What is HIC Testing?
HIC Testing
Steel’s resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking in moist H2S conditions can be assessed via HIC testing. You may test your steel in a number of various ways. The GMax test and the HIC test are two examples of these assays. You can use these tests to find out how resistant the steel in your line pipe is to hydrogen-induced cracking.
HIC Resistance of Line Pipe Steels for Mild Sour Environments
The HIC Resistance of line plates steels is measured using a variety of HIC resistance tests. The techniques utilised in these tests and the variables used to calculate the steel’s resistance differ. The solutions used in these experiments are frequently those that are most similar to the actual corrosive environment. Additionally, the testing are carried out in a lab setting. Depending on the kind of material being tested and the testing environment, different parameters are employed. Frequently, the test findings are followed up on for several months.
In comparison to tests conducted in situations with acidity, HIC resistance testing often have fewer parameters. The test results occasionally fell outside the advised ranges. This can be the result of a decline in strength. A reduction in the SOHIC threshold stress may have also been brought on by the loss of strength.
