Deep-dive tutorials, research breakdowns, and industry insights on steel, alloys, heat treatment, casting, and the science behind every metal.
From ferrous fundamentals to exotic superalloys — every branch of metallurgy covered.
Technical guide to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Covers SRB mechanism, tubercle formation, monitoring by DNA analysis, biocide treatment, and pigging for MIC prevention in pipelines.
Technical guide to erosion-corrosion in oil and gas pipework. Covers flow-accelerated corrosion, impingement attack, droplet erosion, material selection (Cr-Mo steels, DSS), and monitoring techniques.
Step-by-step tutorial on writing a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) per AWS D1.1 and ISO 15614-1. Covers essential variables, pWPS, PQR testing requirements, and WPS approval documentation.
Step-by-step guide to using hardness conversion tables. Covers HRC/HV/HB/HRA scales, approximate UTS correlation for steel, limitations of conversions, and ASTM E140 standard conversion table excerpt.
Step-by-step tutorial on pressure vessel wall thickness calculation per ASME VIII Div.1. Covers Barlow’s formula, design pressure, allowable stress, joint efficiency, corrosion allowance, and worked example.
Practical tutorial on selecting and specifying surface treatments. Covers electroplating, anodising, nitriding, phosphating, and hard chrome — selection criteria, drawing specification, and quality verification.