Power Generation

Power Generation

Elevated temperatures, high pressures, and harsh environments found in the power generation industry can lead to a variety of materials-related problems. Turbine blade failures or boiler tube ruptures mean safety hazards and costly down time for your facility. Our team of engineers and technical staff understand your need for expert and expedited answers and have the tools and expertise to find them.

Wide-Mouth Rupture of a Steel Boiler Tube

Recent projects include:

  • Boiler tube failure analysis
  • In situ microstructure analysis for thermo mechanical degradation
  • Boiler stack corrosion monitoring
  • Dissimilar metal weld procedure evaluation
  • Steam turbine fracture
  • Wind turbine blade failure

Contact us today to learn more. 

Featured Case Study
Leaking Chemical Storage Tank

Leaking Chemical Storage Tank A chemical storage tank at a manufacturing facility began to leak trace quantities of the chemical from the tank into the chemical containment area surrounding the tank. The leaks were found to be due to numerous small cracks in the type 316 stainless steel shell (wall)….