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Supporting Material Integrity in Power Applications
Power-generation and related infrastructure rely on metallic components that may operate under demanding temperatures, pressures, mechanical loads and corrosive environments.
Understanding material composition, properties and metallurgical condition is essential when evaluating component integrity, investigating degradation or determining the cause of an unexpected failure.
Our metal analysis and services provide the technical information required to understand materials and support quality, maintenance and engineering decisions.
A component's performance can be influenced by its alloy composition, mechanical properties, microstructure and service history.
OES, XRF, spectrochemical and wet analysis can help establish material composition, while PMI provides material identification and verification.
Mechanical evaluation through hardness, tensile, impact and bend services can provide insight into material properties and performance.
Our services can support metallic materials and components associated with:
Piping and fabricated components
Welded components
Equipment and machinery
Replacement materials
Critical metallic parts and assemblies
Metallography provides a closer look at material microstructure and can help identify metallurgical conditions, defects and changes associated with manufacturing or service.
Ferrite analysis can provide additional material information where ferrite content is relevant, including applicable stainless steel and weld-related applications.
Long-term service can expose components to corrosion and other forms of degradation. Understanding the nature and extent of material deterioration can be important when evaluating component condition.
When a component fails, failure analysis can bring together chemical, mechanical and metallurgical evidence to help identify contributing factors and understand the underlying material-related issues.
Our approach is focused on providing meaningful material information—not simply producing test results. By understanding the material, its properties and its condition, engineers and quality teams can make better-informed decisions.
Contact us for metal analysis and services for the power industry.
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