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TESTING SERVICES FOR THE POWER GENERATION INDUSTRY
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FAILURE ANALYSIS
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Maintenance of power generation plants is critical to maximizing up time. Failures of equipment in such plants can result in costly shutdowns. IMR Engineers are adept at performing on-site evaluations of equipment integrity. This includes routine microstructure replication of pipes and tubing for predicting useful remaining, corrosion investigations to determine root cause and recommend improvements, weld coupon testing, failure analysis of mechanical and electrical sub-systems.
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| This mandrel (approximately 30'x30') is used in the on-site fabrication of composite stacks. A 10" diameter shaft fractured, causing the mandrel to fall. | Damage to the leading edge of a land based turbine blade. |
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| NUCLEAR INDUSTRY (CGD) |
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| The process of commercial grade dedication involves taking commercial grade parts and materials, and qualifying them to be used for nuclear applications. At IMR Test Labs we have the equipment, certifications, analytical techniques and a knowledgeable and experienced staff. This also includes a quality assurance program in compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1 as required by the nuclear utility industry. We have performed commercial grade dedication work for many clients and on a variety of different materials. We now offer and are Nadcap and A2LA accredited for Fatigue testing and Fracture Mechanics testing. We also have recently added Slow Strain Rate testing! |
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| GAS TURBINE INDUSTRY |
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| IMR Test Labs is your complete testing lab for thermal spray coatings. From the beginning of the process with powder analysis (Microtrac and SEM), to the analysis of the final deposit (metallography, tensile testing, and adhesion), IMR can provide timely results for overflow in quality control testing, assistance in part qualification packages and assist in testing your R&D coatings. |
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| OIL & GAS INDUSTRY |
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| In the Oil & Gas industry, safety and reliability are of critical importance. With the costs of catastrophic failures rising every day, it is imperative to have clear, concise testing results to ensure your facility can run safely and reliably.We offer a variety of chemical analysis, metallurgical testing, mechanical testing and corrosion testing services. Also, in the event of failure, we offer root cause determination and solutions to prevent recurrence. |
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Contact us today for a quote or to discuss your testing needs.
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POWER GENERATION TESTING PAMPHLETS (.pdf)
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| LIST OF SERVICES | |
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| Mechanical Testing | Failure Analysis |
| Weld Inspection/Testing | Corrosion Failure |
| Tensile (Pull Testing) | Structural Failures |
| Hydrogen Embrittlement | |
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Charpy Impact Testing
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Metallurgical
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| Rotating Beam Fatigue | Analysis |
| High Cycle Fatigue | Microhardness |
| Low Cycle Fatigue | Microstructure |
| Fatigue Testing | Grain Size |
| Fracture Mechanics | Coating Evaluations |
| Slow Strain Rate Testing *NEW* | Certified Weld Inspections |
| SEM |
| Chemical Analysis | Thermal Spray Coating Evaluations |
| On-Site Positive Material | Corrosion Simulation |
| Identification (PMI) | Surface Topography |
| Contaminant/Corrodent | Corrosion Analysis |
| Identification | Plating & Coating Analysis |
| Metallic Material Verification | Certified Weld Inspections |
| Polymeric Material | Circuit Boards/Electronics Analysis |
| Identification | Welder Examinations |
| Alloy Chemistry | Particle Analysis |
| Trace Element Analysis | Inclusion Rating |
| N, O, C, S, H | Decarburization |
| FTIR | Porosity |
| XRD Analysis | Field Replication Kit |
| GC/MS | Quantitative Image Analysis |
| OES | Case Depth |
| ICP/AES | Intergranular Attack |
| SEM/EDS | Intergranular Oxidation |
| Surface Cleanliness |
Residual Stress Measurements
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| Hazardous Substances |
Fluorescent Impregnation
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| Heavy Metal Impurities |
of Porous Coatings
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| Ionic Contamination | |
| Rare Earth Elements |
What We've Tested
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| DSC | Impellers |
| TGA |
Contaminants
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| Karl Fischer Moisture Content | Turbine Components |
| Corrosion Product Analysis |
Corrosion Deposits and Loading
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| X-ray Diffraction Testing | Welds and Repair Materials |
| Percent Crystallinity | Valves |
| Powder Diffraction |
Pump Shafts
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| Phase Identification | Boiler/Condenser Tubes |
| Contaminant Identification |
Catalysts
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| Corrosion Product Identification | |
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