GALIËN INSPECTION AGENCY

Inspection & Consultancy

OUR WORK

Inspection and advise during design, manufacturing, testing and operation of welded apparatus and constructions.

For EPC contractors, manufacturers, end-users and inspection organizations in the food, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, (petro-) chemical and energy industry (on- & offshore).

Specialized in all types of pressure vessels, -equipment, -accessories and complete assemblies according the European Pressure Equipment Directive, local legislation and (custom) design rules.

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THIRD PARTY INSPECTION

As a third party inspection organization like a Notified Body or accredited inspection body you want to serve your clients wherever and whenever you can. Because I’m a fully IKT-3 certified inspection engineer, I’m authorized to work as an “senior inspector” according the Dutch PRDA regulation, so I’m immediately employable by your organization.

I can assist you with:

New-built inspections.
Periodical (statutory) inspections.
(Statutory) pre-commissioning inspections.
Welding and welder certification.
Training of inspectors.
Q&Q inspection.
Mechanical design approval.
Integration and safeguarding approval.

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VENDOR INSPECTION

As a customer you want to be sure you get what you’ve ordered, on time and with the desired quality. For some vendors your requirements are not as clear as you wish. Vendor documents can look promising, but looking deeper into them can reveal important shortcomings.

To avoid disappointment, I can:

Draw up inspection and test plans.
Review, test and validate the quality of your equipment at the vendor.
Assist/train your vendor.
Expedite your vendor.
Audit your vendor for his capabilities.

engineering

INSPECTION ENGINEERING

You want your assets to be reliable and in compliance with European and local legislation and regulation.

To assist, I can:

Perform integrity assessment of your assets.
Draw-up inspection plans and strategies based on your specific situation.
Consult with your (third party) inspection body for easier approval without unexpected requirements.

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DESIGN & MANUFACTURING

As a manufacturer or EPC contractor your client can have many demands. European codes and standards, client specifications, construction codes and local legislation can be hard to read and interpret. The right choice of material type and welding parameters can lead to cheaper manufacturing, better quality, less welding errors and shorter lead times.

To be sure your product meets your client’s expectations and flawless manufacturing,

I can assist you with the following:

Mechanical design calculations using approved software.
Material determination based on your client’s specific situation.
Welding advice.
Draw up of test- and inspection plans.
Consult with the (third party) inspector for easier approval without unexpected requirements.

Dennis van der Galiën

After working for more than 15 years in the pressure equipment industry, in 2015 I started my own company as a self-employed professional.

I have built up extensive, diverse knowledge working in the food-, pharmaceutical-, oil & gas-, energy- and (petro-) chemical industry, at nearly all mayor players, but also at many SME’s.

As an experienced and certified inspection- (IKT-3) and welding engineer I’m specialized in;

inspection,
design,
engineering,
fabrication and testing,
maintenance,
(inter-) national rules & regulations,
system integration & safety

of pressure equipment and assemblies.

As a freelancer I’m happy to share my knowledge in a no-nonsense, direct way, at all organizational levels.

You can hire me on short- & longterm and on- & offshore projects.

Dennis van der Galiën

After working for more than 15 years in the pressure equipment industry, in 2015 I started my own company as a self-employed professional.

I have built up extensive, diverse knowledge working in the food-, pharmaceutical-, oil & gas-, energy-, (petro-) chemical industry, at nearly all mayor players, but also at many SME’s.