Metallurgical Failure Analysis - Forensic Engineering
Power and Utilities Industries
Metallurgical failure analysis provided by MTi can help minimize and eliminate the extreme effects of unexpected down time in the power industry. We specialize in rapid response with prompt report turnaround. When the root cause of the metal product failure is identified, results are communicated immediately. Recommendations can be made to help prevent future unscheduled outages. Please refer to our Testimonials page for comments from our clients in the Power Industry.
Below are several case study reports from the power and Utilities industries in which we service. Some of the examples include high temperature oxidation failure, hot oxidation corrosion, heater tube failure and failed aluminized steel heater tubes. All client information has been removed from these reports for confidentiality reasons.
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Power and Utilities Industries Failure Analysis Case Studies:
![]() Failed Steel Heater Tube Case Study |
![]() Inconel Condenser Tube Case Study |
Metallurgical failure analysis of a component can prevent recurring failures, help with preventative detection, or suggest remedies. If you have a metal product failure that you would like investigated, just take a moment to fill in our information request form and we'll gladly provide you with an estimate.




