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Nozzle Analysis according to WRC Bulletin 107

Thermodynamic Analysis

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Thermal Analysis

Wind and Seismic Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Minimum Required Thickness

Pump and Flange Analysis

Bellows Analysis

Fiberglass Pipes (or Fiberglass Piping)

Steel Structures

Racks (or Pipe Racks)

Skids (or Modular Skids / Equipment Skids)

Offshore Platform

Static Analysis

Seismic and Wind Analysis

Response Spectra

Time History (or Time History Analysis)

Metallurgical discipline focused on the investigation of damage phenomena in metallic materials caused by in-service operation.

Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) is an advanced analysis service used to determine the chemical composition of materials. This technique utilizes the principle that when a sample is struck by a high-energy electron beam, the atoms in the sample emit characteristic X-rays that can be detected and analyzed to determine the material's chemical composition.

The EDS spectroscopy analysis service offers a series of advantages over other chemical analysis techniques. Firstly, it is highly sensitive and can detect trace elements in very small quantities. Secondly, for small samples, it is a non-destructive technique that can be used on a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and corrosion deposits/products.

The EDS spectroscopy analysis service is widely used in many sectors, including the manufacturing industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the chemical industry, and academic research. It is particularly useful for the analysis of materials of technological interest, such as different types of steel or nickel alloys, but it can also be used for some analyses on semiconductors and composite materials.

In conclusion, the EDS spectroscopy analysis service is an advanced and versatile technique for determining the chemical composition of materials and for studying the morphology of fracture surfaces.

Thanks to its high sensitivity and its ability to analyze a wide range of materials, EDS spectroscopy is an excellent choice for the analysis of materials of technological interest, and for the study of deposits and corrosion products.

Scope of Services Efficiency loss assessment Component failure analysis (bearings, seals, couplings, labyrinths, etc.) Major overhaul activities Technical upgrade of machinery (bearings, seals, labyrinths, overspeed governors, diagnostic instrumentation, etc.) Dry Gas Seal applications on centrifugal compressors Steam turbine governor upgrade (electronic instead of hydraulic) Industries Served These activities can be performed in the processing plants of: Oil and Gas (onshore & offshore) Power Generation Petrochemical Production Gas Extraction and Transportation

It allows for a precise characterization of polymers. The basic principle of this technique involves obtaining information about the material by heating or cooling it in a controlled manner. Specifically, DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) is based on measuring the difference in heat flow between the sample under examination and a reference sample while both are subjected to a variable temperature defined by a pre-established program.

Liquid Penetrant Testing is normally applied to all non-ferromagnetic metals.

It is based on the ability of certain liquids to easily penetrate internal surface discontinuities.

It serves to detect the presence of surface damage which must necessarily be open to the surface.

The defects typically detected by Liquid Penetrant Testing are: corrosion craters, pitting, and cracks.

The inspection can be performed in the visible field using the color contrast method or in the ultraviolet field using fluorescent products and a UV lamp (WOOD’S lamp).

X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is a non-invasive technique used to determine the atomic and molecular structure of materials.

An X-ray diffractometer is a device utilized for the determination of a spectrum, which allows for the identification of the crystalline phases present in the samples under analysis.

XRD (X-Ray Diffraction), when used on powder samples, enables the identification of crystalline inorganic substances such as constituent materials, in addition to inorganic corrosion products (e.g., ferrous oxides and corrosive deposits). The analysis provides detailed information on the crystallographic structure of the materials under investigation and, when combined with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM + EDS), is suitable for the rapid quantitative identification of the phases present in the sample.

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) is applied exclusively to ferromagnetic materials.

It is based on the principle that when a magnetic field is applied to the test piece, the presence of a discontinuity orthogonal to the generated magnetic field produces a secondary (distorted) magnetic field. This distorted field has the ability to "trap" the magnetic particles used in the inspection.

It serves to detect the presence of surface/sub-surface damage that is not necessarily open to the surface.

The defects typically detected by Magnetic Particle Testing are: cracks and discontinuities within the material.

The inspection can be performed in the visible spectrum using the color contrast method, or under ultraviolet light using fluorescent products and a UV lamp (WOOD’S lamp).

It is based on the reception of sound waves that develop and propagate both on the liquid surface and on the metallic surface of a vessel. These sound waves are generated by the metal when subjected to stress/strain.

Using this technique, it is possible to verify the condition of the bottom of an atmospheric flat-bottom tank, searching for active corrosion and potential product leaks.

This technique can also be applied to pressure vessels to detect damage such as corrosion and/or cracks during hydraulic pressure testing.

Carbon steel, stainless steel, and fiberglass tanks can be subjected to Acoustic Emission Testing. Furthermore, investigations can be performed on metallic structures and concrete.

The Eddy Current Testing method and all its various application techniques are based on the application of a magnetic field, generated by a probe and applied to the part under examination. The presence of a defect will create a distorted magnetic field which will be converted into an electro-instrumental signal. The physical characteristics of each metal or alloy (magnetic permeability, conductivity, etc.), in association with the specific part under examination and the type of damage to be detected, will indicate the most appropriate technique to adopt. This method can be used for the detection of surface or sub-surface damage in mechanical components, heat exchanger tubes, and more.

• Mechanical analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Fluid dynamics analysis
• Fatigue analysis
• Linearization

Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Assessment of Equipment according to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1