“Towards a longer lifetime of offshore wind turbine monopile structures by better understanding the FATigue CORrosion mechanisms”
Read moreWith an ever-increasing number of steel constructions in residential and industrial buildings, fire safety remains a work of continuous improvement. The main parameter used is the ‘fire resistance period’ –…
Read moreSteel, non-ferro, painted materials, metallic coatings, tubes, flat samples, small, large, thin, thick, you name it, the OCAS glow discharge optical emission spectrometer (GD-OES) can analyse it
Read moreNot only is the OCAS microscopy lab being relocated, state-of-the art new equipment is being added.
Read moreOCAS created a dedicated task force to support key accounts in ensuring the reliability of their safety-critical industrial assets.
Read moreLifetime assessment is essential towards decision support for quantification of lifetime extension and optimisation of predictive maintenance.
Read moreA new seabed pipeline had been struck by an anchor. In addition to being moved out of its position, the pipeline was also deformed. As this brought the pipeline out…
Read moreSealing matters have many different aspects. Thanks to its various skills and advanced equipment, OCAS is in a good position to look at sealing-related problems from all angles.
Read moreIncreasing demand for seals that can withstand ever higher pressures in severe operating conditions need advanced numerical modelling to simulate these conditions and predict leak tightness.
Read moreShell explains the benefits of working with OCAS
Read moreInvestigating complex matter requires custom-built equipment
Read moreAs electron microscopes are sensitive to vibration OCAS first revamped an area in the basement of its Zelzate head quarters building before installing the brand new TEM.
Read moreMetallic coating developments concentrate on altering the microstructure. However, characterising this often complex microstructures is not easy.
Read moreWhat if you want to test an alternative electrolyte? What is the most effective way to optimise your plating parameters? The OCAS upscaling plating pilot is available for your next…
Read moreMaterial forming and shaping through plastic deformation is still one of the most efficient and economical manufacturing processes and is therefore extensively used in large industries such as automotive, appliance,…
Read moreSour corrosion is a serious issue that can cause material failure at stress levels well below the yield strength.
Read moreAn often underestimated threat to our economy is steel corrosion, in any kind of industry where water meets steel: the maritime sector, ports, water purification plants, energy production, offshore renewable…
Read moreOffshore wind is moving fast ahead, especially since cost has come down significantly. Currently, further efficiency improvements are being investigated. OCAS is equipped with a test bench that reduces the…
Read moreLab tools are ideal for cost-effective product development. However, in order to collect all the necessary data needed for future industrial upscaling, automation including full data logging is a major…
Read moreNew steel grades or new applications making use of additive manufacturing may require new solutions for welding wire.
Read moreThe OCAS heavy gauge reversible hot rolling lab scale mill has been fully automated. As manual manipulations are no longer required, blocks with a weight up to 65 kg can…
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