As demand for energy consumption continues to increase across the globe, maintaining current power plants to ensure continuous service and extending the working life of the infrastructure assets is a growing priority and concern for many communities and governments. This is facilitated and evaluated via power generation testing.
Power generation testing
Electrical, Nucear, Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar, Etc.
We provide testing and evaluation services to all members of the power generation supply chain, including power generation companies; materials, components, and systems manufacturers and play an important role in inspecting materials that go into both existing and new sites; analyzing parts that need repairing or that fail in service.
Element has been providing materials and components testing services to the power generation industry for decades and has developed a thorough understanding of the materials, components, operating environments, and failure mechanisms that are normally associated with the equipment used across the industry. We truly understand the unique requirements of the power generation sector from electrical, nuclear, gas, hydroelectric power, wind power, solar energy, and more.
Power generation services
Testing per ASTM or OEM specifications
The range of services we provide to the power generation industry include:
- Full characterization of material properties
- Component specification testing
- Turbine component failure analysis
- Foreign material identification
- Casting and coating evaluation
- First-piece or pilot qualification testing electrical testing
- Weld and braze evaluations/operator certification
- Failure analysis of in-service components
- Reverse engineering for obsolete parts
The Element advantage
Element makes certain that the materials and products we test, inspect and certify for our customers are compliant, safe, and fit for purpose to improve the reliability of their refining and production and assets, minimizing unplanned shutdowns and maximizing potential throughput, while at the same time minimizing the environmental impact from their refining activities.
For more information about our power generation testing services or to request a quote, contact us today.
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Materials Testing
Find out more about Element's comprehensive ranges of materials testing services available in the TIC sector, covering materials selection, application and performance testing as well as failure analysis testing services.
Materials Characterization
Find out how Element helps its customers to characterize, evaluate, select and apply metals, polymers, rubbers and elastomers in their end products and applications.
Mechanical & Destructive Testing
Element's mechanical tests are part of our destructive testing services, they show whether a material or part is suitable for its intended mechanical applications.
Fatigue Testing
Find out how Element's fatigue testing labs help companies meet quality requirements and create safer, stronger, more successful parts and products.
Fracture Toughness Testing
Element provides fracture toughness testing for determining material characteristics and longevity of metallic, nonmetallic, and advanced materials.
Failure Analysis
Find out how Element's global team of failure analysis experts learn from the past, to help prevent failures in service.
Weld Testing
Our team includes Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), Certified Welding Engineers (CWEng), and industry-dedicated technical staff to assist with projects across sectors and applications.
Weld Fatigue Testing of Steel Catenary Risers
Element’s full-scale pipeline testing facility performs testing on steel catenary risers in our laboratory and on-site at the point of fabrication.
Welding Inspection & Monitoring
Element offers CSWIP, PCN and CWI welding specialists' expertise to provide a comprehensive range of welding inspection and monitoring services.
Weld Procedure/Welder Qualification & Certification
Element provides WPQ, WPQR, WPS, and WQC services to help you achieve welder qualifications and certifications as per requested codes and standards.
NDT Field Services
When employed at critical stages of the manufacturing or fabrication process, our NDE technicians work in the field to optimize production and ensure the quality of your finished product.
Chemical Analysis
Find out how Element's chemistry teams work with our customers to identify the contents, composition and quality of materials they develop and manufacture.
Calibration
Element is a leading provider of metrology services, with over 70 years’ experience in delivering a complete range of measurement technology and calibration services to a diverse range of industry sectors.
Environmental Compliance
Find out how Element uses its Bioassay, Exploration & Production (E&P) Waste and Site Evaluation & Remediation capabilities to help the Oil & Gas sector meet its environmental compliance responsibilities.
Water Testing Services
Our water testing laboratories provide analyses for drinking water, groundwaters, surface waters, and wastewater, to help you meet environmental regulations.
Air Quality Testing
Find out how our ambient air quality testing solutions help our customers to systematically measure the pollutant levels of their operations and minimize their impact on the environment.