DNV has extensive experience in laboratory testing, and our laboratories are an important part of the technology base in DNV. Testing expertise is combined with theoretical knowledge of materials, failure modes/mechanisms and object competence, hence, the laboratories are well integrated with other DNV services.

Our services and strengths:

• Multi-disciplinary teams
• Integration with our laboratory services
• Materials knowledge & system knowledge within the oil and gas industry
• Failure investigation
• Fitness for service assessment
• Development of specifications and materials selection reports
• Advisory services, trouble shooting and studies
• Corrosion assessment, design and verification of corrosion protection systems
• Composite and plastic materials (testing and consulting)
• Fracture mechanics and fatigue assessments
• Materials verification and examination (in lab and in the field)
• Quality surveillance and fabrication follow-up (e.g. during fabrication of plates, pipes, components and at coating yards)
• Qualification of suppliers (e.g. technical audits)
• Third-party verification of specifications and procedures
• Testing:
  • Standardised and non-standard testing of metallic materials, thermoplastic materials, elastomeric materials and fibre-reinforced plastics
  • Full-scale and tailor-made testing of components and equipment
  • Environmental testing
  • Corrosion and erosion testing
  • Testing of coating.