Laboratory techniques

iCorrosion protection can sometimes fail (prematurely). The costs of corrosion protection are considerable and the damage suffered in the unexpected failure of the corrosion protection is therefore often high. DCC has extensive experience in performing failure analyzes. It is often incorrectly assumed that the failure was almost by definition caused by the preservation company. There are many other reasons why preservation systems sometimes fail prematurely, such as incorrect paint technical advice, a changed operating parameter of an installation or even errors during the manufacture of a paint product.

A failure analysis always starts with sound advice that first of all looks at the client’s goal and position. There is often a tendency to analyze and test as many things as possible without evaluating whether this contributes to finding a solution. Failure analyzes not only require the right technique, but above all, the right tactics.

DCC performs failure analyzes by using various laboratory techniques and inspection techniques. However, the correct interpretation of inspection and analysis results is decisive for a thorough failure analysis. In this case, the number of possible causes can often be reduced and the reason, or combination of reasons, can be determined.