Wayland Engineering

A failure investigation begins with the examination and evaluation of a failed component. Using techniques such as visual inspection, metallography, liquid penetrant/magnetic particle inspection, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness testing, and chemical analysis we determine the root cause of a component failure.

Using the results of such an analysis in combination with the component service history, we make recommendations to our clients and assist them in preparing a corrective or preventative action plan that will prevent a costly or dangerous recurrence.

Failure analysis can be performed on components shipped to our testing facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia or can be performed onsite using field metallographic replication techniques.

Our fully equipped laboratory facility includes a full range of destructive materials testing services. We provide necessary testing for Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ) requirements to satisfy provincial regulatory agencies as well as other governing bodies (CWB, ASME, etc.).

In addition to our extensive testing experience, our in depth knowledge of CSA and ASME codes allow us to customize testing parameters to optimize the range of qualification.

Wayland Engineering also provides other testing services as well as designing customized testing for unique or one-of-a-kind requirements.

By providing onsite FMR services (also known as in-situ replication) and portable hardness testing, we allow our clients to assess components that are too large or costly to disassemble for inspection. As one of our core competencies, we have been performing this service for over 25 years and have developed unique FMR solutions for almost every situation.

Metallurgical replication is used by clients to determine if components are fit for service, assess fire damage, assess creep life, and determine if indications found through conventional non-destructive testing are from original fabrication or are service related.

In addition to specialized FMR services, we also provide clients with field Metallurgical Engineers capable of managing complex fabrication, repair, and materials challenges.

Engineering structures normally require periodic assessment of their damage tolerance to various forms of degradation. This is especially true for components built to old editions of construction codes or when unexpected degradation is found.

Cracking and other forms of damage can be introduced into the structure due to material manufacturing processes, fabrication, or as the result of in service degradation. Assessment procedures are normally employed to assess parameters such as remaining life, critical crack length, leak before break, inspection intervals, etc. to ascertain whether the component is "fit" for its intended environment and service loadings.

Wayland Engineering Ltd. maintains the expertise to perform all aspects of fit for service (FFS) assessments for critical engineering structures.

Identifying possible damage mechanisms and predicting corrosion rates is a difficult task for Inspectors and Engineers running petrochemical, chemical, and power generation facilities. Our extensive experience allows us to help guide clients in screening sites for potential damage mechanisms, estimating corrosion rates, performing probability assessments, and generating lab test data for field use.

Wayland Engineering also performs standardized corrosion testing to recognized ASTM standards and can develop customized testing solutions for unique applications.

With our diverse team including former owner-users, our Asset Integrity Engineers can help you audit, review, execute, or implement asset integrity programs and provide specialty asset integrity services.

Some of our services include:

• Building, executing, and auditing API Inspection Programs including Risk Based Inspection (RBI).

• Building, executing, and auditing Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs).

• Inspection planning and execution