Industry

Power Generation Testing

Navajo power generation station is a coal-fired steam plant near Page, Arizona

Power industry testing services help ensure nuclear power plants and other power-generating facilities operate safely and reliably. The materials testing and nondestructive testing (NDT) services provided by independent test labs are an essential component of power generation testing.

LTI plays an important role in inspecting materials that go into new sites and analyzing parts that fail or need repair at existing plants. LTI is a metal testing specialist with full lines of destructive testing and nondestructive testing services.

Our expertise extends across various power generation technologies such as:

Nuclear
Electrical
Gas
Hydro Electric
Wind
Solar
And more

The LTI Advantage:

Comprehensive Testing Capabilities:

We offer a one-stop solution for a wide range of materials, from metal alloys to composites, serving multiple industries within the power generation sector, including nuclear, thermal, and renewable energy.

Unparalleled Expertise:

Lab Testing boasts a team of seasoned metallurgists and technicians with decades of combined experience in power generation industry testing, ensuring the highest level of expertise and accuracy in test results.

Industry Partnerships:

We collaborate with industry organizations, research institutions, and manufacturers to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and best practices.

Proven Track Record:

We can provide testimonials, case studies, and references from satisfied clients to showcase our track record in delivering value to power generation industries.

Rapid Turnaround Times:

Lab Testing understands the importance of time-sensitive projects in power generation. We prioritize quick turnaround times without compromising on quality or accuracy.

LTI’s Power Generation Testing Services

LTI’s quality system is in accordance with 10CFR50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 for nuclear industry power and fuel reprocessing plants. Our Quality Program has been audited by the Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC). We perform all required power industry testing for the upgrading of existing sites and the utilization of unqualified source material. In accordance with ASME Section III NCA-3800, 10CFR50 Appendix B or ASME NQA-1, laboratory test reports are provided with each order.

Power Generation Approvals

LTI has been audited and approved by the following manufacturing companies and material suppliers in the power generation industry:

BWXT
GE Power & Energy
Honeywell
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
NIAC – Nuclear Industry Assessment Corporation
NUPIC – Nuclear Procurement Issues Corporation
Siemens
Westinghouse

Services Specific to the Power Industry

Our engineers, chemists, and technicians provide a wide range of accredited power generation testing capabilities for fast, reliable answers.

Chemical Analysis

LTI can analyze metals, ores, ferroalloys, ceramics, and nonmetallic samples to determine if they meet detrimental material limits.

Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Spectroscopy (ICP-AES, ICP-MS, AES)
SEM/EDS
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Carbon / Sulfur / Nitrogen / Oxygen / Hydrogen Determination
Wet Chemistry

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Corrosion Testing

ASTM A262 Practice A, B, C, D, E
ASTM G28 Methods A & B
ASTM G48 Methods A & B
ASTM A923 Method C
Salt Spray / Salt Fog
Humidity Testing
Passivation Testing
Temperature Testing

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Mechanical Testing

Tensile Testing
Charpy Impact Testing
Drop Weight Test
Hardness Testing
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Stress Rupture
Creep Test
Weld Testing
Heat Treat Capability Testing

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Fatigue & Fracture Testing

Fracture Toughness Testing
Fatigue Crack Growth Testing
High-cycle Fatigue and Low-cycle Fatigue Testing

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Metallurgical Analysis

Microstructure
Microhardness (Knoop & Vickers)
Grain Size (ASTM E112)
Inclusion Rating (ASTM E45)
Plating Thickness
Carbide Precipitation
Ferrite by Point Count (ASTM E562)
Intergranular Attack / Oxidation
Alpha Case
Intergranular Corrosion (ASTM A262)
Sensitization
Surface Contamination
Nodularity / Nodule Count
Eutectic Melting
Macro-etch (ASTM E340)
Grain Flow
Surface Condition
Surface Finish
Case Depth
Carburization / Decarburization
Weld Qualification

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Nondestructive Testing

Ultrasonic Testing
Hydrostatic Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Liquid Penetrant Inspection
X-ray Inspection (Radiography)

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Additional Services

For your convenience, LTI provides much more than testing:

Specimen Preparation – We can prepare your test specimens from metals and many plastics according to ASTM specifications.
Calibration Services – We’ll help you keep your measuring tools, gages, masters, and other measuring instruments in reliable working order – with services either at your facility or ours.

LTI has provided excellent customer service throughout several projects, adjusting their standard practices to accommodate specific requests of the customer. The employees involved have been helpful and responsive, we appreciate the personalized service.

LTI has been a trusted partner with unmatched customer service, dependable deliveries, and excellent quality in mechanical and ultrasonic testing for many years. The entire team at LTI truly cares about their customers and I look forward to working with them for a long time.

I wanted to thank you guys for really coming through for us. You guys were relentless responding to our requests. LTI Rocks!

It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your team at LTI, and I will always cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. I can honestly say there has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me.

I just wanted to take a moment here to thank you and LTI team for making it a great year for us. I have been recently getting great feedback on the data that I compiled for our project. And needless to say – the only reason I was able to accomplish this was for your timely testing of all the 100s of coupons I had this year. It all so beautifully played out. Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data, even though I sometimes make it hard for y’all, haha! And also your very prompt responses to my every question. It has been great working with you all this past year and looking forward to the new year. Thank you once again! Heads-up – we have a ton of samples that will be coming your way in the new year!

I cannot thank you and your team enough for giving our needs your top attention. Thanks to the preliminary reports we received from you this morning, we were able to get the approval we needed in time.

Just wanted to recognize you and the lab for getting these plate specimens done on time under short notice. Thanks so much!

I and my entire high-maintenance crew would like to thank you and your whole crew for getting us the results on our last-minute expedite today … each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!

I would like to thank you and the associated departments at LTI that have helped delivered these reports in a short turnaround time. Our customer appreciates it.

We’ve counted on LTI for many years to handle all of our testing needs because we know their work is always done with quality and integrity. The LTI team is an important part of our success in the metals Industry.

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Laboratory Testing Inc. has the capacity and capabilities to handle all your material testing needs in a single location. Since 1984, we’ve aided customers worldwide with accurate nondestructive testing and precise material lab services. Request a quote or contact us today to see how our industry-leading turnaround times can keep your mission-critical approvals moving forward.

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