A Review of
2013
A strong commitment to technical excellence and the drive for continuous improvement in what we do.
Kuala Lumpur
Great Abington
Contents Governance
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Research and Development
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Industry Sectors
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Technologies
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Training and Examination Services
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Industrial Member Companies
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Port Talbot
(cover pages) Innovative rotating four-point bending machine for full scale sour service testing, designed and built by TWI. Jack Smith and Catherine Richardson
Great Abington
TWI’s extensive re-development programme, with purpose-built facilities in Port Talbot, Great Abington and Kuala Lumpur.
Governance
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Council Council is the governing body of TWI and consists of elected representatives from Industrial Member companies and Professional Members.
President Bertil Pekkari HonFWeldI
Chairman Grahame Nix OBE Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership
Council Members Nazmi Adams
Consultant
Dr Debashish Bhattacharjee
Tata Research, Development & Technology
Dr David Clarke
E.ON New Build & Technology
Eur Ing Norman Cooper CEng, FIMMM, FWeldI
BAE Systems Marine Ltd
Eur Ing Alan Denney
Professional Members
Dr Richard Dolby OBE, HonDMet, FIMMM, HonFWeldI, FREng
Professional Members
Maxwell George CEng, FWeldI
Professional Members
Eur Ing David Howarth CEng, MIMMM, FWeldI
Professional Members
Professor John Irven, MA, PhD, C.Sci, C.Chem, FRSC
Consultant
Professor Richard Jones
DSTL
Professor Steven Jones CEng, FWeldI
Professional Members
Eur Ing Paul Jordinson CEng, FWeldI
Professional Members
Nigel Knee
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
Johann Krancioch CEng, MIMMM, FWeldI
Professional Members
John O’Brien, CEng
Chevron Corporation
Eur Ing Crawford Lochhead CEng, FIMMM
Professional Members
Andrew Nowicki FWeldI
Professional Members
Dr Stephen Paterson CEng, MIMMM, SenMWeldI
Shell UK Ltd
Dr Robert Rivett
Emerson Electric – Europe
Eur Ing Robert Sawdon FWeldI
Professional Members
Julio Toliani CEng, FWeldI
Professional Members
John Waud CEng, MIMMM, FWeldI, FIQA
Professional Members
Finance and General Purposes Committee Grahame Nix OBE, Chairman Paul Tooms, Vice Chairman Eur Ing Norman Cooper CEng, FIMMM, FWeldI
Vice Chairman Paul Tooms BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd
Eur Ing David Howarth CEng, MIMMM, FWeldI Professor John Irven, MA, PhD, C.Sci, C.Chem, FRSC
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Message from the Chief Executive 2013 was a very eventful and successful year for TWI. It was successful because TWI continued to grow, achieving a turnover of about £75m and generating over £9m in cash for re-investment into the organisation for the benefit of our Industrial Members and stakeholders. We met our key targets, more than a fifth of our business is now overseas and TWI worldwide staff numbers have grown to over 900, a quarter of whom operate overseas. And the year was eventful because we began work on the £43m re-development of the Great Abington site to accommodate the National Structural Integrity Research Centre; we started work on the construction of our new bespoke South East Asia headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and our team in Wales moved into purpose-built facilities in the centre of Port Talbot. Our plans for 2014 and beyond have built on the strategy map concept introduced in 2012 but also on more detailed analyses of our products and our position amongst competing organisations to develop clear work programmes for our services in industrial membership, single client projects, training, examination and certification programmes, and joint industry and collaborative projects to name but the key ones.
There were many highlights in 2013. Other than our ongoing technical and organisational progress, we hosted several highprofile events and delegations which included UK and Malaysian government Secretaries of State and Ministers, Members of national and European parliaments and hundreds of local and national business people and public servants. TWI was recognised as one of the top 15 most influential businesses in the Cambridge region and as one of the top 100 best performing regional businesses of 2012 and 2013 by Grant Thornton Cambridgeshire. We benefited from wider exposure via a technology feature on adhesives during prime time on the BBC, during which there was significant footage of our laboratories and our expert Ewen Kellar demonstrating adhesive joining live on television. There were several appearances of TWI staff in local and national television news programmes; our hand-held laser cutting video went viral on YouTube and has received over 400,000 views, and Wayne Thomas, the inventor of the friction stir welding process, was honoured by having a new laboratory named after him in Germany. All these achievements improved our local, national and global profile. TWI received many compliments and letters of appreciation from Industrial Members and we won significant additional work via referrals from existing customers. Such word-of-mouth recommendations are a most important indication of our clients’ perception of the quality of our work. For TWI to continue to grow and progress towards our long-term vision, we must maintain the clear sense of our mission, a strong commitment to do something worthwhile and the drive to improve what we do. We need to apply and adapt our plans in response to the signals of our markets and Member requirements in a flexible and responsive way. My sincere appreciation goes to all TWI staff for their dedication and hard work in these busy times and we are also most grateful to our officers, external boards and governing bodies for their support and guidance.
Dr Christoph Wiesner Chief Executive
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Executive Board
Steven Yianni
Dr Christoph Wiesner
Dr Reza Razmjoo
Professor Aamir Khalid
Paul Craddock
Peter Oakley
Gillian Leech
Keith White
MBA, MA(Cantab), CEng, FIMechE Non-executive Director
BSc, MSc, PhD Director, Business Development
BSc, MSc, MIMMM, FWeldI Non-executive Director
FAIA, MBCS Director, Finance and Services
Dr Paul Woollin
MA, PhD, CEng, FIMMM, FWeldI Director, Research
Associate Directors Eur Ing Tim Jessop BSc(Eng), ACGI, CEng, FWeldI Graham Wylde BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, SenMWeldI
Roger Wise BSc, PhD, MBA, CEng, CPhys, MWeldI Robert Scudamore BSc, MSc(Eng), PhD
Dipl-Ing, Dr ĂŠs sci tech, FREng, FIMMM, FWeldI Chief Executive
iBSc, MSc, PhD, MBA Director, Technology
BSc, MBA Associate Director
ACA Associate Director
Eur Ing Chris Eady
BSc(Hons), MSc, CEng, MRAeS, FWeldI Associate Director, Professional Affairs and Certification
Professor Eur Ing Tat-Hean Gan, BSc, MSc, PhD, MBA, CEng, FIET, MWeldI, FInstNDT, IntPE
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Business Overview
Product turnover 2007-2014
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Industrial Membership
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Collaborative Technology Transfer Single client and joint industry projects
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Training and examinations
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Other
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Collaborative R&D
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Licensing
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Asset acquisition 2009 - 2013
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£19.7M Plant and equipment
Gillian Leech Director, Finance and Services
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Land and buildings
£6.6M
Project / gift plant and equipment
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TWI Structure and International Presence
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Engineering Services, TWI South East Asia.
Company Structure Council
Professional Board
Certification Management Board
Research Board
TWI Certification Ltd
Finance and General Purposes Committee
Remuneration Committee
Audit Committee
Executive Board
Group Companies The Welding Institute (holding company) TWI Ltd TWI Technology Centre (North East) TWI Technology Centre (Yorkshire) TWI Technology Centre (Wales) TWI Aberdeen
TWI Australia TWI Canada TWI China TWI Gulf TWI India TWI Middle East TWI North America TWI Pakistan TWI Services (SEA) TWI Technology (SE Asia) TWI Thailand TWI Turkey
TWI Certification Ltd The Test House Ltd NSIRC Ltd SIRF Ltd Plant Integrity Ltd Granta Park Estates Ltd
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Engineering solutions to global problems Corporate Social Responsibility is at the heart of TWI’s mission to provide authoritative and impartial, expert advice, know-how and safety assurance. Quite simply, we exist to help the engineering, materials and joining communities work together to manufacture and operate high integrity structures to address the challenges of sustainability; meeting growing demands whilst protecting our precious resources and fragile environment. The oil and gas industry faces increasing challenges to extract hydrocarbons from ever more difficult locations, whether in deep, hot and corrosive fields miles below the sea, or in the cold and isolated fields of the Arctic. TWI works on behalf of the major international oil and gas companies, to develop enabling knowhow to access these resources safely and economically, through welding engineering, materials testing, inspection and integrity management technologies. Transport system manufacturing is increasingly competitive globally and the OEMs are battling a need to increase fuel efficiency and minimise environmental impact. TWI innovates constantly by providing a stream of new joining, inspection, coating and manufacturing technologies to OEMs across the world, to support the manufacture of lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles. Power generation is undergoing a difficult but vital transition from hydrocarbons to low carbon technologies, whether renewable or nuclear. The need for plant to be affordable to build and decommission, whilst being reliable and long-lasting, has never been greater. TWI provides innovative welding technology for many structures, including wind turbine foundations, nuclear waste canisters and the international prototype fusion reactor, advanced inspection methods to assist life extension of plant, and remote laser cutting for decommissioning. Whilst we all strive to avoid engineering failure, occasional instances are unavoidable, some with devastating consequence the companies that build or use them. TWI is expert in the understanding of failure in structures and we work with our Industrial Members to diagnose the causes, to find immediate solutions and to develop underpinning technologies to minimise future risks.
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Finally, the world needs more competent people to rise to these challenges. TWI’s training school leads the world in certification of competence to inspect welds, and hence verify the fitness for purpose of welded structures. To address the growing shortage of engineers, TWI has established the Structural Integrity Research Foundation, with support from the UK Government, to train over 500 post-graduates over the next ten years on behalf of its Industrial Members.
Community This year saw increased momentum in the company’s educational outreach activities. In addition to over 30 visits to TWI headquarters and regional offices from schools, colleges and universities nationally and a further 13 visits into schools, the company is working more closely as part of a local schools’ employer champion scheme and careers development network. Linking with The Welding Institute’s Younger Members’ Committee and TWI STEM ambassador volunteers, it has built on its series of fun and practical workshops including Welding with Chocolate to engage with and inform a greater number of schoolchildren and students about the principles of engineering and materials joining, and to introduce possible career paths. Highlights have been the annual schools’ Big Bang Fair, reported by the broadcast news, and competitions including SkillWeld, Construction Metal Work and WeldCup. The company also influenced the government’s Engineering Skills Review and has renewed its association with the Arkwright Scholarships Trust as part of a plan to reach out to students at every stage of their education. TWI is grateful for the work carried out by its sports and social club, which supports local and national charitable initiatives throughout the year. The company contributes to community projects, and in 2013 gave its support to initiatives including the John Chaplin Open Church project to provide greater accessibility to and new amenities for the local churches, and to the construction of a local pathway for use by those in the nearby villages.
People
Health and Safety
At TWI we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities and believe that all employees should be given the opportunity to develop their career. We deliver over 60 courses, including management and leadership as well as business and commercial skills. In addition to supporting employees in attaining further education and professional qualifications, in 2013 more than 15 apprentices were recruited in multiple disciplines. TWI is committed to supporting them to attain their qualifications and a solid foundation in their chosen field. The company confirmed its accreditation to the UK Investors In People Standard again in 2013 following a successful audit.
The Chief Executive takes Board responsibility for Quality, Environment, Health and Safety, giving a clear message of top management’s commitment to the drive to continually improve performance. TWI’s Health and Safety Management System has been certificated to OHSAS 18001 since 2009 and this formal recognition of system effectiveness has now been rolled out to Middlesbrough and Yorkshire, with the office in Wales expected to achieve certification by the end of 2014. Despite the continuing growth of the company, the number of days lost as a result of injury decreased again in 2013.
Environment TWI achieved its first ISO 14001 certificate for its Environmental Management System in 2005 at Abington, and the Wales and Yorkshire offices have also now achieved certification. It is planned for the Middlesbrough office to be included in the scope of certification by the end of 2014.
Greenhouse gas emissions
TWI plays an active role in the AIRTO Health and Safety Interest Group, with the benefit of benchmarking health and safety performance with similar organisations. The Group also provides excellent networking opportunities and an invaluable source of information and advice.
Waste management
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Research and Development
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Thermal testing of a novel all-glass tube prototype for evacuated solar collector applications. Maxime Mrovcak 13
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Carl Hauser, TWI discussing the use of laser additive manufacturing of an engine component with John Boswell, Rolls-Royce.
Research Board Research Board is a committee of representatives from Industrial Member companies. It determines the content, and guides the progress of the Core Research Programme.
Chairman Professor John Irven MA, PhD, C.Sci, C.Chem, FRSC Consultant
Chairman, Engineering Committee and Metals and Weldability Committee Professor Bob Ainsworth MA, DPhil, FRS, FIMechE, FREng University of Manchester
Chairman, Plastics, Adhesives and Electronics Committee Professor Paul T Curtis FREng, FRAeS, FIMMM DSTL Porton Down
Chairman, Joining and Fabrication Committee Ernst Miklos MSc, EWE The Linde Group
Dr Abdulaziz Al-Meshari BSc, PgDip, MSc, PhD
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
Tarak Al-Sabti MSc
ARAMCO
Dr Rob Backhouse
Rolls-Royce plc
Adam Bannister BMet(Hons), CEng, MIMMM
Tata Research, Development & Technology
Dr Steve Beech BSc(Hons), PhD, CEng, FIMMM, FWeldI, FRSA
Rolls-Royce plc
Graham Clayton BSc(Hons), CEng
BP International Centre for Business & Technology
Gary Coleman
The Boeing Company
Dr Christopher Dash BSChe(Hons), MS, PhD, PE
Conoco Phillips Company
Geoff Dunn BSc(Hons), MIMMM, CEng, MWeldI
ExxonMobil Development Company
Fernando Fernandez BSc(Hons), MSc, MBA
Embraer
Dr Bill Glass BSME, MSBAE
AREVA NP
Evelyn Guyot
AREVA NP
Samuli Heikkinen DSc, AWeldI
F4E
Eur Ing Peter Hilton BSc(Hons), CEng
Shell UK Ltd Shell ONE Gas Assets
Craig Hunt BSc(Hons)
Air Products plc
Tim Hurd
Tata Research Development
Professor John F Knott OBE, FRS, FREng, FIMechE, FIMMM, FWeldI
Consultant
Professor Zhiqiang Li
AVIC Beijing Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology Research Institute
Jan Lundgren MSc
GKN Aerospace
Dr David Panni PhD, CEng
J C Bamford Excavators Ltd
Dr Adam Pitman
Airbus UK
Dr Cheryll Pitt BSc(Hons), PhD, CEng, FIMMM
Ministry of Defence
Marcello Piza Paes MSc, DSc
PETROBRAS/CENPES/PDEP/ TMEC
Dr Jan Przydatek BEng(Hons), PhD, ARSM, MIMMM, CEng
Lloyd's Register
Brian Robb
Rolls-Royce plc
Dr Christopher Thornton
BP Exploration
Jitash Vaja BSc(Eng)Hons
AWE plc
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2013 Top Technical Achievements
Underwater laser cutting for decommissioning Remote cutting for decommissioning of nuclear and offshore oil and gas facilities is challenging. TWI has adapted its ‘in-air’ laser cutting technology, developed for robotic decommissioning of nuclear facilities, to allow cutting underwater. This was achieved by using dual gas jets to create a local ‘dry’ zone in the region where the focused laser beam interacts with the material being cut. Using 5kW of laser power, delivered through an optical fibre, 32mm thickness 304 stainless steel has been cut underwater, at a speed of 100mm/min. For 12mm thick stainless steel, the cutting speed was 600mm/min. Ali Khan
Friction stir welding tool technology for high strength aluminium alloys Friction stir welding (FSW) of high-strength, 7XXX series aluminium alloys, widely used in the aerospace industry, remains difficult. Tool lifetimes of 1km are regularly reported when joining 4mm thickness 6xxx series aluminium alloys, which have lower strength. In contrast, probe failure may occur after as little as 2m of weld in high strength 7xxx series aluminium alloys. TWI has undertaken direct comparison trials using advanced tools with very encouraging results. The weld length produced before probe crack initiation was more than doubled, as was the weld length produced before probe failure occurred. The new FSW tool probe solution identified allows the production of up to 30m weld length in high-strength aluminium alloys with the confidence that tool probe failure will not occur. Dick Andrews
Materials performance in 500bar supercritical CO2 Exploiting deep CO2-rich oil and gas wells, the use of high pressure CO2 (sometimes mixed with H2S) for enhanced oil and gas recovery, and CO2 sequestration in deep saline aquifers all demand a quantified understanding of corrosion behaviour and structural integrity of materials. For confident material selection, weld design and remaining life assessment of such equipment, testing under high pressure and high temperature, simulating the service environment, is essential. TWI invested in the design, build and commissioning of a facility to test materials in supercritical CO2 at up to 500bar. The facility has been commissioned and is generating data on material performance. Shiladitya Paul
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Left to right Dr Yan-Hui Zhang BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng, MIMMM, FWeldI Mike Troughton BSc, PhD, CEng, CPhys, FWeldI, MInstP Ian Cooper BSc, MSc, MInstNDT Shiladitya Paul BSc(Hons), BTech, MTech, PhD, MNACE Dick Andrews Ali Khan BEng, MSc, PhD
Critical flaw sizes for polyethylene pipes TWI has developed an experimental procedure for determining acceptance criteria for flaws in welded polyethylene pipe joints, based on laboratory creep rupture tests on samples containing deliberate flaws of known size. The procedure covers both particulate contamination and planar lack-of-fusion flaws, and data has been generated in both butt fusion and electrofusion welded joints in a range of pipe sizes. The flaw acceptance criteria will complement TWI’s PolyTest field ultrasonic inspection system for polyethylene pipes. Together, these developments will bring an increased confidence in the integrity of welded polyethylene pipe joints in critical applications. Mike Troughton
New fatigue design guidance for girth welded pipes under variable amplitude loading Resonance testing has become the standard method of acquiring fatigue data for girth welded pipes and 5 years ago TWI developed a method to perform full-scale, fatigue testing of girthwelded pipes under a loading spectrum representative of those experienced by risers. Predicting life of such pipes requires a correlation of the measured data against the expected service loading, which inevitably varies, whilst the test data are for constant amplitude loading, and the treatment of low stresses in a realistic loading spectrum, below the constant amplitude fatigue limit (CAFL), is an area of uncertainty. Based on the results of a large Joint Industry Project, TWI has proposed a change to the current fatigue design guidance for girth welded pipes, whereby a slope change would be introduced after 5x107 cycles and this is being considered for the new version of the fatigue design standard: BS 7608-2013. Yan-hui Zhang
Advanced ultrasonic imaging of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites using automated phased array and fullmatrix capture Inspection of composites with complex geometry, such as those used in aircraft structures, is essential to ensure their long term integrity, but their inhomogeneous and anisotropic properties mean it is more difficult than for metals. TWI has developed robotic scanning systems incorporating transducers and signal processing methods, based on advanced phased array and full-matrix capture, to allow accurate location and sizing of flaws in CFRP samples, with both parallel and curved/non-parallel surfaces. Ian Cooper
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Research and Development Activities
Core Research Programme
Standards
TWI’s Core Research Programme (CRP) value rose to £4.2m in 2013. The CRP is guided by Industrial Members via the four individual Research Committees that make up the Research Board, and each project has industrial mentors to ensure the relevance of the work to Members. The 2013 results were disseminated to Members via 18 research reports, available from TWI’s website, together with one-page summaries to allow rapid assimilation of the key findings. A new CRP Annual Report was issued to all Members, giving an overview of the programme and highlighting the report that won the Richard Weck Best Research Report of the Year award.
TWI remains active in support of its Members’ interests on UK, American, French and international standards committees, eg BSI, AFCEN, API, NACE, CEN and ISO, and influential technical industry forums, such as IIW and TAGSI.
TWI’s core research is supported by leverage from public funding, underpinning research undertaken jointly with TWI’s partner universities, via 42 Industrial Case Award and Engineering Doctorate students studying at TWI centres across the UK. Eight of these are students of the newly established National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC), in co-operation with Brunel University. The number of NSIRC students at TWI is expected to rise towards 500 over the next ten years as NSIRC and its links into a network of associated universities, including Manchester and Cambridge. There are a further 17 postgraduate students and placement students studying through TWI’s agreement with the Brunel Innovation Centre, located in Abington.
TWI has taken on the chairmanship of the UK User Group of the nuclear standards body (AFCEN), which has French roots but is expanding internationally, to translate the codes for the benefit of the nuclear supply chain. To support members with ageing energy assets, a joint initiative between TWI and the Energy Institute has been initiated: ‘Asset Integrity and Life Extension Information Forum’ (AlexInfo). The Forum provides the energy sectors with access to technical information, events and courses relating to ageing, life extension and asset integrity management with a mission to inform and facilitate safe and economic operation throughout the life required. The major revision to BS 7910, Guide to methods of
assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic structures
was issued in 2013 after several years of effort under TWI’s chairmanship.
Contract R&D
Single Client Projects - confidential work conducted for individual Member companies Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) - medium term R&D work to meet the shared needs of a number of Member companies Collaborative Projects - medium and long-term R&D generally supported by UK or European public funds
TWI undertook a number of projects including significant elements of R&D for single clients in the areas of friction stir welding, fullscale fatigue testing of clad pipes, thermal spray development for conductive coatings on composites, polymer permeation testing in oil and gas applications and laser cutting for decommissioning. The JIP portfolio comprised 26 projects in 2013, with a further 32 projects in various stages of launch at the end of the year. JIPs provided 5.6% of TWI’s income. Of the existing projects, 17 were conducted with the aim of improving safety and reliability of welded structures, and nine dealt with the development of novel or improved joining and surfacing technology.
Professor Aamir Khalid Director, Technology
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Projects started in 2013 include:
Performance assessment of non-invasive monitoring of above-ground storage tank floors using guided wave ultrasonic monitoring Advanced ultrasonic imaging techniques for aerospace components (full matrix capture) Fracture toughness testing of steels subject to sour service or under cathodic protection Flaw tolerance in pipeline girth welds subjected to axial straining and internal pressure CompoSurf™ coating technology for increased functionality of composite materials
TWI was involved in 106 collaborative projects in 2013 with a further 11 approved and in contract negotiation at the end of the year. The European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme came to an end in 2013 and as a result there were limited EC funding opportunities. Nevertheless, TWI submitted 52 collaborative proposals for funding in 2013.
universities including approximately 200 research students and 50 academic staff. Initial commissioning is scheduled to begin in late 2014 with the facilities being fully operational by mid-2015. Thanks to support from regional government and European funds, a new, purpose-built TWI Wales laboratory, in a prime Port Talbot location, opened in 2013. The facility accommodates up to 45 staff and enables TWI to provide an enhanced range of structural integrity, non-destructive testing and asset management services. As the current facilities in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, are unable to accommodate TWI’s ambitions for growth in South East Asia, designs for a larger purpose-built facility were produced during 2012. Following receipt of the necessary planning approvals, construction work began in August 2013 with the facility scheduled to be fully operational towards the end of 2014.
Innovation
Collaborative projects provided 25% of TWI’s income in 2013. Eighty-nine projects were part-funded by the European Commission and 17 by the UK Technology Strategy Board.
Once an invention is thought to be worthy of protection, a formal stage-gate procedure is employed to ensure structured processing and exploitation of intellectual property.
Major collaborative research projects include: LaserSnake2: tele-robotic delivery of laser cutting for nuclear decommissioning On Line Control: the on-line control of friction stir welding processes using ultrasonic test techniques SAFEWIRE: long-range ultrasonic inspection of aircraft wiring NATURAL: standardised metrology of nano-structured coatings with low surface energy RapiFab: rapid, cost-effective fabrication of offshore wind support structures VIBRATION: global in-flight health monitoring platform for composite aerostructures based on advanced vibration based methods
The stage-gate processes are being applied actively to seven distinct inventions, whilst TWI has 153 granted patents with a further 13 patent applications being pursued together with associated registered trademarks. Income from licensing activities exceeded £2m in 2013. The most recent patent was for an electron beam probing system.
Facilities Following an extensive design programme and subsequent receipt of local authority planning approvals, construction of a suite of new facilities on the Great Abington site began in 2013. Completing a process which began with the Bevan Braithwaite Building in 2003, the site development will create a world-class technology campus capable of accommodating all current and anticipated future activities at Abington. With grant support from the Regional Growth Fund, the campus will also house the National Structural Integrity Research Centre with facilities for academic partners from Brunel, Cambridge and Manchester Dr Paul Woollin Director, Research
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Technology Fellows TWI grants the title and role of Technology Fellow to recognised expert staff who epitomise TWI’s commitment to the development of world-class technology to solve industrial problems. Technology Fellows are leading authorities in their technical fields and have international reputations. As well as having made a significant impact on TWI’s technology, and consequently the business of our Industrial Members, their day-to-day role includes the development and mentoring of the next generation of experts in their technical field. From top left Professor Eur Ing Steve Maddox BSc, PhD, CEng, FWeldI Fatigue of welded structures Eur Ing Mike Gittos BSc, MSc, CEng, MIMMM, SenMWeldI Non-ferrous metals and hydrogen embrittlement Eur Ing Dr Isabel Hadley MA, PhD, FWeldI Fracture mechanics and BS7910 Dr Henryk Pisarski BSc, PhD, SenMWeldI Fracture toughness testing Eur Ing Dave Godfrey CEng, CertEWE, FWeldI Welding engineering Professor Peter Mudge CEng, FIMMM, FInstNDT, FWeldI Guided wave testing Richard Pargeter MA, CEng, EWE, MIMMM, FWeldI Sour service and ferritic steel Professor John Wintle MA, MSc, CEng, FIMechE, FWeldI Structural integrity, nuclear plant and offshore installations Dr Paul Hilton BA, MSc, PhD, FLIA Laser material processing 21
Industrial Membership
Industrial Membership Ninety-three companies joined TWI as Industrial Members in 2013 with around half coming from the UK, followed by other parts of Europe and the USA. Recruitment from the oil and gas sector continues to be strongest, closely followed by the construction and engineering sector. Several new automotive sector Members also joined TWI. TWI carried out a survey of its Industrial Members in 2013. Results showed that its services, particularly those related to the supply of specialist information, technical support and R&D project work, are the most highly valued benefits.
The TWI Groups serving Industrial Members and their managers are: Integrity Management (Cambridge and South Wales)
Tat-Hean Gan
Joining (Cambridge, South Yorkshire and Middlesbrough)
Robert Scudamore
Materials (Cambridge and South Yorkshire)
Steve Shi
Industrial Membership Services
Chris Peters
Training and Examinations
Marcus Jones
These groups link with the Product, Industry Sector and Marketing teams responsible for co-ordinating business development. Electronics and Sensors
Norman Stockham
Equipment, Consumables and Materials
Chris Wiseman
Medical
Terry O’Neill
Oil, Gas and Chemicals
Marcus Jones
Power
Chris Punshon
Transport and Key Account Management
Richard Freeman
Collaborative R&D Projects
Shahid Mughal
Core Research Projects
Marcus Warwick and Mike Russell
Single Client and Joint Industry Projects
Ian Norris
UK Programmes
Peter Oakley
Marketing
Chris Peters
Dr Chris Peters Head, Industrial Membership Services
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National Structural Integrity Research Centre
Combining industry-driven research and academic excellence to address the need for innovation. The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC™) is the UK’s first industry-led postgraduate education and research centre in structural integrity. Access to expertise from world experts in a state-of-the-art industry environment supports NSIRC students as they work to excel academically and professionally in the many and varied disciplines essential to structural integrity.
Student intake NSIRC opened its doors in May 2013 to its first PhD student, Anna Wojdyla. A graduate in engineering, Anna’s three-year structural engineering programme covers research into new coatings and surface treatments to protect low energy surfaces, with a focus on increasing the fuel efficiency and production capacity of large structures including aircraft, wind turbines and ships. Anna’s degree is sponsored by industry and will be awarded by NSIRC lead academic partner Brunel University. NSIRC recently welcomed two new PhD students, bringing the current intake to 15. The MSc programme is due to start in September 2014 with a target to reach 500 MSc and PhD students over the next ten years.
Industry sponsors and academic partnerships TWI is building strong links with major companies who will become Industrial Sponsors of NSIRC, with global oil and gas company, BP and global engineering organisation, Lloyd’s Register, being the first to form partnerships. TWI is also in discussion with other companies such as Network Rail. Industrial Sponsors will have the opportunity to undertake fundamental research at the world-class facility as well as a role in determining the technical focus of NSIRC. Programmes will be strategically matched and company-specific with on-site presence of company staff. NSIRC is also collaborating with key institutions, with Brunel University being its lead academic partner, and many other universities showing interest in forming partnerships, including the universities of Cambridge, Manchester, Nottingham, and Loughborough. www.nsirc.co.uk
Professor Tat-Hean Gan Director of Technology, NSIRC
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Industry Sectors
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Robotic inspection of aerospace component Carmelo Mineo 25
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Fully automated adaptive control system for monitoring electrode tip quality
Achievements in 2013
Two Aerospace Panel meetings took place in March and September with Industrial Members from ten countries in attendance. Five TWI papers presented at the Aeromat conference in Seattle, USA. TWI presented at the International Automotive Body Congress and the Automotive Engineering Congress conferences in Germany. The SMARTDRESS collaborative project developed a fully automated adaptive control system for monitoring and maintaining electrode tip quality in automotive production lines.
Plans for 2014
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Aerospace Panel meeting and NDT of composites seminar to be held at TWI. TWI will be presenting at the International Automotive Body Congress in Frankfurt, and running a half-day joining seminar at the Automotive Engineering conference in Bad Nauheim. TWI will exhibit at the Farnborough International Air Show in July. The 7th Joint TWI/EWI symposium on joining of aerospace materials will take place in Seattle in September, supported by Boeing. TWI to join the Shift2Rail consortium as a Research Centre partner.
Transport
Taiwan friction stir welding programme TWI has recently completed a large technology transfer project to support an offset obligation for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Controls in Taiwan. The two-year project was set up to transfer friction stir welding technology to two shipyards and one machine tool manufacturer in the country via technical assistance, training, equipment and technology transfer for the friction stir welding of 4-8mm thickness aluminium alloy marine structures. The project has been a resounding success with TWI receiving high praise from the Taiwanese offset authority. The project has assisted Lockheed Martin in fulfilling part of its large offset obligation in the country and resulted in the friction stir welding project team winning The Welding Institute’s 2014 Larke-Lillicrap award for 2014.
Demonstration of friction stir welding at Lung Teh Shipbuilding in Yilan, Taiwan.
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First choice trusted advisor for major failure investigations
Achievements in 2013
TWI played a leading role on the committee rewriting BS 7910 Guide to methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic structures which was released in December 2013.
TWI continues to be the first choice trusted advisor for many oil and gas operators for leading major failure investigations. The world-class non-destructive testing knowledge of TWI’s specialists is in increasing demand for third-party reviews. Launch of worldwide training programme for plastic pipe welders and development of acceptance criteria for welded joints in polyethylene pipes. Update and expansion of suite of specialist technical software products: CrackWISE® (for BS 7910:2013 compliant fracture and fatigue assessments), RiskWISE™ (for risk-based inspection assessments), IntegriWISE™ (for fitness for-service assessments of pressure systems equipment). Introduction of permanently installed guided wave ultrasonic system for monitoring inaccessible pipes and pipelines, including elevated temperature capability.
Plans for 2014 Further development of TWI’s expertise focused on offshore mooring system integrity. Growth of TWI’s global footprint in major oil and gas centres. Development of assessment and materials performance guidance for equipment operating in extreme environments. Increased emphasis on supporting industry in assuring competence of personnel. Increased support to companies operating, maintaining and inspecting mature assets in the areas of life extension, risk-based inspection and fitness-for-service assessment and optimised repair. Further development of a range of novel techniques and technologies for monitoring the condition of in-service assets and installations.
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Oil, Gas and Chemical
Life extension of wellhead towers TWI has been supporting a leading Middle East operator in the assessment and life extension of offshore wellhead towers; unmanned and remote platforms which receive oil from a number of wells. The pressure of the oil is reduced and some basic processing such as sand or water removal may be performed before the oil is transported by pipeline to another platform or an onshore storage facility. Some wellhead towers are also capable of water injection to increase yield from mature oil fields. Utilising RiskWISE™, advanced integrity management software, TWI was able to endorse the future operating life of the systems. Topside and subsea structures were assessed including:
Quantitative risk-based remaining life assessment of the pressure equiment. Risk-based evaluation of the coating and cathodic protection system. Finite element analysis of the structure.
This support has allowed the operator to continue with confidence to operate its fields beyond the original design life of the process systems.
Adrienne Barnes, TWI (right) discussing the testing arrangement for sour fatigue endurance assessment with Viviane Smith, BP.
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Demonstration of size reduction of nuclear fuel storage containers
Achievements in 2013
Engaged with the European domestic agency for ITER (Fusion for Energy) in a framework contract providing engineering support on joining and non-destructive testing technologies for production of ITER components. Demonstration of size reduction of nuclear fuel storage containers at TWI by laser cutting. Project secured to commercialise local vacuum electron beam welding of offshore wind foundations and deliver a commercial system. Development of strategies and canister design concepts for encapsulation of high-level nuclear waste and spent fuel.
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Monitoring test bed to be installed on active steam-line using ultrasonic guided waves for mapping growth of corrosion/erosion damage. Provision of continuing support to AFCEN in development of the RCC-M code. Power sector meetings to be held addressing power industry relevant topics. Expansion of power sector activities to include big science and particle physics projects.
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Power
Laser cutting and scabbling for nuclear decommissioning In 2009 TWI was awarded a contract from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to demonstrate the potential of laser cutting and scabbling for nuclear decommissioning applications. The project finished in 2010 with a successful demonstration of the processes at Technology Readiness Level, TRL3. Since then, TWI has been working with Site License Companies to develop further the laser cutting process and equipment, and develop information to support the safety case for the deployment of the laser cutting process for the sizereduction of nuclear fuel storage skips.
Demonstration of effective size reduction of Magnox fuel skip using bespoke robotic fibre delivered laser cutting system.
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Supporting companies in achieving compliance with EN ISO 3834
Achievements in 2013
Major projects on structural integrity of construction vehicles. Growth in defence-related activities based on TWI’s ability to perform work under high-security conditions. TWI presented on the successful delivery of technology transfer projects at the Global Offset and Countertrade Association conference in Phoenix, Arizona USA in September. TWI joined the European Network for Lightweight Applications at Sea (E-LASS).
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Continuation of high-security defence work. Invited to join the UK Defence Growth Partnership consortium. Hosting the second Railway Asset Management seminar. Supporting companies in achieving compliance with EN ISO 3834 and CE Marking legislation.
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Construction and Engineering
Friction stir welding of steel European project HILDA (High Integrity Low Distortion Assembly) is making ground-breaking progress in developing friction stir welding for steel, bringing with it the technical and economic benefits of reduced distortion, enhanced weld strength and fatigue resistance, and making manufacturing safer and more environmentally friendly. This is being accomplished using a combination of process property optimisation, microstructural evaluation, mechanical testing, global and microstructural modelling and, finally, the development of smart software to predict the post-weld conditions. This will lead to a major breakthrough in advancing the scientific knowledge of friction stir welding and will raise the commercial and design benefits of the technology in the shipbuilding and maritime industries.
Friction stir welding of 6mm thickness high strength steel.
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Specifically designed equipment for collecting welding fume samples
Achievements in 2013
Greater activity in welding fume studies - TWI is delivering value in this field for both suppliers and end users. Increased support for Industrial Members who are developing and validating process equipment for new markets and/or applications. A rise in the number of single client projects for metals and composites producers active in seeking new material applications and markets. Individual technology awareness workshops at TWI. Steady growth in number of Industrial Member companies using TWI Members’ Showcase as a platform to promote their products and services. Successful TWI composites workshop held in India.
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ECM-focused collaborative event in USA. Approval of new industrial trends analysis report funding. Planned enhancement of TWI fabric recycling capabilities. Iron and steel technology awareness event planned for 2015 in South Africa. A review and relaunch of TWI’s free-of-charge Members’ Showcase facility.
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Equipment, Consumables and Materials
Classification of data on welding fume TWI is helping welding consumable manufacturers to meet the requirements of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonised System on the classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). Reliable data on welding fume is required to classify welding consumables and determine the correct labelling based on the new rules. TWI has specifically designed equipment for collecting welding fume samples in the laboratory and in collaboration with the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), is carrying out analysis of particulate fume and gases in accordance with International Standards. The elements of main concern are chromium (particularly hexavalent chromium), nickel, manganese, iron and fluorides. Gases also evolved during welding include nitrous oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and ozone. The GHS will be implemented in Europe as the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations, and will come into force in June 2015.
Inspection of filter paper used for collecting articulate welding fume. Mark Tiplady.
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Materials, joining and thermal management techniques for advanced high temperature electronic sensor module
Achievements in 2013
Successful development of packaging and cooling technologies for high-efficiency coloured LED lighting. Developed the materials, joining and thermal management techniques for an advanced high temperature electronic sensor module. Developed high-temperature cycling equipment and tested electronic packaging materials in the range -50°C to +300°C. Successfully conducted failure analysis projects for Member companies on soldering and microjoining resulting in process and product design changes. Assisted industrial companies in the development of a number of UK and EU collaborative proposal submissions.
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Organise a harsh-environment sensors meeting. Increase activity in high-power devices (eg LEDs and electronics) and systems. Expansion of activities in product prototyping. Continue growth of assistance to companies involved in high-temperature electronics and sensors. Further assist companies to develop successful collaborative research proposals and projects.
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Electronics, Photonics, Sensors and Nanotechnology
Inspection of organic light-emitting diodes For the plastic electronics industry, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) used in digital displays need to be checked for quality. The objective of the PlastronicsSpec project was to develop a rapid and high resolution inspection system for inkjet printed plastic electronic flat panels or reel-to-reel flexible electronics sheet, using real-time digital radiographic imaging. This will enable the automatic detection and instant rejection of defective products (eg defective pixels resulting from cracks, chips, pin holes and misaligned layers) with minimum wastage and the elimination of human error in data interpretation. The main features of the PlastronicsSpec system are: Use of a microfocus X-ray source and a 2D flat-panel digital detector which generates radiographs with up to 1.2µm resolution at high magnification and enables the detection of flaws on OLED displays down to 2-4μm. A prototype to accommodate 600mm 2 flat OLED panels and roll-toroll (R2R) flexible electronic samples. Novel multimode signal processing and filtering techniques to detect the smallest possible image differences together with optimum pattern recognition, accurately sized defects and automatic identification of parts as good or bad. Digital detector
TWI Technology Centre (Wales) developed, optimised and automated the digital X-ray inspection-based technique for the PlastronicsSpec project. The application used X-ray energy which was enough to penetrate the OLED panel whilst not being destructive. The successful completion of the project has resulted in a prototype for commercial exploitation.
OLED panel(55kV) X-ray source
PlastronicsSpec system
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Working with Technology Strategy Board to develop UK landscape for stratified medicine
Achievements in 2013
Managed the Health Technology and Medicines Knowledge Transfer Network. Delivered knowledge transfer services to the Technology Strategy Board Innovation Platforms in Assisted Living (ALIP), Stratified Medicine (SMIP) and Infectious Agent Detection (DIIA). Worked with the Technology Strategy Board to develop a landscape for stratified medicine in the UK. Relaunched the cross-technology TWI Medical Steering Group. Developed and communicated a sector strategy that communicates TWI’s offerings to the medical sector based around: 1. Technology - cross-technology group access to single clients and collaborative consortia. 2. Prototyping - history of developing prototypes with multi-technology offering. 3. Failure analysis - proven failure analysis capability in materials and materials joining expertise.
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Build single client project opportunities. Build a focused collaborative R&D portfolio. Grow Membership in medical sector. Increased engagement with the sector in key areas of orthopaedics, diagnostics and cardiovascular.
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Medical
Failure analysis of surgical instrument Approached by a Member, TWI undertook a confidential and independent failure analysis exercise on a surgical instrument that had failed during an operation. As a first step, the product documentation and drawings were reviewed to understand the design specifications and the manufacturing engineering processes. The team then examined the instrument using light microscopy to identify the character of the failed areas and to determine the location for subsequent metallographic sectioning. A study of the failed material was then carried out using a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy-dispersive X-ray detector. A metallographic section through the fracture site was prepared and hardness measurements taken. Finally, chemical analysis was carried out on the material. TWI was able to determine and explain the causes of failure and provide recommendations to the company that would prevent any recurrence, minimise the risks and limit associated costs.
Fractured TIG weld on a surgical instrument.
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Development of RiskWISE software for subsea pipelines
Achievements in 2013
Publication of the new BS 7910, Guide to methods of assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic
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First full-scale pipe fatigue test in sour environment. Launch of the new versions of CrackWISE® and IntegriWISE™ software. Fatigue performance of girth welds in lined pipe. Design optimisation for 3D printing. Software development on probabilistic life assessment for specific damage mechanisms.
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Implementation of probabilistic fracture mechanics in CrackWISE 5. Effect of sour aqueous environments on near-threshold fatigue crack growth, and of variable amplitude loading on fatigue crack growth rates. Prediction and measurement of residual stresses in mooring chains and their effect on fatigue stress cycles. Development of RiskWISE software for subsea pipelines and process plants. Release of new British standard for SENT fracture toughness testing, and preparation of a new fracture toughness testing standard for tests in marine and sour environments.
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Structural Integrity
Crack tip opening displacement testing
Study to determine residual stresses in a pipeline girth weld A one-year study by TWI and ISIS was carried out using non-destructive neutron diffraction technique to quantify the redistribution of residual stresses in a pipe spool before and after subjecting it to 3% strain. Early results from the programme have shown a marked reduction in the peak value of the hoop stress (the stress parallel to the weld) after plastic straining, as would be expected. In addition, the team observed variations in residual stresses depending on direction. The tri-axial stress state will also have an effect on the fracture behaviour of the structure. TWI and ISIS have interpreted the full results of the study in relation to current models of residual stress relief by mechanical loading. The findings have relevance for the future treatment of fracture mechanics assessment in the oil and gas, and nuclear sectors.
Full Full scale scale pipe pipe pressure pressure test test rig rig.
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Advanced inspection techniques for carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites
Achievements in 2013
Exploration of fatigue crack initiation and short crack growth regimes in welded joints using micro-computed tomography. Structural assessment and fitness-for-service for offshore wellhead towers. Determination of crack tip acuity using ultrasonic phased array. Development of advanced ultrasonic imaging method using total focusing method and full matrix capture to inspect carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites. Structural health monitoring of offshore cranes.
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Development of integrated condition monitoring with fitness-for-service. Development of non-linear ultrasonic inspection technique for friction-welded joints. Development of ultra-high temperature phased array probes up to 580°C. Development of risk-based inspection Level 3 assessment. Wireless acoustic emission sensor design and manufacturing for blade monitoring. Reliable measurement of the heat-affected zone in butt fusion joints using ultrasound.
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Non-destructive Testing and Asset Reliability
Robotic inspection of aerospace fan blade using immersion technique
Advanced inspection of complex-geometry composite structures Enabling the rapid automated inspection of complex-geometry composite components for the aerospace industry, TWI developed several areas including robotics, advanced ultrasonic testing (UT), end effector development, software design and modelling. The key achievement was the development of the twin-arm robotic scanning system. A robotic cell containing two KUKA KR16 robots was designed and installed to enable through-transmission scanning and simultaneous inspection of several areas of a part or parts. Off-line path planning software, capable of reading CAD details of a part and generating scan paths based on the coverage provided by the transducer and end effector have been developed. Interfacing software allowing the use of Delmia and Fastsurf commercial CAD and path-planning applications have also been developed. In order for the robot to interface with the UT hardware and to acquire and display scan data, a fully featured custom software suite has been written. The software handles the capture of the input data, drives the micropulse PAUT unit, acquires data and plots the results in a variety of views including 3D. The software is modular in design and is being used for a range of applications that use the micropulse system and will form the cornerstone of future UT development. The resulting robotic system is able to scan components of any shape, and is being used in the inspection of complex shapes, such as fan blades.
Computed tomography inspection of carbon fibre sample. Carl Forrest
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Whole-pipe creep rupture testing for nuclear application
Achievements in 2013
Establishment of ageing and subsequent split-ring tensile testing of composites in simulated oil and gas production environments. Testing of hydrogen embrittlement of dissimilar joints for subsea applications. Installation and utilisation of large-volume autoclaves for non-metallics ageing in simulated sour/mild sour production environments. Design and risk assessment on elevated-temperature, high-pressure corrosion fatigue endurance equipment (200°C and 100bar operating conditions). Development of acceptance criteria for flaws in butt-fusion and electro-fusion welds in polyethylene pipes. Development of techniques for measurement of electrochemical behaviour of coatings at elevated temperatures in seawater.
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Elevated temperature and high-pressure corrosion fatigue endurance testing for oil and gas applications. Testing of metal-polymer products for oil and gas exploration and production systems for high-pressure, high-temperature and supercritical production environments, including sampling of elastomers post-exposure. Environmental hydrogen embrittlement of high-strength corrosion resistant alloys for subsea applications. Improving materials qualification and design against hydrogen-induced stress cracking of duplex and super duplex stainless steels. Design, manufacture and commissioning of large diameter (up to 800mm) whole-pipe creep rupture testing for nuclear applications. Optimisation of surface preparation techniques for thermal spray coatings using new robotic grit blasting facility.
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Metallurgy, Corrosion and Surfacing
Deposition of titanium alloy onto steel tube using a cold spray system
Advanced materials conditioning facility expands exposure testing opportunities The long-term performance of polymeric, composite, cementitious and metallic materials in oilfield, construction and automotive applications is of interest to many of TWI’s Indsutrial Member organisations. Until now, it has been difficult to test large components in closely controlled test environments. Six large-volume autoclaves commissioned at TWI have expanded the company’s existing capability for exposure testing of polymeric, composite and metallic test specimens together with larger components. These C276-lined autoclaves, have already been used in a joint industry project on materials selection for transport of supercritical carbon dioxide (MASCO2T) with H2S present. One of the aims of this project was to investigate the mechanical properties of large thermoplastic tensile specimens after an extended exposure to this supercritical mixture at elevated temperatures of 180°C and pressures of 100bar. Also conditioned in the test programme was a metre-long section of composite tube. At the end of an extended period of conditioning, the pressure in the autoclave was reduced under opeator control at 1bar per minute and the gas was sampled in TWI’s extensive suite of gas chromatographs. In future projects, a rapid depression of the autoclaves at 40bar per minute is planned.
Autoclaves for exposure testing of polymeric, composite and metallic specimens. Ian Wallis
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Prototype research tool BeamAssure now productionready
Achievements in 2013
Patent application published and further fundamental development of novel plasma electron beam source. Improved Surfi-Sculpt® understanding and capability through core research programme and human-machine interface improvements. On-going support of Members through provision of sub-contract welding and processing services, including a number of high-value-added and specialist challenging applications. Electron beam probe development, from Mark3 prototype research tool, into BeamAssure™ production-ready system.
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Additive manufacturing quality assurance needs have been identified and a specialist tool is under development (patent application made). TWI proprietary electron beam gun technology to be used to enable local vacuum welding at reduced pressure for pre-production, renewable power, thick-section welding facility. Improving wire-fed electron beam additive manufacture practical capability; core research programme started to process further understanding in the area of distortion mitigation and control.
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Electron Beam
Electron beam welding
Demagnetisation of thick-section ferritic steel A Joint Industry Project on the demagnetisation of thick-section ferritic steel components for electron beam components (Demag) has recently been completed. The project investigated the root causes of residual magnetism in steels in light of the major impact that this phenomenum may have on electron beam and other welding processes, especially in thick-section steels, and sought to develop and demonstrate viable mitigation and demagnetisation techniques. The project included reviews of primary metal working and handling processes at the foundry, tests of bulk and surface demagnetisation techniques, modelling, development and demonstration of magnetic screening of, and real-time compensation for, residual magnetism in the work during electron beam welding.
Ultrasonic inspection of electron beam welded component. Channa Nageswaran
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Promote and deliver suite of international friction stir welding training courses
Achievements in 2013
Demonstration of SignaStir: novel in-process quality assurance system for friction stir welding (FSW). Identification of the physical limits of FSW process miniaturisation. Demonstrable FSW tool performance improvements for welding high strength aluminium alloys. Successful installation and implementation of FSW production capability for Far East shipbuilding industry.
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Techno-economic assessment of near net shape fabrication by linear friction welding. Benchmarking of friction stir spot welding techniques. Continued development of dissimilar joining capabilities using friction welding. Promote and deliver a suite of international FSW training courses. Develop new Joint Industry Project on FSW of high performance steels. Develop high temperature FSW (primarily on titanium alloys). Develop and market robotic stationary shoulder FSW and launch a new Joint Industry Project.
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Friction and Forge Processes
Linear friction welding
SignaStir provides the first in-process inspection system for friction stir welding In response to the need for an effective in-process quality assurance inspection method for friction stir welding (FSW), the SignaStir project has developed a unique and holistic system which detects critical defects in welds. This will enhance the confidence in FSW components and reduce the possibility of defective products being supplied to customers. FSW is used in a variety of industries from shipbuilding to aerospace and is best suited to mass production where repetitive long lengths of weld are produced quickly and in a cost-effective manner. A previously limiting factor to the performance of the automated machinery that performs FSW and, subsequently in its take-up, was the lack of an effective in-process quality assurance method. As some of the defects are not visible on the weld surface it was vital for a holistic inspection system to be developed, increasing the efficiency of FSW as it enables targeted component rework and reduces wastage due to the ability to locate potential flaws within a structure. The SignaStir project evaluated the inspection capability of laser ultrasound in its application to FSW before developing an integration strategy that allowed the monitoring system to be incorporated into new-build FSW equipment. The project was dedicated to the design and building of an integrated optical head, and the conception of user-friendly inspection software.
SignaStir system during welding trials at Sapa.
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Underwater laser cutting for decommissioning
Achievements in 2013
Development of adaptive electrode tip dressing technology system (SmartDress). Development of crack-free remote laser welding of automotive aluminium sheets using cold spray technology. Underwater laser cutting for decommissioning.
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Development of laser welding techniques for work pieces of up to 60mm thickness. Demonstration of lasers for nuclear decommissioning at TRL 6-7. 5 axis laser metal deposition processing for complex geometric structures. Laser metal deposition building of organic growth-type structures. Use of efficient diffractive optical elements for high-rate and low-distortion deposition. Development of multi-axis laser cladding of hardened edges for steam turbine blades.
Laser Processing
Underwater laser cutting of 12mm thickness stainless steel
Monometallic laser welding of copper-to-copper thin sheets Copper has excellent electrical and thermal properties, one of the most important materials for conducting electric power and for building up electrical systems. Typical industrial applications of interest are electrical contacts in automotive battery applications, microwave resonators and power generation. Unfortunately, the properties that make this material an outstanding conductor are also the main reason why high purity copper alloys are so difficult to laser weld. The low absorptivity of copper at room temperature (approximately 3%), and its variability with temperature at the transition from solid-to-liquid, has always been a prevailing barrier in implementing laser welding of copper. These characteristics lead to a sensitive process with low reproducibility, resulting in uncontrolled formation of defects such as melt ejections and blow holes. TWI has developed a reproducible and defects-free laser welding platform to make copper-to-copper lap-welds using a continuous-wave laser source. The thickness of copper material investigated ranges from 0.5-3mm. Up to 1.7mm weld penetration depths can be achieved with 6m/min welding speed in line with high-volume productivity requirements addressed by industry, specifically for electric batteries in automotive applications.
Laser metal deposition equipment. Tomaso Maccio
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Increase provision of welding engineer support to Members
Achievements in 2013
Development of novel weld repair technique for offshore oil structures, avoiding use of a cofferdam. Improvement of flexible automation of arc welding through MARWIN collaborative project, linked to a novel 3D vision system. Extensive testing of welding consumables for determination of fume levels. Flexible and rapid support of weld procedure development and procedure reviews for a range of operators and fabricators in support of several large-scale projects within the oil and gas sector. Regional Growth Fund support for a large number of North East UK companies as part of the Offshore Wind Technology Transfer Programme. Extensive support of ISO 3834 and EN 15085 welding certification to UK and international companies.
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Ongoing development and application of high integrity welding technology and procedures for c ritical applications in civil and military sectors; including support of the European Fusion for Energy project. Initiate Core Research Project investigating the weldability and corrosion performance of super/duplex stainless steels, establishing standard best practice and direct relationship of key process variables to environmental and (G48) test performance. Evaluate cold temper bead repair techniques and associated cold-cracking test methodology to introduce the technique into the RSE-M code for in-service nuclear components; further support the European supply chain in the production of components to RCC-M for new-build. Develop user-friendly software system to enable the assessment of electromagnetic fields in arc welding/NDT processes in light of EU directives on exposure limit values. Increase provision of short-medium term on-site welding engineer support for Members, in a climate where scarcity of experienced welding engineer resource is an increasing problem. Advanced repair of structures for offshore oil, nuclear and power generation.
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Manufacturing Support
Submerged arc welding
Alternative dry repair welding technique for offshore structures Offshore structures require inspection and repair at or below the waterline. For a welded repair this often necessitates the use of a cofferdam; a temporary underwater enclosure constructed to allow the area to be pumped out, creating a dry work environment. This approach requires considerable time and resource and is influenced by weather conditions which can push schedules back and costs up. Defects that are located and accessible to the inside of structures such as support legs and struts are often picked up prior to breaking through to the exterior. This offers the potential of excavating and re-welding from the interior, without the need for a fully penetrating repair requiring a cofferdam. The issue with this approach relates to the presence of water immediately adjacent to the structure, its associated effect on accelerating cooling of the weld area, even with the addition of preheat, and the increased risk of hydrogen cracking in the heat affected zone (HAZ). TWI has developed a concept that allows local insulation of the area by applying a polymer patch to the outer surface. By insulating the seawater side, the cooling rate of the weld is decreased avoiding the risk of hydrogen cracking. In simulated test conditions using a range of heat input and pre-heat conditions, hardness surveys performed on the HAZ and weld metal of the welds showed peak hardness values in the order of 290HV for the test plates welded using the patch technique; of the same order as control test pieces welded in air. This is compared with 375HV for a weld made using identical heat input/preheat without the insulating technique. These results demonstrate that operators have the potential to adopt this approach for repairs to non-through thickness cracks where it is possible to attach a suitable insulating pad to the exterior of the steel plating of submerged structural members.
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New press technology for high volume manufacturing of composites
Achievements in 2013
Selection and validation of joining technology for a demanding aerospace product; followed by the design, build and demonstration of a prototype high-volume manufacturing system. Materials, joining technology and thermal management techniques developed for an advanced high temperature aerospace sensor module and a prototype successfully demonstrated. Development of an antimicrobial coating for aluminium and textiles using copper nanoparticles and Vitolane™ technology. Development of novel thermally-assisted piercing technique for thermoplastic composites. TWI’s FibreChain project team won JEC America’s Innovation Award for the development of non-laser welding techniques (microwave and spin welding) for thermoplastic composites. Novel tooling and procedures developed for production of complex carbon PEEK composite panel using microwave processing.
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Improved prototyping capability with special emphasis on thermal management techniques. Incorporation of Vitolane technology into polyurethane for aerospace and energy sectors. Purchase of new vacuum brazing furnace to enhance TWI’s capabilities in this area. Development of atmospheric cold plasma pre-treatments for metals for adhesive bonding. Development of new press technology for high volume manufacturing of composites. Development of chemometric analysis methods using FTIR spectroscopy on bonded structures. Development of multi-axis laser cladding of hardened edges for steam turbine blades.
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Advanced Materials and Processes
Water droplets on polyester textile with Vitolane® based flourine free water repellant treatment
High energy efficiency LED HERCULES, a European FP7 project, developed an LED light, combining light from different LED sources, to produce excellent colour mixing and quality with high energy efficiency. This was achieved by improving the performance and functionality of each of the three key elements: the light engine, driving circuitry and luminaire design. Compared with present systems, the new solution allows an important reduction of the number of LEDs for the same light power output, therefore reducing energy consumption and costs. TWI was reponsible for the thermal design of the examination light prototype and co-ordination of the design, manufacture and assembly. The outcome of this project was a new product line for the project co-ordinator, Brandon Medical, a surgical lighting designer and manufacturer. Other partners included Synergy Medical, DTM Cumsa, Bradford Hospital and Sagentia.
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Training and Examination Services Dr Marcus Jones Regional Manager United Kingdom and Europe
Ernie Moskini
Regional Manager South East Asia
Brian Hunt
Regional Manager Middle East
Jim Kerins
Regional Manager India
Farshid Alizadeh Regional Manager Central Asia
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2013 Performance
New Products
Demand for TWI’s training products remained strong during 2013 and allowed the company to build on the success of the previous years in its training and examinations services. It is estimated that TWI trained in excess of 25,000 individuals in 2013.
The CSWIP Visual Inspector 3.0 is the entry level certification that is often, together with accumulated experience in industry, the foundation for gaining the much sought after higher level CSWIP Welding Inspector and Senior Welding Inspector certificates. In 2013 TWI introduced a 3.0plus course which provides two additional days of practical welding training for candidates with less direct experience of welding. This enhanced CSWIP 3.0 course has proved to be extremely popular.
In particular, exceptional growth was seen in South East Asia (SEA), India and Central Asia regions, where the TWI CSWIP brand is regarded as reliable assurance of personnel competence for industry and highly desirable role-specific certification for individuals looking to work for international companies.
Global Presence Work on the new building at TWI’s SEA headquarters in Malaysia is progressing well. The new facility will considerably increase the amount of available space to match the needs of the rapidly expanding business in the region. Continued strong demand in India has led to the decision to expand training facilities beyond the current base in Chennai. Three more satellite training offices are being established to provide training services in Mumbai, Cochin and Tiruchchirappalli (Trichy). Confidence in training business prospects in Canada has led to the establishment of a dedicated TWI training centre in Calgary.
TWI has supported the general high demand from industry for welding professionals by increasing the number of IIW diploma courses available in the UK, introducing International and European Welding Specialist diploma in Azerbaijan, and expanding the courses provision in Malaysia. Confidence in TWI’s ability to develop and assess an individual’s competence for a particular role in industry is fundamental to TWI’s training and examination business. There is never room for complacency in competence assurance and, in 2013 TWI developed new assessment methods for the highly valued CSWIP Welding Inspector examination that increases the focus on demonstrated application of knowledge and skills, and will provide even greater confidence in the role-specific competence of certificate holders.
A training centre in Baku, Azerbaijan has also been established to satisfy high demand from the oil and gas sector in the region. TWI considerably strengthened its global training network in 2013, presenting new opportunities and co-ordinated support of other international businesses with their training and competence assurance requirements.
TWI’s training and examination centres worldwide.
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From bases in the UK, North America, South East Asia, China, Australia, Central Asia, India and the Middle East, we provide technical support to our Industrial Member companies worldwide.
TWI Industrial Member Companies
Algeria BP Amoco Exploration (In Amenas) Ltd ConocoPhillips Algeria Ltd JGC Algeria SpA
ThyssenKrupp Materials Handling Pty Ltd Total Australia Ltd Wood Group Integrity Management Woodside Energy Ltd
Austria Angola Angoflex Lta Cameron Valves & Measurement West Africa Ltd MODEC Angola Lta Total E&P Angola Transocean Angola
Argentina Air Liquide Argentina SA Conarco Alambres y Soldaduras SA ESAB Argentina SA Socotherm Americas TenarisSiderca
Australia AACE Pty Ltd Air Liquide Australia Ltd Aspec Engineering Pty Ltd Asset Integrity and Reliability Services Ltd Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) BAE SYSTEMS Australia BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty Ltd BP Refinery (Bulwer Island) Ltd BP Refinery (Kwinana) Pty Ltd Callidus Welding Solutions Pty Ltd Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd Caterpillar of Australia Ltd Chevron Asiatic Ltd Chevron Energy Technology Pty Ltd Cochlear Limited DSTO Ensitech Pty Ltd ESAB Australia Pty Ltd Esso Australia Ltd Gauge Industrial & Environmental Gladstone LNG Gorgon Upstream Joint Venture Hitachi Australia Ltd Iluka Resources Ltd INPEX Browse Ltd INTECSEA Pty Ltd Joy Global Inc Linde Gas Pty Ltd MCA Australia Group MCA Australia Pty Ltd Nippon Steel Australia Pty Ltd QGC Pty Richard Eager Pty Ltd Saipem Australia (Pty) Ltd Santos Ltd Shaw Pipeline Services Australia Shell Refining (Australia) Pty Ltd Talisman Australasia Technip Oceania Pty Ltd
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Allnex Austria GmbH Borealis AG Borealis GmbH Borealis Polyolefine GmbH DAU GmbH & Co KG EBG & DAU Kühlerentwicklung GmbH Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH ESAB GmbH Hammerer Aluminium Industries GmbH IGM Robotersysteme AG MED-EL Medical Electronics PLANSEE SE
Bangladesh Chevron Bangladesh Shell Bangladesh Exploration & Development BV
Belgium Air Liquide Belge SA Air Products NV/SA Aleris Aluminium Aleris Aluminium Duffel B V B A Allnex Belgium SA ArcelorMittal Belgium NV ArcelorMittal Ghent ArcelorMittal Research Industry Gent/OCAS Borealis Kallo NV Borealis Polymers NV BP Chembel NV Caterpillar Belgium SA DEME NV (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering) Fina Antwerp Olefins NV Fina Chemical Antwerpen NV Fina Feluy FMC Europe NV SA ESAB NV Sapa RC Profiles NV/SA Shell Louvain-la-Neuve Shell Research SA Tailor Steel NV Total Raffinaderij Antwerpen NV
Bolivia Total E&P Bolivia
Brazil Air Liquide Brasil Arcos Solda Electrica Autogena SA BG Brazil Cameron (Brazil) Caterpillar Brazil SA
Confab Industrial SA Confab Tubos SA Embraer ESAB SA Industria e Comercio Esso Brasileira de Petróleo Ltda Flexibrás Tubos Flexíveis Ltda Fluke Engenharia Ltda FMC Technologies do Brasil Ltda INTECSEA do Brasil Ltda MODEC Serviços de Petróleo do Brasil Ltda PETROBRAS PETROBRAS - SEQUI PETROBRAS / Refinania de Paulinia PETROBRAS E & P PETROBRAS TRANSPORTE SA PETROBRAS/AB-RE/ES/TEE PETROBRAS/CENPES PETROBRAS/CENPES/PDEP/TMEC PETROBRAS/CENPES/PDEP/TS Petroleo Brasileiro SA - PETROBRAS SBM do Brasil Shell Brasil Statoil do Brasil Ltda Subsea7 Brazil SA TBG Technip Brazil Technip Brazil - Engenharia, Instalacoes e Apoio Maritimo Transocean Brazil Vallourec Tubos do Brasil SA
Brunei Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd
Cameroon Cameroon Oil Transportation Company (COTCO) Total E&P Cameroon
Canada Air Liquide Canada BP Canada Energy Company CanmetMATERIALS Natural Resources Canada Canusa CPS Caterpillar of Canada Ltd Chevron Canada Resources Ltd DSG - Canusa Eclipse Scientific Elliott Turbomachinery Canada Inc ESAB Group Canada Inc Esso Resources Canada Ltd Evraz Inc NA ExxonMobil Canada Flexpipe Systems GKN Walterscheid Canada Inc Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd Imperial Oil Engineering Services Co Intelligent Engineering (Canada) Ltd Messier Dowty Inc Rolls-Royce (Canada) Ltd Servo Robot Shaw Pipe Protection Limited ShawCor CSI Services ShawCor Ltd Shawflex
Shell Canada Ltd Subsea7 Canada Inc. Talisman Energy Inc Technip Canada Limited TenarisAlgomaTubes TransCanada PipeLines Ltd
China, Peoples Republic of ABS Greater China Division Air Products China Autoliv (China) Inflator Co Ltd Avic Aviation Foundation Technology Establishment AVIC Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials AVIC Composite Corporation Ltd Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd Baosteel Industry Inspection Ltd Beijing Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology Research Institute BOC Gases China China FSW Center China Offshore Oil Engineering Corporation COMRI Danfoss Refrigeration Equipments Tianjin Co. Ltd ESAB Representative Office F.tech Wuhan Inc F.tech Zhongshan Inc General Research Institute for Non Ferrous Metals Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Junguang Industry Development Co Ltd TJPRC Research Institute for Special Structure of Aeronautical Composite Sapa Technology (Shanghai) Shanghai Aerospace Equipment Manufacture Shanghai ESAB Cutting Co Shipbuilding Technology Research Institute of CSSC SSAB Swedish Steel (China) Co Ltd Suzhou DSG-Canusa, Polymer Technologies Co Ltd Zhongyou BSS(Qinhuangdao) Petropipe Co Ltd Hong Kong CLP Power Hong Kong Limited – Generation Business Group Taiwan Air Liquide Taiwan AWEA Mechantronic Co Ltd China American Petrochemical Co Ltd Ching Fu Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. LGF Test Lung Teh Shipbuilding Co Ltd Ship and Ocean Development R&D Center Vette Taiwan Ltd
Columbia Talisman (Colombia) Oil and Gas Ltd Tecnicontrol Tubos del Caribe SA - TuboCaribe
Croatia Saipem Mediterranean Services LLC
Czech Republic Brush SEM sro ESAB VAMBERK as EWM Hightec Welding sro. Skoda Power sro
Denmark Danfoss Industrial Automation Danfoss Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Controls Danfoss Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Division Dansk Shell A/S Raffinaderiet ESAB A/S Grundfos A/S Grundfos Management Hede Nielsen LICengineering A/S National Oilwell Varco Denmark I/S PDC-Teknik A/S Ramboll Denmark - Bridges Division Sapa Mass Transportation
Egypt BP Egypt Hitachi Plant For Steel Construction
Finland Alumech FSW Oy Borealis Polymers Oy Cavitar Ltd ESAB OY Oy Hardy Spicer AB
France ACB AEROLIA AEROLIA MÉAULTE Air Liquide Air Liquide - CEPIA Air Liquide Welding Air Liquide/CTAS Air Products Airbus Operations SAS Airbus SAS Alfa Laval Packinox Alfa Laval Vicarb AREVA AREVA NC
AREVA NC BU Assainissement AREVA NP - Thermonuclear Fusion Projects AREVA NP SAS AREVA TA Bureau Veritas Group Cameron France SA Caterpillar France SA CERCA CNIM Comex Nucleaire Constellium (Research Center Voreppe) Danfoss Commercial Compressors DCNS Propulsion EDF CIDEN EDF CIT EDF Nuclear Engineering Division - SEPTEN EDF R&D EDF SA EDF UNIE EDF UTO ESAB France SA ESAB SA ESSO-SAF Eurocopter Flexi France SA FMC Europe SA FMC Technologies Company (US) FRESA GE Oil & Gas Thermodyn SAS. Herakles Honeywell Turbo Technologies ITER Organisation - Magnet Division ITER Organization Jehier SA Leroy-Somer Livbag SAS Messier Dowty SA Metrode France SARL Microturbo NCS (Survelliers) Oerlikon - CTAS Oerlikon-Soudure France SARL ONET Technologies Polysoude SAS SAF SAFMATIC SAFRAN GROUP SAGEM Saibos Construcoes Maritimas Lda Saipem SA Sapa Profiles Albi snc SCS Serimax SETVAL - CEV Sitia Snecma SNECMA Chatellerault Snecma Evry-Corbeil Snecma Services Snecma Vernon Snecma Villaroche Sogedec Soudure Autogene Francaise - SAF Subsea7 France SA SunPower France SAS Tata - Rail Products Techlam SA Technip
Technip France TN International Total Total E&P France Total Fina Elf-CERT Total Petrochemicals France Total SA Total SA Turbomeca - Safran Group Vallourec Drilling France SAS Vallourec Oil & Gas France Winoa
Germany Air Liquide GmbH Airbus Operations GmbH Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH Arc Machines GmbH AREVA NP GmbH Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH Borealis Polymers GmbH Branson Ultraschall BROETJE-Automation GmbH ConocoPhillips - Wilhelmshaven DEKRA Automobil GmbH Emerson Climate Technologies GmbH ESAB Cutting System GmbH ESAB GmbH European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company NV EWM Hightec Welding GmbH EWM Schweisstechnik Handels GmbH Fusion for Energy GKN Driveline International GmbH GKN Walterscheid GmbH H Butting GmbH & Co KG Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Hitachi Europe GmbH IHI Charging Systems International GmbH Johnson Controls GmbH - Technology & Advanced Development Kawasaki Robotics GmbH Deutschland Linde AG, Linde Gas Division Linde Group Lurgi GmbH MENCK GmbH MT Aerospace AG MTU Aero Engines GmbH MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenberg GmbH MTU Motoren-und Turbinen-Union Munchen GmbH Oerlikon Schweisstechnik GmbH Pierburg GmbH pro-beam AG & Co KGaA RIFTEC GmbH Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RRS Schilling GmbH Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH Siemens AG, Energy Mulheim SunPower GmbH Tata Aluminium Profiltechnik Bonn GmbH Tata Hille & Müller GmbH Tognum AG Total Mitteldeutsche Erdoel
Raffinerie GmbH Tyco Thermal Controls GmbH
Ghana Shell Ghana Ltd
Greece Air Liquide Hellas SA Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L (Offshore) (CCC) Corinth Pipeworks SA SunPower Solar Energiaki Hellas
Hungary ESAB Kft
India Air Liquide India Holdings Pvt Ltd BG Exploration and Production India Ltd ESAB India Ltd ETA Technology PVT Ltd Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd (Industrial Product Group) Godrej Precision Engineering Godrej Precision Systems Godrej Process Equipment ISRO (LPSC Unit at Valiamala) Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Engineering & Construction Projects (E&C) Divn Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Heavy Engineering Independent Company Linde India Ltd MTI-Nash Friction Welding PVT Ltd Saipem India Project Service Ltd Shell Technology India Pvt Ltd Sievert India Pvt Ltd TATA Steel Ltd - Growth Shop Technip KT India Ltd TVS Motor Company
Indonesia Air Liquide Indonesie BP Berau Ltd BP Indonesia BP South East Asia BP Tangguh Development Chevron Pacific Indonesia ConocoPhillips Indonesia Inc ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia FMC Santana Petroleum Equipment PT McDermott Indonesia Pertamina Hulu Energi ONWJ Ltd PT Esabindo Pratama PT JGC Indonesia PT Karya Yasantara Cakti
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PT Komaritim PT Nippon Steel Batam Offshore Service PT Nippon Steel Construction Indonesia PT Saipem Indonesia PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia Saipem Indonesia Talisman (Asia) Ltd Total E&P Indonesie (DKP/INS) Total Esp Indonesia Total Indonesia Total Indonesie PT
Ireland, Republic of
Aughinish Alumina Ltd Boston Scientific CRM Boston Scientific Ireland Ltd BS&B Safety Systems Ltd Covidien (Mallinckrodt Medical) Athlone ESB Power Generation ESBI Engineering & Facility Management Ltd Hibernian Wind Power Howmedica International S de RL Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd Odenberg Engineering Ltd PSE Kinsale Energy Ltd Stryker Ireland Stryker Neurovascular Stryker NV Operations Ltd Timoney Technology Group
Italy Advanced Composite Standoff Srl AGIP SpA Serv Nost Air Liquide Italia Service Srl Air Liquide Italia Srl Air Liquide Welding Italy Alfa Laval Olmi SpA Bytest Srl Cameron Italy Srl Centro Sviluppo Formazione COOLTECH Srl Elliott Turbomachinery SA ENI SpA - Exploration & Production Division ESAB Saldatura SpA ETC Elettrotermochimica ExxonMobil Oil Italiana SpA FMC Technologies Italia SpA Foroni SpA FPT INDUSTRIE SpA GE Oil & Gas - Nuovo Pignone Srl ILVA SpA Nooter/Eriksen Srl Raffineria di Roma Saipem Group Saipem SpA Sirai Elettromecchanica Srl Socotherm SpA Spirax Sarco Srl Sunpower Italia Srl Technip Italy SpA Tecnomare SpA Tenaris TenarisDalmine
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Jamaica Shell Co (West Indies) Ltd
Japan Air Liquide Japan Autoliv Japan Ltd, Aichi Facility BAB09 Brother Industries Ltd Caterpillar Japan Inc. ClassNK Composites Company, Nippon Steel & Sumikin Materials Daido Steel Co Ltd F.tech Inc Hitachi Air Conditioning Systems Co Ltd Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd Hitachi Engineering Consulting Co Ltd Hitachi High Technologies Co Hitachi Koki Co Ltd Hitachi Ltd Hitachi Ltd, Power & Industrial Systems Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd Hitachi Setsubi Engineering Co Ltd Hitachi Via Engineering Ltd Hitachi Zosen Corporation Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Ltd Honda Engineering Co Ltd Honda Research & Development Co Ltd IHI Corporation INPEX Corporation ISEL Co Ltd Japan Transport Engineering Company JFE Steel Corporation JGC Corp JGC Maintenance Services Co Ltd JGC Plantech Co Ltd JSR Co Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Kawasaki Plant Systems Ltd Kawasaki Precision Machinery Ltd Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation KCM Co Ltd Keihin Ram Tech Co Ltd Kobe Steel Ltd Kobe Steel Ltd - Materials Research Laboratory Komatsu Ltd Kosei Aluminum Co Ltd Kurashiki Boring Kiko Co Ltd Kyoei Manufacturing Co Ltd MODEC Inc Murata Boring Giken Co Ltd Nabtesco Corporation Nippon Light Metal Co Ltd Nippon Sharyo Ltd Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Co. Ltd Nippon Steel & Sumikin Welding Co Ltd Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation Plasma Giken Co Ltd
Radioactive Waste Management Funding and Research Center Sanoh Industrial Co Ltd Shimadzu Corporation Shinko Research Co Ltd ShinMaywa Industries Ltd Showa Denko KK Sky Techno Co Ltd TADA Electric Co, Industrial Apparatus Works TenarisNKKTubes Time Corporation TLV Co Ltd Tocalo Co Ltd Toyo Kanetsu KK UACJ Corporation WELCON Inc Yamaha Marine Co Ltd Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Yanmar Co Ltd
Kazakhstan Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV (KPO) Saipem SpA - Kazakhstan Branch Tengizchevroil
Kenya Kenya Shell Ltd
Korea, Republic of ESAB SeAH Corp Halla Climate Control Corp Hyundai Rotem Company Kolon Industries FnC Organization Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd - Shipbuilding Divn
Malaysia Air Products (M) Sdn Bhd BP Chemicals Malaysia Sdn Bhd BP Petronas Acetyls Sdn Bhd Bredero Shaw (M) Sdn Bhd Cameron (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Contraves Advanced Devices Sdn Bhd CRC-Evans Pipeline International Sdn Bhd Det Norske Veritas As Sdn Bhd DNV/KKA ESAB (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Esso Production Malaysia Inc ExxonMobil Production Malaysia Inc INTEC Engineering (SEA) Sdn Bhd INTECSEA Malaysia MFE Formwork Technology Sdn Bhd OMS Oilfield Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Petrofac E & C Malaysia Pipeline Technique Sdn Bhd Power Weld Sdn Bhd Rubitech Malaysia Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd Saipem Asia Snd Bhd SapuraAcergy Sdn Bhd Sarawak Shell Berhad SBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd SCOMI Engineering Berhad Scomi Rail Bhd Serimax Welding Services (M) Shell Global Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad Talisman (Malaysia) Ltd Technip Malaysia
Mexico Kuwait BP Kuwait Limited FTV Proclad (Kuwait) Ltd John Pickle Middle East (JPME) Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Co (KSC) Kuwait National Petroleum Co Kuwait Oil Company Kuwait Pipe Industries & Oil Services Co KSC Petrochemical Industries Co KSC
Cantarall FSO, Inc. SA de CV ESAB Mexico SA Technip Mexico TenarisTamsa
Morocco Shell Morocco
Myanmar Libya BP Exploration Libya Ltd ENI North Africa BV Libyan Emirates Refinery Company (LERCO) Ras Lanuf Oil & Gas Processing Co Total Libya
Luxembourg
Tideway (Luxembourg) SA
Total E&P Myanmar TotalFinaElf Myanmar E & P
Netherlands, The Air Products Nederland BV Allseas Engineering BV Aramco Overseas Company BV Bayards Aluminium Constructies BV Brush HMA bv CRC-Evans Automatic Welding - Sales, Service & Rental
DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability DSM DSM - Sitech Services DSM Agro DSM Corporate SHE&M DSM Elastomers DSM Fibre Intermediates DSM Industrial Services BV DSM NeoResins Dutch Space BV ESAB Nederland BV Esso Nederland BV ESTEC European Space Agency, Materials & Processes Divn - ESTEC Fusite BV Gusto BV Heerema Engineering Service BV Heerema Group Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland BV Heerema Vlissingen BV Heerema Zwijndrecht BV Huisman Special Lifting Equipment BV Huisman-Itrec INTECSEA BV ITW Welding Products BV Kobelco Welding of Europe BV Lincoln Electric Europe SL Lincoln Smitweld BV Marine Structure Consultants (MSC) BV Metrode Eurolas BV MSD National Aerospace Laboratory NLR Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij BV NRG Philips LightLabs Rolls-Royce Marine Benelux BV Rubitech Heating BV Rubitech Holding BV SABIC Europe Sapa Aluminium BV Sapa RC System BV Shell Global Solutions International BV Shell International Chemicals BV Shell International Exploration & Production BV Shell International Oil Products BV Shell Internationale Petroleum Mij BV Shell Nederland Raffinaderij BV Shell Research and Technology Centre Shell Research BV Shell Solar Shell WindEnergy BV SIF Group BV Sitech Manufacturing Services CV Stamicarbon BV Tata Packaging Plus Tata Research, Development & Technology Tata Strip Products NL Total E&P Nederland BV Total Raffinaderij Nederland NV
New Zealand BOC Gases New Zealand Ltd Buckley Systems Ltd
Optimech International Ltd Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd
SC Grup Servicii Petroliere SA TenarisSilcotub
Technip Norge AS Total Norway Volvo Aero Norge AS
Nigeria Oman Addax Petroleum - (Kaztec Alliance) Cameron Offshore Systems Nigeria Ltd Chevron Nigeria Ltd DNV Nigeria Ltd Elf Petroleum Nigeria Ltd ExxonMobil Development Company Nigeria ExxonMobil Producing Nigeria Ltd Globestar Engineering Company Nigeria Ltd Kaztec Engineering Ltd Nationale d’Operations Petrolieres de Cote d’Ivoire (NOPCI) Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd Shell Nigeria Shell Petroleum Development Co of Nigeria Ltd Technip Offshore Nigeria Ltd Topline Ltd Total E&P Nigeria Ltd
Norway AGA AS Aker Solutions Workover Systems AS ESAB Borealis Group Services AS BP Norge AS ConocoPhillips Norge Den Norske Stats Oljeselskap AS Det Norske Veritas Classification AS Det Norske Veritas Research AS DNV DNV GL DNV Veritec Esso Norge AS ExxonMobil Exploration Norway Inc FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS Framo Engineering Framo Engineering AS GE Oil & Gas Sandvika GE Presens Kvaerner Verdal AS Marathon Oil Norge AS Marine Aluminium AS Metalock Industrier AS Navion AS Nexans Norway AS Norsk Chevron AS Norsk Titanium NUTEC AS Petroleum Safety Authority Norway Rolls-Royce Marine AS Roxar Flow Measurement Saint Jean Wheels AS Sandvik Riser Technology AS Seaflex AS Siemens AS SINTEF Raufoss Manufacturing AS Sonsub AS Statoil AS Subsea7 Norway AS Talisman Energy Norge AS
L&T MFY LLC L&T Modular Fabrication Yard LLC Petroleum Development Oman LLC RAY Skills Development LLC Rusayl Institute LLC Saipem SpA Oman
Pakistan BP Pakistan Exploration & Production Inc
Peru Talisman (Peru) Ltd Sucursal Peruana
Philippines Air Liquide Philippines Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc. Philipinas Shell Petroleum Corp Technoserve International Co Inc
Poland Danfoss Poland Sp. z o.o. ESAB Sp.z o.o. Fersab Sp.z.o.o. Ozas Sp.z.o.o.
Portugal Air Liquide Portugal Air Liquido Bosch Thermotecnologia SA Embraer Estruturas Compósitos SA ESAB Lda SONACERGY Serviços e Construçoes Petroliferas Lda
Qatar EADS CCQ QSTP LLC Black Cat Engineering & Construction W.L.L. Dolphin Energy Ltd Qatar Liquefied Gas Co Ltd Qatar Petroleum Qatar Shell GTL Ltd Q-Chem RAF (A) Water & Power Station Saipem - Doha
Romania Autoliv Inflator Romania Rubitech Romania
Russia Laser Technology Centre Ltd OOO ‘ESAB’
Saudi Arabia Aramco Gulf Operations Company Ltd Dhuruma Electricity Company Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) Hitachi Plant Technologies (HPT) JGC Arabia Ltd Luberef PEMREF SABIC Sabic Petrokemya Saipem SAL KSA Saudi Arabian Oil Co Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco Oil Company Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company Shaw Stone & Webster Arabia Co. Ltd. Spectra Solutions Experts Technip Saudi Arabia Yanbu National Petrochemical Company
Singapore ABS Pacific Division Air Products Asia BP Singapore Pte Ltd Bredero Shaw (Singapore) Pte Ltd Cameron (Singapore) Pte Ltd CAPE Group Chevron Oronite Pte Ltd Cladtek Holdings Pte Ltd Det Norske Veritas Industry Pte Ltd ESAB Asia Pacific Pte Ltd ESAB Singapore Pte Ltd Esso Singapore Pte Ltd ExxonMobil Singapore Pte Ltd FMC Southeast Asia Pte Ltd FMC Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd FTV Proclad (Singapore) Pte Ltd Hitachi Zosen Singapore Ltd INTECSEA Singapore ITW Welding Singapore Pte Ltd JGC Singapore Pte Ltd Keppel FELS Ltd Kobe Welding (Singapore) Pte Ltd McDermott Asia Pacific Pte Ltd MODEC Management Services Pte Ltd MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd Proclad International Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Shaw Pipeline Services Singapore Shell Chemical Seraya Pte Ltd Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd Soxal Subsea7 Singapore Pte Ltd Transocean Eastern Pte Ltd
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Slovakia ESAB Slovakia sro
South Africa Air Liquide (Pty) Ltd Air Products South Africa Pty Ltd ArcelorMittal South Africa Vanderbijlpark Works Arnot Power Station Chevron South Africa (Pty) Ltd DB Thermal DB Thermal - Division of DBT Technologies (Pty) Ltd Drakensberg Power Station Duvha Power Station Element Six (Pty) Ltd ESKOM - Megawatt Park ESKOM Enterprises ESKOM Group Technology Division ESKOM Holdings SOC Ltd Eskom Properties Gariep Power Station Hendrina Power Station Hitachi Power Africa Joy Global (Africa) (Pty) Ltd Kendal Power Station Koeberg Power Station Kriel Power Station Lethabo Power Station Majuba Power Station Matimba Power Station Matla Power Station Oerlikon Electrodes (SA) (Pty) Ltd Palmiet Power Station Peaking Generation PetroSA (Mossel Bay) Rotek Engineering (Pty) Ltd Sasol Chemical Industries Ltd Sasol Infrachem Sasol Synfuels (Pty) Ltd Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd Shell South Africa Energy (Pty) Ltd Thermaspray (Pty) Ltd Tutuka Power Station Weldex SA
Spain Air Liquide Espana SA Airbus Operations SL Al Air Liquide SA Alstom Renovables Espana SL Boeing Research & Technology Europe SL BP Oil Espana SA BP Oil Refineria de Castellon SA Carburos Metálicos SA Equipos Nucleares SA ESAB Iberica SA Industria de Turbo Propulsores SA Ingenieria y Diseno Europeo SA INITEC Tecnologia - Plantas Industriales Navantia SL - Cartagena Shipyard SunPower Energy Systems Tecnicas Reunidas SA Tubacex Tubos Inoxidables SA
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Sweden AGA Gas AB Air Liquide Gas AB Alfa Laval AB Alfa Laval Kolding Alfa Laval Lund AB Autoflator AB Autoliv Inc Bengtsson Studio AB Borealis AB DNV Inspection AB Eberspächer Exhaust Technology Sweden AB ECAPS (Ecological Advanced Propulsion Systems) Element Six AB ESAB AB ESAB AB, Welding Equipment ESAB International AB ESAB Sverige AB Exova AB (Sweden) Global Application Development Höganäs AB L-TEC Deutschland GmbH Oerlikon Sverige AB Permascand AB Plannja AB Profilgruppen Extrusion AB Profilgruppen Manufacturing AB Rolls-Royce AB Sapa AB Sapa AB (Sapa Technology) Sapa Heat Transfer AB Sapa Manufaktur Sapa Profiler AB Sapa Technology Scana Steel Björneborg AB SSAB AB SSAB Oxelosund AB SSAB Svenskt Stal SSAB Tunnplat AB Swedish Nuclear Fuel & Waste Management Co (SKB) Swedish Steel AB Tibnor AB WesDyne TRC AB Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB
Switzerland Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA Allseas Group SA CARBAGAS CBMM Technology Suisse SA ESAB AG Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd Global Petroprojects Services AG Hydro Exploitation SA MEGGITT SA Nagra Oerlikon Schweisstechnik AG Rapid Technic AG SBM Offshore Inc Solitaire Marine Contractors SA SunPower Systems Sarl VAT Vakuumventile AG
Thailand Chevron Thailand Exploration & Production (CTEP) CUEL Limited CUEL Limited - Construction Yard Technip Asia Pacific Technip Engineering (Thailand) Co Ltd Thai Yamaha Motor Co Ltd
Trinidad and Tobago BG Trinidad & Tobago BP AMOCO Trinidad & Tobago BP Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia BG Tunisia
Turkey Balikesir Elektromekanik Sanayi Tesisleri AS BP Türkiye Saipem SPA Shell & Turcas Petrol AS Total Oil Turkiye AS
UnitedArab Emirates Abu Dhabi Co for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO) Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co (ADMA-OPCO) Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Co (TAKREER) Air Products (Middle East) FZE Amoco Sharjah Oil Co ESAB Middle East LLC. FTV Proclad (Dubai) LLC FTV Proclad (UAE) LLC Fugro DCN Global LLC McDermott International Middle East Inc Oceanic Marine Contractors (OMC) Petrofac Emirates LLC Petrofac Engineering & Construction International Ltd Pipeline Induction Heat (PIH) Ltd Proclad Academy (Dubai) Proclad Group Proclad Pipe Ltd Saipem Dubai Shaw Pipeline Services - Abu Dhabi Shell Iran Offshore Ltd Technip Abu Dhabi Total Abu Al Bukhoosh Oil Co Zakum Development Company
United Kingdom 2H Offshore Engineering Ltd 3 Shires Welding Supplies Ltd A&J Fabtech Ltd
AAF Ltd ABB Automation Ltd, Water & Industrial Business Unit ABRO ABS Europe Division ACAL Energy Ltd Access Design & Engineering Acteon Group Ltd Adlens Ltd Advanced Fusion Processes Ltd Aero Engine Controls Ltd AGA-Rayburn Agip (UK) Agip KCO Air Accidents Investigation Branch Air BP Ltd Air Liquide UK Ltd Air Liquide Welding Ltd Air Products plc Airbags International Ltd Airbus Filton Airbus Operations Ltd Aircelle Ltd AIXTRON Ltd Aker Solutions Woodfield Systems Ltd Aker Subsea Ltd - Subsea Field Development Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks Ltd Allen Gears Allen Power Engineering Allen Steam Turbines Ltd Allseas UK Ltd Alstom Grid - Stafford Alstom Power Technology Centre (Rugby) Alstom Power Thermal Services Ltd AMEC Group Ltd - AMEC Europe AMEC Natural Resources AMEC Power & Process Europe Andrew Palmer & Associates Apache North Sea Ltd Apache North Sea Production Ltd Applied Materials UK Ltd Applus RTD UK Ltd Aquamarine Power Ltd Aquasium Technology Ltd Aquatic Engineering & Construction Limited Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd Arc Energy Resources Ltd Arc Machines UK Ltd Army Technical Support Agency Arup AS Mosley ASCO Numatics Astrium Ltd Astrium Satellites ATB Morley Ltd Atkins Energy Autoliv Airbags International Ltd Avingtrans UK AWE Aldermaston AWE Burghfield AWE Cardiff AWE plc Axeon Technologies Ltd Aylesford Newsprint Ltd Babcock Integrated Technology Babcock Marine Rosyth BAE Systems - RO Defence BAE Systems (Commercial Aircraft)
BAE Systems (Dynamics) BAE Systems (Military Aircraft & Aerostructures) BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd BAE Systems Aerostructures BAE Systems Astute Class Ltd BAE Systems Avionics Systems BAE Systems Combat Vehicles UK BAE Systems Defence BAE Systems Electronics Ltd BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Ltd BAE Systems Govan BAE Systems Land Systems (Bridging) Ltd BAE Systems Land Systems UK BAE Systems Ltd BAE Systems Marine Ltd BAE Systems Plc BAE Systems Power & Control Ltd BAE Systems RO Defence BAE Systems RO Weapons BAE Systems Shared Services PAG BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd BAE Systems Surface Ships Support Ltd BAE Systems Underwater Systems Balltec Ltd Barrett Steel Energy Products - Forge & Machine Shop Bechtel Ltd BEL Valves Ltd Bespak Europe Ltd bf1 Systems Ltd BG Group BG International Downstream BHP Billiton Petroleum Ltd Biomet UK Healthcare Ltd Blacks Equipment Ltd BOC Gases BOC Gases Europe BOC Health Care BOC Ltd BOC Process Plants BOC Tradequip Bombardier Aerospace Shorts Bombardier Transportation (Derby) Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd Boustead International Heaters Ltd BP Alternative Energy BP Angola BU BP Azerbaijan BP Chemicals Ltd BP Exploration & Production Technology Group BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd BP Exploration OP Co Ltd BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd BP International Centre for Business & Technology BP International Ltd BP Llandarcy BP Oil UK Ltd BP plc BP Refining and Marketing BP Shipping BP Solar Ltd BP/AIOC ACG Project Branson Ultrasonics Brecknell Willis & Co Ltd
Bredero Shaw Ltd Bruel & Kjaer VTS Ltd Brush Electrical Machines Ltd Brush Turbogenerators BSP International Foundations Ltd BWI UK Ltd Cambridge Electron Beam Camcon Technology Ltd Cameron Limited Canusa Systems Castrol Technology Services Caterpillar (UK) Ltd Caterpillar Peterlee Ltd Caterpillar Stockton Ltd Caunton Engineering Ltd Cavendish Nuclear Cavendish Nuclear Manufacturing CB&I UK Ltd Ceona Services UK Ltd Charles Taylor Energy Chassis Systems Ltd Chemineer Ltd Chevron Chevron North Sea Ltd Chevron UK Ltd CIP Technologies Ltd Circadian Solar Ltd City Technology Ltd Claxton Engineering Services Ltd Clayton Engineering Ltd Clyde Submarine Base CNIM Escalators UK Ltd CNR International (UK) Ltd Cochlear Ltd Cogent Power Ltd Combined Workshops HMS Defiance PC1007 CompactGTL plc Conductor Installation Services (CIS) Ltd Connect Plus ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd ConocoPhillips Ltd ConocoPhillips Petroleum Company UK Ltd ConocoPhillips Power Operations Ltd Control Techniques Dynamics Ltd Control Techniques plc Copeland Ltd Corewire Ltd Costain Oil, Gas & Process Ltd Cranfield University CRC-Evans Automatic Welding (UK) CRC-Evans Offshore CRC-Evans Offshore Ltd Creo Medical Ltd Croft Filters Ltd Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) Ltd Crossley Engines Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) Cummins Generator Technologies CWT Ltd D C White & Partners Ltd Dage Precision Industries Ltd Daniel Europe Darchem Engineering Ltd Datapaq Ltd Daventry Metal Products Ltd Dawson Downie Lamont Deeside Power Ltd Defence Aviation Repair Agency
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Hi-Spec Manufacturing Ltd Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory Hitachi Europe Ltd Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd HMD Kontro Seal/less Pumps Ltd HMGCC HMS Drake (CFM) HMS Neptune HMS Osprey HMS Sultan Hoganas (Great Britain) Ltd Honda Engineering Europe Ltd Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd Honeywell Aerospace Luton Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil Honeywell Control Systems Ltd Houlder Ltd Howden Technology HS Marston Aerospace Hudson Swann Ltd Humber Bridge Board Hyde Group Tooling Ltd Hyder Consulting UK Ltd IHC Engineering Business Ltd In Salah Gas Indian Queens Power Ltd Industrial Rubber Ltd Innovative Tooling Solutions Ltd INTECSEA (UK) Ltd Intelligent Engineering (UK) Ltd InterAct Activity Management Ltd Intercontrole International Nuclear Services Ltd International Oilfield Drilling Supplies Ltd International Power - UK Power Generation Operations International Valves Ltd Interserve Industrial Services Ltd - Mechanical Division IODS Oil Tool Division IODS Pipe Clad Ltd IODS Pipe Clad Ltd Isentropic Ltd ITW Welding Products UK J C Bamford Excavators Ltd Jacobs UK Jaguar Land Rover JCB Cab Systems JCB Compact Products Ltd JCB Earthmovers Ltd JCB Excavators Rocester JCB Heavy Products Ltd JCB Hydrapower Cab Division Ltd JCB Landpower Ltd JCB Research JCB Transmissions JDR Cable Systems Ltd John M Henderson & Co Ltd John Mayes Engineers Ltd Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Ltd Joint Replacement Instrumentation Ltd Joy Global (UK) Underground Ltd Kalzip Ltd Kawasaki Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd KBR Greenford Kellogg Brown & Root (UK) Ltd Kidde-Graviner Ltd
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Komatsu UK Ltd Kone Escalators Krohne Ltd KW Ltd L-3 Link Simulation & Training UK Ltd Laing O’Rourke plc Laker-Vent Engineering Ltd Lander Automotive Ltd Lasermet Ltd Leengate Welding Group Ltd LICenergy UK Ltd Lincoln Electric (UK) Ltd Lloyd’s Register Lloyd’s Register EMEA Lloyd’s Register Industry Divn Lloyd’s Register Inspection Ltd Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd Lloyd’s Register Rail (RS) Ltd Lloyds UK Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill Ltd London Underground Ltd London Underground Nominee BCV Ltd Lotus Cars Ltd LPA Channel Electric LPA Group Haswell Engineering LPA Niphan Systems LTi Metaltech Ltd Lucy Switchgear (EMS) Ltd Luxfer Gas Cylinders Luxfer Group Ltd Luxfer UK Ltd Lymington Precision Engineers Co Ltd M. S. C. M. Ltd Mabey Bridge Ltd Mabey Engineering Group MACAW Engineering Ltd MacGregor Welding Systems Ltd MacTaggart Scott & Co Ltd Maersk Oil North Sea UK Ltd Magnesium Elektron Ltd Magnox Ltd Marathon International Oil (GB) Ltd - Upstream Marathon Oil (UK) Ltd Marine Accident Investigation Branch Marine Systems Technology Ltd Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd Marshall Solutions Marshall Specialist Vehicles Ltd Marshall Vehicle Engineering Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd MBDA UK Ltd McDermott Subsea Systems Ltd Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd Medical Director General (Naval) Meggitt Sensing Systems Meggitt UK Ltd MEL Chemicals Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd Messier Dowty Ltd Meta Vision Systems Ltd Metal Improvement Company LLC Metaldyne International (UK) Ltd Metalysis Metrode Products Ltd Mettler Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray Ltd Michell Bearings
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GKN Technology Inc GKN Westland Aerospace Inc GM Component Holdings GMC Inc Goodrich Aerostructures GustoMSC Inc Hess Corporation Hitachi America Ltd Hitachi Automotive Products (USA) Inc Hitachi Global Storage Technologies HM Naval Base Hobart Brothers Honda Engineering North America Inc Honda R&D Americas Inc Honeywell Aerospace Honeywell Aerospace Phoenix INTECSEA INTECSEA Inc InterAct InterMoor Inc Johnson Controls Inc - Power Solutions Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc Kiefner & Associates Inc Kobelco Welding of America Inc Liquid Air Corp Loomis Engineering Lorelay Marine Contractors SA LP Inc Luxfer Inc Luxfer USA Ltd Magnesium Elektron North America Inc Manufacturing Technology Inc Marathon Oil Corporation - Upstream McDermott Engineering LLC McDermott International Inc McDermott SA Megastir Technologies Microalloyed Steel Institute LP Microalloying International Inc Miller Electric/Hobart Miller Electric Mfg Co MODEC Group MODEC International LLC Monterey Pipeline Co Nippon Steel USA Inc North American Technical Center OneSubsea Oremco Inc Phillips Driscopipe Inc Plexco Polar Tankers Inc Praxair Metal Fabrications Group Prodair Remmele Engineering Inc ROHR Inc (Goodrich Aerostructures) Rolls-Royce Allison Rolls-Royce Corp Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Inc Rolls-Royce North America RTI Energy Systems RTI International Metals Inc Saipem America, Inc SBM Atlantia Sciaky Inc Shaw Energy & Chemicals Group Shaw Pipeline Services a division of Shawcor UK Ltd
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ShawCor Pipe Protection LLC Shell Deepwater Development Inc Shell Deepwater Development Systems Inc Shell Deer Park Refining Co Shell Development Co Shell Downstream Inc Shell E&P Technology Co Shell Exploration & Production Co Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc Shell International Exploration and Production Inc Shell Offshore Inc Shell Oil Products Co Shell Projects & Technology Shell Services Integration Group Showa Denko KK of America Siemens Energy - Charlotte Sii Megadiamond Socotherm USA SOFEC Inc Solar Turbines Inc Space Exploration Technologies Spirit AeroSystems Inc SSAB Enterprises LLC Subsea7 US Inc Talisman USA Tara Technologies (AST Inc) Tata Aluminum Service Center Inc TE Aerospace, Defense & Marine Business Unit, Tyco Electronics Corporation Team Red Bull Technetics Group Daytona Technip North America Technip USA Inc Tenaris Coiled Tubes LLC Tenaris Global Services (USA) Corp Tesla Motors Inc. Texas City Refinery Thomas Steel Strip Corp TOSOH SMD Inc Total E&P USA Inc Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc Tyco Electronics Corporation - Acting through TE Aerospace Defense & Marine Solutions United Launch Alliance LLC UNOCAL Corporation UNOCAL Cypress Corp UNOCAL North American Oil & Gas Divn Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes Corp Velocys Inc Velocys plc Wakefield-Vette Corp WGIM Houston Williams Companies Inc Williams Corp
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