DATA IN MINUTES, NOT DAYS
Proprietary ABI® systems for fast, nondestructive tensile and fracture toughness testing of ferritic steels
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Enhance Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Assessments
Use direct measurements of key mechanical properties to assess whether an asset can continue operating safely despite defects or aging. Instead of replacing entire components, operators can make informed decisions on whether a structure can remain in service or needs repair, reducing unnecessary downtime.
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Prevent Unexpected Failures
Use fracture toughness data to determine a material’s ability to resist crack propagation. By understanding this, engineers can predict and prevent sudden failures in pipelines, pressure vessels, and drilling equipment. Materials with insufficient toughness can crack under stress, leading to leaks, shutdowns, and costly repairs.
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Optimize Maintenance Schedules
Shift from reactive maintenance (fixing failures after they occur) to predictive maintenance (anticipating failures before they happen). This allows for better planning of inspections and repairs, minimizing unplanned downtime and reducing maintenance costs.
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Improve Material Selection and Design
Selecting materials with appropriate fracture toughness for specific operating conditions ensures that equipment can withstand extreme pressures, temperatures, and corrosive environments. Engineers can design components with higher durability, reducing the risk of failure and extending service life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is nondestructive testing a preferred option by many industries?
Nondestructive testing helps companies reduce costs as the material to be tested can survive the process unharmed, thus saving resources. Nondestructive testing is also safe as it consists of methods that are harmless to humans. Nondestructive testing is also known for its high efficiency rate that involves thorough methods that offer a quick evaluation of materials. Nondestructive testing is also highly accurate and predictable without inflicting harm to workers.
Does internal pressure of an in-service pipeline affect the ABI® test?
Internal pressure or a hoop stress condition creates ONLY elastic stress on the internal surface of an in-service pipeline. The maximum allowed hoop stress cannot produce yield strength of the pipe in order to avoid pipeline bulging and any potential failure. Hence, the elastic stress (which is lower than the yield strength by the margin of safety used in the MAOP) cannot affect the test results of the ABI®test.