by digital | Sep 6, 2023 | Field Inspection, Resources
Corrosion is an enemy to numerous industries like oil and gas, leading to massive financial losses, environmental degradation, and potential safety hazards. One common type of corrosion that warrants particular attention is galvanic or dissimilar metal corrosion. This...
by randall@pmet-inc.com | Jul 3, 2023 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
There are several metal failures including: Fatigue Failure This is the most common metal failure. It occurs when a material is subjected to repeated loading and unloading cycles. Over time, cracks form and propagate, ultimately leading to failure. Corrosion Failure...
by digital | May 26, 2023 | Industries, Resources
Metal properties such as yield strength and toughness are related properties. They refer to different aspects of a material’s behavior under load. Yield strength refers to a metal’s ability to resist deformation and failure under an applied load. Toughness refers to a...
by digital | May 26, 2023 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
API 580 is a certification program developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that focuses on Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for equipment used in the oil and gas industry. RBI is a methodology used to evaluate equipment failure’s likelihood and...
by digital | Feb 10, 2023 | Industries, Resources
Understanding the Basics Corrosion of steel is a process by which the metal deteriorates over time due to exposure to various environmental factors. This can include moisture, chemicals, and oxygen. It is a common problem for many steel structures and components and...
