QSC offers technical support on metallic materials, metallurgical processes, material certification, heat treatment and the evaluation of manufacturing or service-related material issues.
These services build on the company's original background in metallurgy and chemical treatments, and complement engineering, welding, inspection and quality assurance activities.
Typical materials include carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless and duplex stainless steels, nickel alloys, heat-resistant steels and other project-specific materials.
Review and monitoring cover treatment procedures, temperature cycles, thermocouple placement, heating and cooling rates, holding times, calibrated equipment and time-temperature records.
QSC provides consultancy on chemical cleaning, pickling, passivation and other surface treatments, in line with environmental requirements and material compatibility.
Assessment of materials for oil and gas equipment in H2S-containing environments to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156: material and hardness requirements, heat-treatment condition, welding and weld hardness, and review of the material documentation.
Where tests require an accredited laboratory, QSC coordinates and reviews the testing; it does not operate the laboratory itself.