Failure Analysis
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The DNFM laboratory is equipped with a wide variety of metallurgical and photographic instruments used to conduct failure analysis investigations. Failure analysis is conducted by an experienced and highly skilled staff of metallurgists trained in such disciplines as:
Microstructural Characterization of Metals
Microstructural Characterization of Deposits
Fractography
Corrosion Process
Welding Metallurgy
Mechanical Testing
Non- Destructive Testing & Destructive Testing Procedures
Chemical Analysis Procedures
Tensile Testing Procedures
Typical projects conducted in the laboratory consist of:
Evaluation of Elevated Temperature Creep Rupture Materials
Boiler Tube Failure Analysis
Fitness of Materials for Continued Service
Remaining Life Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Performing Replications and Conducting Analysis
Weld Examination and Evaluation
For tube sampling guidelines click here.