Jet Impingement Corrosion Testing: Advancing Flow Corrosion Analysis for Industry Applications
by: Suresh Divi, PhD, PE, APMP In industries where materials are subjected to aggressive flow conditions—such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation—understanding the impact of flow on corrosion is critical. Corrosion not only compromises asset integrity but... read More....
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Feb 2025
Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Developments in Injection Well Metallurgy
By: Adam C. Rowe, P. E.Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is recognized as a crucial carbon management technology, and projects to capture, transport, and store CO2 are continuing to garner significant attention. While construction of CCS facilities is in many ways similar to... read More....
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Aug 2024
Unlocking the Mystery of Hard Spots on Vintage Pipes
By: Sri Chimbli, PE, AWS CWEng/CWIOver the years, vintage pipes have often been subject to unexpected ruptures, a phenomenon attributed to the presence of 'hard spots'. These are areas of heightened hardness on the outside surface, exceeding 327 HB (35 HRC). The ability to accurately... read More....
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Mar 2024
Considerations for Additively Manufactured Parts
I grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation, and among the many amazing technological achievements commonplace aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, I found replicator technology was one of the most interesting. The prospect of having whatever you want, built to your exact... read More....
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Jun 2022
At the Needle Point: The Role of Materials in a Coronavirus Vaccine
The development of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has captured—perhaps uniquely—the attention of a global audience of scientists, medical doctors, politicians, and the general public. However, identifying a viable vaccine candidate is only one of the first, of... read More....
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Aug 2020
