Positive Material Identification

Measurement and testing

Positive Material Identification

15 Jan, 2008

Published over 18 years ago. See the latest and most current information on Measurement and testing.

PMI is vital for safety management in electric power generation, petrochemical and petroleum refining. Industry guide lines have been instituted with PMI programs to avoid accidents due to material mix-ups.
Solution: Confidently and quickly test pipes, valves, welds, etc. on-site to confirm alloy grade and chemistry using hand-held Innov-X Alpha Seriesâ„¢ XRF. XRF testing confirms alloy components within a system match specifications. The PDA design provides freedom from obs olescence since upgrades are readily available for both software and hardware.

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