UTComp has an exciting schedule of conferences lined up for 2026!
We invite you to join us at these industry events and watch this space for links to come to our presentations and additional resources.
AMPP Annual Conference & Expo, March 15-19
UTComp engineering analyst Rob Kohli will present at the AMPP Annual Conference & Expo in Houston, Texas.
Topic: Using API 579 for Assessment of Corrosion Resistant Fiber Reinforced Polymer Equipment.
Tuesday, March 17 | 3:30 pm | TC 11 TCI Non-Metallics, Room 382 AB, Houston Convention Center
Chlorine Institute 2026 Annual Meeting & Tech Symposium, March 23-26
We’ll be at The Chlorine Institute’s 2026 Annual Meeting, Technology Symposium & Expo in Houston! Be sure to drop by our table and say hi to Rob Kohli!
PVP 2026, July 19-24
UTComp engineering analyst Karelle Guiao will present a new paper at the 60th annual Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference (PVP 2026), organized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in Anaheim, Calif. in July.
Topic: Verifying Allowable Remaining Strength Factor in Fitness For Service Assessment of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Pressure Equipment
The paper, co-authored with Geoff Clarkson, is based on the real-world results of a UTComp failure analysis of an FRP pipe in chemical service.
It illustrates the value of the new Remaining Strength Factor (RSF) calculation for FRP which is included in the proposed Part 16 of the API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 standard.
2026 API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit, July 20-23
Geoff Clarkson will be presenting a training course on Damage and Assessment of Equipment made from FRP for inspectors and engineers (registration required) at the 2026 API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit.
This 8-hour session will introduce inspection and evaluation of FRP that detects damage and then applies this information to assess Fitness For Service. These methods are in the upcoming Part 16 of API 579. Examples will be provided and worked to show the scope of inspection and assessment. The NDE data from the examples will then be applied to determine FFS and remaining life.
Details:
- Introductory Level Course
- Topic: Damage and Assessment of Equipment made from FRP
- Date: Monday, July 20
- Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Central Time
Learn more and register for the training course.
UTComp engineering analyst Shane Park is also speaking at the API Summit on Inspecting FRP to Complete API 579 Part 16 Assessment.
FRP Reliability Resources
Check out UTComp resources for FRP composites reliability:
- FRP Assessment Guidebook
- About API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Part 16
- WRC Bulletin 601: Fitness-for-Service Assessment of FRP Equipment
- On-demand webinar: 2026 Technical Update | FRP Fitness For Service Best Practices
- About UltraAnalytix non-destructive evaluation for in-service FRP Fitness for Service
- FRP Knowledge Centre (all resources)