Power
Generation
Many power generation systems contain parts which thermally cycle and are susceptible to corrosion. This environment, along with the manufacturing process, can predispose the parts to premature failure.
We can monitor stresses produced during manufacturing. Stresses can be beneficial, as in the case of compressive stresses which help prevent cracking. Likewise, stresses can be detrimental, as in the case of tensile stresses which can be introduced during manufacturing and service.
Surface enhancement techniques such as shot peening can introduce helpful residual stresses. By measuring residual stresses, the effects of any harmful stresses discovered can be mitigated. Materials Testing’s nondestructive techniques can quickly and easily provide a direct measurement of the residual stress state of a variety of power generation components.
A Reputation for Knowledge and Customer Service
At TEC Materials Testing, we have dedicated ourselves to improving the quality of manufactured products through the application of advanced scientific methods in our products and services.
Since 1982, TEC has designed and manufactured x-ray diffraction (XRD) systems to provide superior testing of metal and ceramic commercial engineering components. One thing our customers know about TEC Materials Testing is that our systems and services have set an industry standard for residual stress and retained austenite measurements.
Our decades of work with manufacturers across a wide range of industries have given us unparalleled knowledge of and experience in stress analysis applications. We understand how important it is that your components are built to endure even the most extreme environments. Our use of the latest technologies and mastery of current analysis techniques make us the natural choice for your materials testing needs.
Technology You Can Rely On
Our products are built for faster, more convenient testing in the field and in the lab. Our x-ray diffraction solutions, which have been in continuous use throughout the world for more than 30 years, are engineered to be compact and portable, delivering results at the speed you need. Serving the automotive, aerospace, power generation, infrastructure, medical components and heavy machinery industries, we provide assistance on site or from our Knoxville, TN-based laboratory, where our A2LA-accredited lab (1033.01) provides mechanical testing that meets the requirements of ISO-IEC 17025: 2005. All testing is done in accordance with ASTM and SAE standards.
Our team of engineers and qualified staff, having more than 75 years of combined experience and are eager to meet your measurement needs guaranteeing rapid results. Today we are the knowledge leader and trusted partner to industrial customers providing simple solutions to complex materials testing problems across a variety of industries worldwide.