Sperko Engineering Services, Inc.

Engineering consulting in welding processes, procedure development, and code compliance for metal fabrication industries.

• Procedure Qualification

  Preparation of welding and brazing procedure specifications (WPS) meeting ASME and AWS requirements.

• Welder Qualification

  Cost-effective welder and brazer performance qualification programs per ASME and AWS standards.

• Process Optimization

  Optimization of welding processes, procedures, and equipment to minimize fabrication costs.

• Code Compliance Review

  Review of supplier welding and brazing procedures for technical adequacy and ASME/AWS code conformance.

• Welding Fume Control

  Consultation on welding fume control and welder health issues, with specific expertise in galvanized steel welding.

Materials and corrosion engineering consulting for metal fabrication and processing operations.

• Failure Investigation

  Investigation of metallurgical failures involving corrosion, brittle fracture, fatigue, wear, cracking, and leaks.

• Materials Selection

  Design-integrated selection of materials for corrosive, high- and low-temperature, and severe-duty environments.

• Equipment Evaluation

  Assessment of existing piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks to determine suitability for continued service.

Consultation on ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and B31 Piping Codes for pressure-retaining equipment.

• Pressure Vessel Code Consulting

  Technical consulting on ASME BPV Code Sections I, III, VIII, and IX for boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components.

• B31 Piping Code Consulting

  Piping compliance consulting under ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9 for power, process, and building services piping.

• Code Interpretation Assistance

  Assistance in obtaining official ASME code interpretations and applying requirements to specific situations.

Quality assurance consulting and program development for pressure equipment.

• QA Program Development

  Preparation of Quality Assurance Programs for ASME Code Stamp Certificates and National Board R Stamps.

• Fabricator Capability Evaluation

  Evaluation of supplier and fabricator capability to meet ASME code and project quality standards.

Technical training courses and seminars covering welding, metallurgy, and ASME code compliance.

• Code Courses

  Conducting training programs in the application of ASME Section IX and ASME B31 Code requirements.

• Technical Seminars

  Seminars covering welding technology, metallurgy, and distortion control for engineering personnel.

• Inspector Training

  Training for piping examiners, inspectors, and QA supervisors to meet ASME B31 Visual Examiner and welding supervisor standards.