Free Webinar: Detecting Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) using Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Methods
17/02/2010
The presence of hydrogen in industrial plants is a potential source of damage and a major concern for industrial plant owners. Therefore, on 23, 24 and 25 February 2010, SGS is offering a free web seminar focusing on the usage of advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for the identification of Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA). SGS has more than 25 years’ experience in the detection and quantification of Hot Hydrogen Attack.Hot Hydrogen Attack (HHA) is a form of degradation caused by hydrogen reacting with carbon, forming methane (CH4), which in turn can lead to catastrophic failure. The probability of HHA damage in industrial plants is dependent on the type of alloy, the stress, its partial hydrogen pressure and operating temperature. The presence of hydrogen in industrial plants is a potential source of damage that can cause unsafe situations. In the worst cases, HHA may lead to an actual break before any leakage is detected.
HHA can be detected in a number of ways but the reliability of some techniques is questionable. The webinar aims to provide a platform to enable facility owners from different industrial fields to better understand the process of Hot Hydrogen Attack and to discuss the most efficient and accurate inspection methods offered by SGS Industrial Services for the detection of HHA.
The webinar will be held by Norbert Trimborn, Head of the Competence Center for Special NDT Examinations in the Netherlands. Norbert Trimborn has been concentrating on studying NDT methods for more than 20 years and, since 1993, he has been the course leader for non-destructive testing techniques for several institutions.
In his webinar, Mr Trimborn will explain the formation of HHA in material, underlining the difference between HHA and Hot Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC). Attendees will be presented with the different inspection methods for parent material as well as for welds and heat affected zones. Furthermore, the webinar will provide advice on what to do if damage caused by HHA is detected.
With the webinar offered by SGS, you can widen your knowledge on the detection and quantification of Hot Hydrogen Attack in just 60 minutes.
The following sessions have been scheduled:
Tuesday 23 February 2010
(English Sessions)
- 9:00 am, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm – Amsterdam (GMT +01:00)
- 12:00 pm – Abu Dhabi (GMT +04:00)
- 4:00 pm – Singapore (GMT + 08:00)
- 1:00 pm – Brasilia (GMT -03:00)
- 10:00 am and 3:00 pm – Chicago (GMT -06:00)
Wednesday 24 February 2010
(English Session)
- 8:00 am – Sydney (GMT +11:00)
- 10:00 am – Wellington (GMT +13:00)
Thursday 25 February 2010
(English Sessions)
- 9:00 am and 5:00 pm – Amsterdam (GMT +01:00)
- 12:00 pm – Abu Dhabi (GMT +04:00)
- 4:00 pm – Singapore (GMT + 08:00)
- 1:00 pm – Brasilia (GMT -03:00)
- 10:00 am – Chicago (GMT -06:00)
To register for the webinar, visit the SGS Webinar Calendar at www.sgs.com/ndt
