Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an inspection and analysis technique used by the oil and gas industry, among others, to evaluate pipeline properties without destroying the serviceability of the original system. Surface corrosion, mechanical damage and cracks are the most common discontinuities detected by visual examinations. As NDT managers or project engineers working for a utility […]
Corrosion and fatigue have been the dominant degradation mechanisms in offshore structures, and the combination of the two, known as corrosion fatigue, has amplified effects on structures in harsh marine environments. New types of structure are now being developed for use in harsh and highly dynamic marine environments, particularly for renewable energy applications. However, they […]
