Westech Inspection Inc.

Advanced industrial inspection and engineering services since 1999.

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About the firm

Westech Inspection Inc. provides specialized industrial inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and mechanical integrity engineering. Established in 1999, the practice provides fitness-for-service evaluations, pressure vessel and piping inspections, automated ultrasonic corrosion mapping, and professional structural engineering. It also deploys FAA-licensed drone operators who are certified code inspectors to conduct safe, high-resolution aerial and confined space imaging.

Established
1999
Firm type
Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Process Safety Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

Authorized Inspection Agency (NB-369) · National Board Commissioned Inspectors · API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector · API 570 Piping Inspector · API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector · STI SP001 Tank Inspector · FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

Capabilities

Engineering Services

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Comprehensive mechanical and structural engineering assessments to ensure industrial equipment safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Fitness for Service

    All levels of fitness-for-service assessments in accordance with API 579 standards to evaluate damage severity and establish safe operating envelopes.

  • Repair Design

    Development of modification and repair calculations, specifications, and procedures for aboveground storage tanks, pressure vessels, and industrial piping.

  • Piping Services

    Analysis, design, inspection, and assessment of industrial piping systems, including master planning, detailed design, and construction observation.

  • Structural Engineering

    Specialized structural engineering support for industrial facilities, addressing structural integrity and design requirements.

  • Vessel Re-Rating

    Re-rating evaluations for piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks based on modern design, inspection, and repair codes.

  • CAD Services

    Computer-aided drafting for industrial systems, including P&ID corrections, isometric drawings, vessel drafting, and storage tank layouts.

  • Tank Strapping

    High-precision tank strapping utilizing specialized hardware and software to satisfy volume calibration needs.

  • Report Writing Services

    Specialized reporting services providing high-quality API 653, API 510, and API 570 inspection documents and calculations.

Inspection and NDT Services

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Field inspections and non-destructive testing utilizing advanced technologies to monitor asset integrity and prevent failures.

  • National Board and Jurisdictional Inspection

    Accredited inservice inspections performed by National Board Commissioned inspectors under NB-369 authorization.

  • API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection

    Code-compliant inspections of industrial pressure vessels.

  • API 570 Piping Inspection

    In-service inspection, rating, repair, and alteration of piping systems.

  • API 653 Tank Inspection

    Inservice inspection, evaluation, and repair of aboveground storage tanks.

  • STI SP001 Storage Tank Inspection

    Certified inspections of shop-built steel aboveground storage tanks.

  • Automated Ultrasonic C-Scan Imaging

    High-resolution C-scan corrosion mapping and thickness profiling for piping, pressure vessels, and tanks while equipment remains in service.

  • Tube Inspection Services

    Advanced tube scanning using IRIS, Eddy Current (ET), RFET, NFT, and MFL technologies.

  • Shearwave and Phased Array UT

    Ultrasonic shearwave and Phased Array Testing (PAUT) for weld inspections and defect characterization.

  • Alternating Current Field Measurement

    ACFM testing for surface-breaking crack detection and characterization.

  • Conventional NDE

    Standard non-destructive examination services including ultrasonic thickness testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT/WFMT), liquid dye penetrant testing (PT), and visual testing (VT).

Drone Inspection and Aerial Imaging

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Industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations conducted by FAA Part 107 pilots who are also certified code inspectors.

  • Confined Space and Indoor Drone Inspection

    Internal visual inspection of tanks, pressure vessels, and confined structures using specialized indoor UAS platforms without requiring personnel entry.

  • Photogrammetry and 3D Modeling

    Conversion of high-resolution aerial imagery into measurable 2D drawings and accurate 3D models for settlement and deformation tracking.

  • Thermography

    Infrared thermal imaging to detect insulation failures, refractory hotspots, electrical overheating, and energy loss while equipment remains in service.

  • Aerial Photography and Videography

    High-quality visual documentation and video editing for industrial, commercial, and construction progress tracking.

Industries

Industrial · Oil & Gas · Petrochemical · Manufacturing · Utilities

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