the most accurate nondestructive tensile and fracture toughness testing available.
Originally developed for the nuclear industry, now used by top operators and laboratories worldwide.
What We Do
ABI® Integrity Services develops technology that non-destructively provides tensile and fracture toughness properties of metals. The proprietary ABI® test method saves program and facility owners costs and time lost from conventional, destructive testing.
What We Provide
Testing Systems
Training
Consulting
Industry Applications
Originally developed for applications within the nuclear industry, ABI® testing has been used on pressure vessels, forgings, coke drums, offshore platforms, and oil & gas pipelines to deterministically assess the structural integrity of these components following normal and accident service conditions.
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Cutting-Edge ABI® Technology
Nondestructively Determine Pipe Grade and Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP)
ABI® Testing Advantages
ABI® systems provide a nondestructive measurement of tensile strength and fracture toughness for steel. This eliminates the need to cut any samples as well as the costs and time associated with traditional destructive and time consuming testing methods.
Mechanical Properties
List of the key mechanical properties that can be measured with the help of ABI® Integrity Services.
- Fracture master curve analysis
- Fracture toughness values
- Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP)
- Reference temperature
- Strain-hardening exponent (n)
- Strength coefficient (k)
- True-plastic strain curve
- True-stress
- Ultimate strength
- Uniform ductility
- Yield strength
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Exclusive Rights and Access to ABI® Technology
ABI® Integrity Services has exclusive access to ABI® technology and systems. We believe this investment in ABI® testing systems provides the most accurate nondestructive testing available for steel infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is nondestructive testing a preferred option by many industries?
Nondestructive testing helps companies reduce costs as the material to be tested can survive the process unharmed, thus saving resources. Nondestructive testing is also safe as it consists of methods that are harmless to humans. Nondestructive testing is also known for its high efficiency rate that involves thorough methods that offer a quick evaluation of materials. Nondestructive testing is also highly accurate and predictable without inflicting harm to workers.
Does internal pressure of an in-service pipeline affect the ABI® test?
Internal pressure or a hoop stress condition creates ONLY elastic stress on the internal surface of an in-service pipeline. The maximum allowed hoop stress cannot produce yield strength of the pipe in order to avoid pipeline bulging and any potential failure. Hence, the elastic stress (which is lower than the yield strength by the margin of safety used in the MAOP) cannot affect the test results of the ABI®test.