Material Screening

PML Applications works with clients to design experiments that test different materials under conditions they would experience in service to aid in the down-selection of materials for new-design.

We provide bespoke material screening services for new-builds, repair and overhaul processes, or existing structures and components. Our tailored tests cover a range of material types such as .

In addition, we provide independent and impartial corrosion assessments of different materials to determine their corrosion resistance for a targeted operational environment.

PML Applications’ material screening services include:

• Material and Technology desk-based studies
• Initial laboratory testing under controlled environmental conditions (e.g. flow, temperature, load, etc.)
• Dynamic testing in the marine environment
• Cathodic protection trials
• Combined corrosion and biofouling testing
• Coating testing and selection
• Expert holistic analysis that considers the design intent as well as the environmental challenges that the marine context brings

PML Applications’ Material Screening Facilities

PML Applications’ laboratories and in-situ testing facilities are equipped to trial the materials under a range of conditions. Whether you are looking to conduct testing in specific controlled environments or would like to measure the results after exposure to the real marine environment, our facilities cater to your project.

Our laboratory testing offers control over variables such as:

• Temperature
• pH / chemical immersion
• Loading
• Wear / tribocorrosion
• Seawater flow rate
• Erosion corrosion
• The effect of different coatings
• Etc.

PML Applications’ Bespoke Material Screening Clients

PML Applications is experienced in working with clients from a range of sectors, with an understanding of the requirements and regulations in different sectors. With Security Cleared personnel available for your projects, we regularly engage and work with defence clients, following security protocol.

PML Applications’ services and capabilities suit a range of projects, including those in –

• Defence
• Renewable wind
• Commercial shipping
• Offshore
• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Ready to discuss or get your material screening project started with PML Applications? Contact Dr Tamsin Dobson at tdo@pml.ac.uk.