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Power Generation Coatings Analysis
Want to improve the quality and functionality of the coating systems used on power generation components?
Our coatings analysis services include detailed characterization and evaluation, using a range of techniques such as chemical analysis, thermal analysis, mechanical testing and imaging techniques.
By determining raw materials and processing parameters we can help you to produce an optimized product.
Our services for the power generation include characterization of chemical composition, thickness, homogeneity, porosity, microstructure, interface interactions, bonding, surface roughness, micro hardness, discoloration, wear and changes in functionality of coating systems and performance.
At Lucideon, we have developed the metallographic techniques to perform the proper sampling, sectioning, mounting and polishing to effectively analyze and image coatings in cross-section. Proper technique is required to preserve true coating features, such as retention of coating edges.
Examples include:
- Analysis of porous coatings made by Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods
- Characterization and evaluation of Thermal Barrier Coating systems for turbine blades
- Analysis of functional polymeric coatings for power generation components
- Evaluation of wear coatings.
Surface analysis techniques are compatible with retrospective 3D mapping and depth profiling techniques. Detailed surface topography and color-coded chemical constituent maps may be provided from a surface or cross-sectional plane to provide a thorough understanding and characterization of any coating system.
To learn more about our surface analysis techniques, click here.
On Demand Webinars
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Hydrogen - Diffusion, Permeability, Hydride Formation and Metallic Embrittlement - Part 2
The growing use of hydrogen in the energy industry sets in motion a myriad of metallurgical issues and problems. The metallurgical community has long been dealing with problems associated with hydrogen interaction with metals; from containment in its liquid state at cryogenic temperatures to its burning as a fuel at high temperatures and everything in between. This is part two of a two-part webinar series that addresses some of the more complex metallurgical issues related to hydrogen..
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Hydrogen - Diffusion, Permeability, Hydride Formation and Metallic Embrittlement - Part 1
The growing use of hydrogen in the energy industry sets in motion a myriad of metallurgical issues and problems. The metallurgical community has long been dealing with problems associated with hydrogen interaction with metals; from containment in its liquid state at cryogenic temperatures to its burning as a fuel at high temperatures and everything in between. This is part one of a two-part webinar series that addresses some of the more complex metallurgical issues related to hydrogen.
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Cleaning Issues with Additive Manufactured Devices
While this general topic has been covered in various webinars in the past, here we isolate several key aspects of the problem. The unique porous coated surfaces of new additively manufactured (AM) medical implants have proven to be quite complex and are creating challenges with respect to effective cleaning.