In the field of materials technology ÅF offers expertise and services that include:
- Materials technology consultations
- Damage reports
- Lifetime assessments
- Welding techniques
- Vibration problems
- Design calculations (strength)
- Steam and process water treatments
- Corrosion issues
- Inspections
- Design reviews and manufacturing inspections
- Research
- Testing
- Training and education
We have recently been involved in assignments such as:
- Status assessment and inspection of process equipment such as kraft recovery units, digesters and evaporation plants for the pulp and paper industry
- Risk assessments for production plants and distribution networks for district heating and cooling
- Selection of material and strength calculations for the conversion and expansion of steam generators and power boilers for biofuels
- Materials technology consulting for the nuclear power and construction industries
Adjacent to these services ÅF-Kontroll is accredited by the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) for the inspection of virtually all types of lifting equipment and pressure-bearing equipment and for carrying out non-destructive testing (NDT).