Looking After Materials in Service

This chapter explains how use of surface engineeringSurface engineering and non-destructive testingNon-destructive testing (NDT), NDT, can combine to enhance component life and prevent in service failureIn service failure of components. Relevant examples and applications are given, with the main technologies in each topic highlighted. Extending service lifeService life improves the sustainability of any system. NDT methods obtain data which can then be fed into calculations to assess remaining service life. Service life can most effectively be enhanced if appropriate surface engineering and non-destructive testing, NDT, strategies are designed in from the start.