Sulfidation Corrosion Causes Headaches, Unexpected Outages

Sulfidation Corrosion Causes Headaches, Unexpected Outages

Sulfidation Corrosion is a main source for causing leaks in piping and pressure vessels in the crude oil industry.  Sulfidation Corrosion can lead to unplanned outages, large property losses and even injuries due to the naturally occurring sulfur compounds found in crude oil. At Space Science Services, we use NDT technology to assess the level of thickness that is remaining in your piping and vessels to help prevent these worst-case scenarios. 

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Basic Steps for Magnetic Particle Examination

Basic Steps for Magnetic Particle Examination

Magnetic particle examination (MT) can be a useful nondestructive exam method during new constructution or in-service inspections. For quick, low-cost inspections, MT is often the best NDE method for detecting surface and slightly subsurface discontinuties. The following visual illustrates steps of dry powder, nonfluroescent, yoke technique of Magnetic Particle testing.
 

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Dothan Business Helps NASA with Orion Deep Space Project

Dothan Business Helps NASA with Orion Deep Space Project

Space Science Services provides metallurgical testing for NASA to ensure that various metal components used in metal structures are sound. The company checks welds to ensure they’re in good condition and also inspects metal components to ensure they’re in working order. Space Science Services uses a number of imaging technologies to inspect components, including radiographic testing and ultrasound testing.

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