Technical

Working together with global Stainless Steel Materials’ experts, engineers and companies involved in the manufacture or use of stainless steels/CRAs, we provide here a selection of original, non-commercial articles. These in-depth technical papers are written or co-written by operating companies, describing commercially viable new technologies and case histories of successful applications, backed by data. Topics include tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels.

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Nickel Institute publishes a guide on alloy selection

The Nickel Institute has published the latest in a series of updated technical publications aimed at helping engineers and specifiers select corrosion-resistant materials.

Focus on welding duplex at Duplex World 2021

While duplex stainless steels are strong and versatile materials, they need to be treated with respect during welding. At Duplex World 2021 (24 & 25 February, RDM Rotterdam, the Netherlands), two separate sessions will cover this important topic.An interactive workshop on 24 Feb, titled 'Welding & special treatments' will begin with a discussion of duplex/ super duplex GTAW pipe welding.

BUTTING produces GluBi® pipes from July 2020

From July 2020, BUTTING produces GluBi® pipes, glue bonded mechanically lined pipes, for a customer project for the first time.

Rolling mill stand geometry for maintenance of the mill

Correct mill stand geometry is essential for effective and accurate gauge control, strip/plate quality and maintenance of the mill and its associated parts, like bearings, chocks, hydraulic clamps, bending and balancing systems as well as gauge control systems.

Air Products and thyssenkrupp sign exclusive SCA

Air Products and thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA). The two companies will collaborate exclusively in key regions, using their complementary technology, engineering, and project execution strengths to develop projects supplying green hydrogen.

On board with marine scrubbers: Resilient solutions for lower emissions

Ever-tightening sulphur oxide (SOx) emission regulations are increasing the use of marine scrubbers globally. Scrubbers operate in a highly corrosive environment and require the resilience of nickel-containing alloys to prevent failure.

Sandvik receives two awards from NACE International

NACE International recently awarded its 2020 Distinguished Organization Award to Sandvik Materials Technology, and Sandvik’s Ulf Kivisäkk was also awarded the NACE Technical Achievement Award.

Shortage of engineers starting to impact industry

According to reports from various countries, there is a shortage of qualified engineers in general across many industries. If the public and the private sectors are not pro-active, this shortage could lead to significant economic losses and collateral damage. The good news is that there many ‘fixes’ but, given the complexity of the issue, a comprehensive approach is required.

Swedish industry joins forces for electrical heating

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted a project that will evaluate the potential of replacing gas-fired furnaces with electrically heated furnaces for material heating. The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions through better energy efficiency and reduced loss of material.

Dr Kantsler joins Central Petroleum Limited as Director

Central Petroleum Limited announced the appointment of Dr Agu Kantsler as a Director of the Company, effective 15 June 2020.