scratch and how Mike took his vision of what an inspection company should be to a reality. You can contact Mike for information or to procure his services at: https://sharptailinspection.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharptail-inspection-services/ You can also listen on our website: https://www.manwatchrequired.com/ Hit the boys up if you have any questions  manwatchrequired@gmail.com Follow them on Linked in and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required/

  6. 04/05/2021

    Let's talk weird and wonderful with Warren

    In this week's episode the team sits down with Warren Tessari from Maverick Inspection to talk about the weird and wonderful. This episode is perfect for those hesitant to change or have that fear of technology. The team discusses some of the advancements in the RVI space, where they see the technology going and how it can be leveraged as a complement to current inspection methods. There may even be some entertaining stories shared along the way.  For more information on Maverick Inspection and the services  they provide visit: https://www.maverickinspection.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/maverick-inspection-ltd https://www.facebook.com/MaverickInspection As always you can also listen to this and all other episodes on our website: https://www.manwatchrequired.com If you happen to have a question for the Man-watch Required team hit them up at:  manwatchrequired@gmail.com Don't forget to follow us on Linked in and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required

  7. 03/22/2021

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.2

    If you were enchanted with part one of this series Scott and Frank continue their walk-through of AB-506 picking up in Section 11 "Inspection intervals" with a discussion on  ABSA' s interval grading system and how owners  / owner-users can apply them for their integrity management systems, what to do with vessels in similar or known services and how RBI (Section 12) can play into it.  They breeze through Section 13 "Fitness for Service", share their thoughts on Section 14 "Non-Destructive Examination" and talk PRD's in section 15 "Pressure Relief Devices". Enjoy the Show! You can download your own copy of AB-506 here: https://www.absa.ca/media/1493/ab-506_inspection_and_servicing_requirements.pdf You can also listen on our website: https://www.manwatchrequired.com/ Hit the boys up if you have any questions  manwatchrequired@gmail.com Follow them on Linked in and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required/

  8. 03/08/2021

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to AB-506 Pt.1

    This week the boys decided to pour through the most recent edition of ABSA's AB-506  "Inspection and Servicing Requirements for In-Service Pressure Equipment".  One of the back-bone documents of their local regulator- ABSA  AB-506 was created to assist owners & owner/users develop an effective integrity management program which spans the lifecycle of their equipment from construction to decommissioning.   The document (AB-506) also lays out some rules for inspection companies and organizations who provide services to owner-users help maintain these programs, as well as the people who conduct the inspections.  In the first part of this two part series the boys walk through the document covering some basic terminology "they" deemed important from section 2, and have casual conversation about sections 3 through 10.    Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the show! You can download your own copy of AB-506 here: https://www.absa.ca/media/1493/ab-506_inspection_and_servicing_requirements.pdf You can also listen on our website: https://www.manwatchrequired.com/ Hit the boys up if you have any questions  manwatchrequired@gmail.com Follow them on Linked in and Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/man-watch-required-b864361b0/ https://www.instagram.com/manwatch_required/

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Podcast about pressure equipment inspection, where we talk a bit of crap, learn a bit and share stories from the field. Based in Alberta, Canada the hosts talk about their experiences with in-service pressure equipment inspection, repairs and trade related subjects.

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  • Creator
    The Inspection Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Man-watch Required
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