Wear and Erosion Studies for Industrial Equipment | Hamilton By Design
Wear and Erosion Studies for Industrial Plant and Equipment Industrial equipment can continue operating even while substantial wear develops inside chutes, hoppers, pipes, tanks, ducts and processing equipment. The first visible signs may be leakage, damaged liners, reduced equipment performance or an unexpected failure. By this stage, the maintenance team may have limited time to determine: Where the most serious wear is located How much material has been lost Whether the damage is localised or widespread Which liners or plates need replacement Whether the supporting structure has been affected What repairs should be completed during the next shutdown A structured wear and erosion study can help turn these questions into measurable engineering information. What Is a Wear and Erosion Study? A wear and erosion study investigates the location, depth, pattern and likely causes of material loss from industrial equipment. Wear may result from repeated impact, sliding contact, abrasion, vib...