Select language Our tests for the Energy sector evaluate the resistance and reliability of materials used in extreme conditions, such as corrosive environments, high temperatures and pressures.
The production of electricity through renewable sources plays a fundamental role in the future of the planet, where reducing CO2 emissions is one of the paths towards environmental sustainability.
Our team supports the customer in the study and research of innovative materials, in identifying the causes of failure and in the research and testing of new materials.
We analyze the resistance and functionality of components and materials by exposing them to extreme environmental conditions, accelerated aging, and mechanical stress. Using a wide range of instruments, we perform chemical and physical characterization of materials to evaluate their properties. We identify the causes of breakages or malfunctions, highlighting the critical points of the product or component through failure analysis.
We perform corrosion testing, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing on materials and components used in power generation plants and the oil and gas extraction industry, ensuring safety and optimal performance.
We test new materials for the energy sector, evaluating their performance in critical environments and promoting large-scale application.
We investigate the causes of component failures, improving their reliability and safety.
We study the characteristics of materials and coatings to reduce environmental impact and increase sustainability in the Energy Oil & Gas sector.
All tests can be structured in a completely customised manner, based on the customer's requirements. We offer tailor-made tests for materials, conditions of use and required regulations, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
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From internal combustion engines to electric and hydrogen engines, from infotainment to interior trim, the Pontlab team supports customers with experience and expertise to carry out tests that guarantee product reliability.
The oil & gas sector has always played a key role in the global power generation industry, which requires the utmost safety and reliability of its materials. Continuity of production requires the use of products that can withstand extreme conditions and maintain performance over long periods of time.
Our testing activities for the Energy sector aim to anticipate the occurrence of potential critical issues and component failures by identifying surface defects or inclusions using SEM (electronic microscopy), metallographic analysis, and modern technologies such as industrial computed tomography (CT) and 3D laser scanning.
In our dedicated stress corrosion cracking laboratory, we perform stress corrosion tests in aggressive gas mixtures, including at high temperatures and pressures, in compliance with NACE, ISO, and ASTM standards.
Pontlab is the first laboratory in Italy, and one of the few in Europe, to hold Accredia accreditation for low strain rate tests in gases, according to NACE TM0198 and ASTM G129 standards.
The increasing demand for electricity requires the development of new systems for the construction, transportation, and storage of substances such as hydrogen and ammonia. Hydrogen is essential to a sustainable energy future due to its ability to store and transport clean energy. Hydrogen embrittlement of steels has long been recognized, and therefore research and development of new materials and their compatibility with hydrogen are becoming increasingly important. Pontlab has implemented test methods for assessing hydrogen embrittlement in a gaseous environment containing H₂ at high pressure and/or high temperature to concretely support its partners towards the future. We perform tests according to the ASTM G142-98 (2016) standard "Test method for determining the susceptibility of metals to embrittlement in high-pressure environments containing hydrogen." The method is accredited by Accredia, the Italian accreditation body.
The increasing demand for electricity requires research into new systems for the construction, transportation, and storage of substances such as hydrogen and ammonia (ammonia). Used as an innovative energy carrier, compatibility studies with the materials used to build storage and transportation tanks are required.
The increased demand for electricity requires research into new fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia. These gases require the study and use of new materials suitable for the construction of storage tanks and distribution pipes.
The demand for energy production from renewable sources requires the development of panels that are increasingly efficient and reliable over time. To guarantee performance, all system components (inverters, accessories, wiring) must be tested to withstand harsh weather conditions and atmospheric agents through specific laboratory tests.
Wind turbines and micro wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity: a type of clean energy that can also be supplied at night or in winter. The functionality of the system must be guaranteed by laboratory tests that simulate the effect of atmospheric agents, in order to confirm the durability of the product.
The regulatory standards of reference for the Energy Oil & Gas sector include
API (American Petroleum Institute)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
ISO 15156
ISO 10423
IEC 60079
DNV GL
All tests can be performed in a completely customized manner, adapting to the customer's needs. Pontlab also offers tailored consulting services to define the most suitable tests, ensuring reliable and targeted results.
