Sampling and Analysis

2 cases · 2 images

Crevice Corrosion in a Subsea System — Aspect Before Analysis

Sampling and Analysis — sub-branches

The location of the threaded fitting started leaking after less than five years in service. 
Although the corrosion rate was not high, the localized material loss in the threaded surface of the carbon steel flange allowed the connection leakage.
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ML00184 / Apr.2023
Dissimilar Steels in a Threaded Connection
M - Low Carbon SteelP - ForgingAp - OffshoreCd - Localized Dissolution
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
As received aspect of the sacrificial casting, 2" internal diameter.  The casting was solution annealed heat treated.
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ML00164 / Jun.2020
Austenitic SS Casting for Valve Body
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - CastingAp - ValveCd - Typical manufacturing
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View