Failure Analysis

• Failure analysis
• Did a failure happen before the fire or as a result?
• Was corrosion an issue, or impact?
• Was the part misused or improperly installed?
• Microscopic examination of fracture surfaces
• Preservation of fracture surfaces with immediate response
• Looking for evidence of corrosion, manufacturing defects, or material flaws
• SEM, EDS, and FTIR analysis
• Examination of microstructure and fracture surfaces where the detail is too fine to be seen with optical microscopy
• We can identify if an improper material was used and identify undesirable constituents, alloying, and deposits/contamination
• Evaluate if an improper material was used or if a material was used improperly
• Water heater examination
• Evaluate the failure mode
• Was it improper installation, a material flaw, a manufacturing defect, physical abuse, or simply old age?
• Leak rate
• Warranty lookup
• We have developed test methods to evaluate the functionality of the anode rod and vacuum relief valve
• Pipe and plumbing fitting failure
• Improper installation
• Material flaw or manufacturing defect
• Physical abuse
• Corrosion
• Leak rate