METALLURGICAL FAILURE ANALYSIS

Failure Analysis

Metallurgical Failure Analysis

Metal fracture symptomatic of a problem – unfavorable stresses and strains, improper heat treatment, metallurgical flaws, improper design or perhaps a device simply has exceeded its useful service life. Initiating corrections is based upon a proper diagnosis. Reading and understanding the fracture surface, evaluating the alloy microstructure and studying a component’s performance represent a few of our analytical tools. Completion of a project occurs when our clients receive a clean and succinct report of the technical findings.

Recent Projects

RIG COLLAPSE
Investigation revealed that the weld failure was a consequence of an indirect overload on the rig mast.

TUBING FRACTURE
Longitudinal tubing split – the joint was dropped downhole. No Material defects were discovered and the properties satisfied API specifications.

TANK BATTERY DEGRADATION
Degradation of a tank battery catwalk.
MYSTERY GASKET
Profile of a stainless steel ring gasket. Dimensions beyond the cited tolerance lead to improper seating.

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AME Oil & Gas is a highly respected engineering firm specializing in Oil Field Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Corrosion Engineering, Wellhead Assembly Failures and Downhole & Well Service Tooling.

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