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Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Corrosion, Materials Selection, Welding, High Temp Alloys
Expert has helped engineers select the most suitable and cost-effective stainless steel, nickel alloy or other materials such as titanium for a wide variety of applications over his long career. The selection of the appropriate alloy must consider many factors…
Accomplished Research Engineer with Experience Coordinating Projects Related to Corrosion Prevention
I worked in my first graduate research on high-temperature oxidation of cobalt- and nickel-base superalloys. In another graduate research, I worked on corrosion rate model for steel in oil and gas environment (carbon dioxide-saturated). Later I worked on corrosion of…
Mechanical Properties of Metals
Expert has studied aluminum alloys from the 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx series and studied their grain size, tensile properties, heat treatments, corrosion resistance, and fatigue behavior (both room temperature stress - life (S-N) and crack growth behavior). His work…
Metal Alloy Welding, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy Properties
Expert has extensive experience with the specification and application of nickel and stainless alloys in the high temperature areas of gas (both aero and industrial/marine) and steam turbines including compressors, combustion, and turbine components. He has worked closely with designers,…
Corrosion in Plant, Buildings, HVAC, Hi-Temp, Surveys/Failure Analysis; Expert Witness, Seminars
Expert has over 35 years of experience in practical aspects of materials utilization involving steels, stainless and high alloy steels, nickel and nickel alloys, copper and copper alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, and titanium and titanium alloys in many corrosive…
Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Processing, Materials Failure Analysis
Expert has gained extensive experience in the uses of ferrous metals and alloys (carbon and alloy steel, high strength steel, structural steel, heat resistant steel), non-ferrous metals and alloys, superalloys, stainless steels (austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, and precipitation hardening grades), tool…
Powder Metallurgy, Magnetic Alloy
Since 1980, Expert has been instrumental in the development of new magnetic alloys, their processing, improvement in their properties, and preparation of specifications for their usage. He has also assisted in marketing these materials and recommending their usage for new,…
Metallurgical Engineering
Expert has expertise in the selection and application of materials, including metals and ceramics. He has been responsible for material selections for aircraft jet engines, industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator components for 35 years. This includes the statistical…
Catalysis, Surface Chemistry
Expert has spent most of his research addressing problems related to catalysis by transition metals and transition metal oxides. His model studies have examined the basic catalytic chemistry of ammonia synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch chemistry, catalytic oxidation, and hydrogen desulfurization chemistry. In…
Mechanical Engineering, Cavitation Erosion
HYDRAULICS; OCEAN ENGINEERING; WATER-JET CLEANING. Expert (prefers Dr. Thiru) has extensive experience applying his expertise in hydraulics to ocean engineering and industry. Dr. Thiru is a recognized expert in materials research and has demonstrated a deep understanding of material behavior…