Non-Abrasive Cleaning Methods for Turbine Components
Non-Abrasive Cleaning Methods for Turbine Components: Preserving Tolerances and Coatings A technical assessment of cleaning methods that maintain surface integrity on precision turbomachinery Executive Summary Modern gas turbine components rely on advanced coating systems and tight dimensional tolerances to achieve optimal aerodynamic performance and service life. Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), MCrAlY bond coats, and chromide […]
NORM in Oil and Gas Equipment: Sources, Risks, and Regulatory Framework
Understanding naturally occurring radioactive materials in production systems and the path to compliant management Executive Summary Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is an unavoidable byproduct of oil and gas production that concentrates in equipment through well-understood geochemical processes. Despite being routine, NORM is often misunderstood by operations personnel unfamiliar with radiological hazards, leading to either […]