Papers by Keyword: Corrosion Testing

Abstract: Geothermal is known as renewable energy and a clean energy source but inherent properties make this energy clean. Minerals and deposits in geothermal reservoirs create a scale that is persistent in its corrosive nature. In addition, heat extremes and pressure variations present challenges to the integrity of the wellhead components and the downhole casing. Such challenges need to be mitigated to achieve maximum output from these aging or even newly commissioned wells. The geothermal power industry has reported a wide range of corrosion problems. Given the highly corrosive conditions to be treated in the geothermal sector and the benefits of reduced unplanned downtime, operating cost savings would be expected if more CRAs clad products were used. In many cases, only the material's surface requires corrosion resistance and carbon or alloy steel can be clad with a more corrosion-resistant alloy. Up to 80% of the cost of using solid alloy can be saved by cladding. Carbon or low-alloy steel cladding can be carried out by overlay welding. This paper reviews available literature on corrosion in the geothermal environment and presents the successful use of clad products in other industries to support the rising demand for Philippine geothermal applications.

Abstract: The microstructure and corrosion properties of weld fusion zone and the heat affected zones of gas tungsten arc (GTA) welded AA2014 alloy, welded at varying speeds of 1.5mm/s, 2.5 mm/s and 3.5 mm/s were examined for gaining knowledge on the effect of welding speed on corrosion behavior at localized regions of the weldment. The macrostructure and microstructure of the welds were evaluated with optical microscope. The corrosion properties were examined with potentiodynamic polarization in aqueous 3.5% NaCl solution. The GTA welding has resulted in grain refinement fusion zone and dispersion of coarse Al₂Cu phases within the grains and along the grain boundaries of heat affected zones. With increase in welding speed the grain size of AA2014 at the fusion zone reduces significantly and also the corrosion resistance of the fusion zone and heat affected zone could decrease as it shows higher negative corrosion potential.

Abstract: Based directly on the neural network weights from testing and evaluating the coatings on real vehicle equipment, by inputting the values of the EIS characteristic parameter received from the real vehicle testing, memorizing the neural network weights under guideless training, it provides a quick and convenient method to evaluate the protective performance of vehicle equipment coatings, and thus the quick testing of the corrosion severity of vehicle equipment can be achieved.

Abstract: The TÜV Austria (formerly TÜV Vienna) has been testing different structures, mainly pressure equipment, since 1977 with Acoustic Emission. I will not enumerate all the different tests, which are more than 20.000 till today, but I will point out, how the test method has changed on some typical tests over the years. I will also remind you on the different possibilities, which have been offered by the rapid development of the electronic data acquisition and treatment, especially during the last 10 – 15 years.