Failure, damage of metallic parts

For the first technical inspection on one of the turbines at its power plant, the Laotian company tasked Matcor with carrying out metallurgical analyses that needed to be rapidly organised and performed. 

With the signature of a multiannual failure analysis contract with Cetim, EDF Ceidre has enhanced its immediate response capability and has embarked upon a long-term partnership. 

VSL has developed an original damper to dampen the vibrations of cable-stayed bridges. In order to improve its operation and its durability, the most suitable high performance materials have been selected.

Armen Instrument drew on advice from experts to design a new pump for its liquid chromatographs thereby obtaining a decisive competitive edge. Other cooperation projects are currently under way. 

Ampère Industrie entrusted Cetim with the electrochemical characterisation of its alloys for sacrificial anodes. The tests, performed in accordance with standard DNV-RP-B401 allowed the company to guarantee the quality and the conformity of its alloys on a day-to-day basis. 

As a certifying body specialising in the maritime sector, Lloyd’s Register takes part in the validation of components and materials used in ships. During these verifications, Lloyd’s Register relies on Cetim’s experts in order to carry out the tests. 

For the purpose of certifying the materials it supplies to major manufacturers of the nuclear, petrochemical or transport industries, IMS Group has implemented a strategic partnership with Cetim. 

With a view to reducing the energy consumption of vehicles and improving passenger comfort, the engineers at Groupe PSA have made it a priority to eliminate friction. Accordingly, they have combined tests and expertise to optimise tribological performance. 

In order to remain competitive and obtain better control of the quality of its magnets made from AlNiCo alloy, Euromag decided to analyse its castings upon output from the foundry. The proper calibration of a new machine required development of a plasma emission spectrometry analysis method. 

It takes expert knowledge and organisation to characterise parts for type approval and prompt reaction is required whenever failure is detected. DPIA Colaert relies on Cetim in both cases.

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is partially built over the ocean and is consequently faced with corrosion phenomena. In order to address this situation, Cetim proposed an optimal test program comprising requisite and relevant analyses.

To meet a specific demand from NTN Transmission Europe, Cetim carried out intra-company training based on two models from its catalogue, enhanced by “direct” failure analysis.

Wärtsiläsent back its materials specialists to school so that they could train in tribology, along with teams from all over the world. The course is a mix between theoretical training applied to the various engine parts and an analysis of concrete cases.

To remain at the cutting edge of innovation, Milton Roy Europe decided to carry out a survey of the technologies and standards relating to materials and their treatments. The survey led to a specific training programme for its teams.

Perenco consulted Cetim in order to understand the root causes of damage to the dome of a crude oil distillation tower. In three months, Cetim’s experts were able to identify the problems, recommend material changes and review the welding procedures.