Failure Analysis in Stainless Steel: Material Science, Ongoing Education, and Corrosion Prevention
Failure analysis is an essential tool for all industries. It is crucial to take the initiative to understand failure mechanisms in the workplace.
Failure Analysis of a 304L Stainless Steel Pipe in Heated Ammonium Nitrate Service Downstream...
A leak was discovered at a Nitrate plant on a 3.5” outer diameter (OD) stainless steel (SS) pipe carrying Ammonium Nitrate (AN). High readings on the steam conductivity monitoring program triggered an investigation, which resulted in finding that AN leaked into the steam jacket.
Necessity of Stainless Steel in Pharmaceutical Processes
The global economy is finally rebounding from almost two years of COVID-19 restrictions and in these early days of a post-pandemic world, some signs of things to come appear to be seen. We are not taking about supply chain issues; for example, manufacturers, distributors, and end users fighting over trucks, containers, and ships to move their goods. This is blatantly a huge inconvenience, for sure, but a temporary one; not expected to last enough to change the major drive affecting the stainless steel market in the coming years: climate change.
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry
An accepted manufacturing technique in some areas, 3D printing still seems to be in its infancy in others. One talented young man who is determined to play his part in furthering the practical application of 3D printing in the toughest of industries is Navin Sakthivel.
HTT Products: Giving meaning to being a dynamic company
This month's spotlight on...HTTP.
Ultrasonic inspection techniques from NDE Professionals
NDE Professionals Inc. (NPI) offers Ultrasonic testing, which is a versatile inspection technique that is used to test a variety of both metallic and non-metallic products such as welds, forgings, plate, tubing, plastics, and ceramics.
Stainless steels are the sustainable option
The Zero Waste International Association (zwia.org) defines Zero Waste as the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning, and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.
A silver lining in carbon neutrality
At first glance, the carbon neutrality initiative could be considered harmful to the stainless steel industry, but there is actually a silveror should we say stainless lining to this cloud.
How to properly install & transport your heat exchanger
Heat exchangers are large pieces of equipment. In order to properly install, perform maintenance, repair and replace heat exchangers, service providers, engineers and operators require heavy-lifting tools and proper planning in order to move them in or out of the facility, safely and efficiently.
Recent pandemic impact on global stainless steel market
The markets for stainless steel are still being impacted by COVID-19 and its effects on the world economy. Some nations such as China have gained a temporary, and possibly permanent, advantage due to their success in dealing with the virus.