Lab Services

Calgary Lab Capabilities

The Lab

Four fume hoods
Stainless steel ducting for acid work on one
Water and nitrogen supply
Storeroom with four flammable storage cabinets
Three additional storage cabinets at the rear
Explosion-proof fridge freezer

RCE Corrosion Cells

A Rotating Cylinder Electrode (RCE) corrosion tester is a lab device that simulates the flow conditions found in pipelines. It features a spinning cylinder that exposes a material sample to a corrosive fluid at a controlled speed. The RCE helps researchers understand how materials corrode under flow and allows them to test corrosion inhibitors or optimize material choices for pipelines and process equipment.

Thermal Conductivity Tester

Thermal conductivity testers are specialized instruments used to measure the thermal conductivity of various materials. Thermal conductivity is a material property that indicates how efficiently a substance can transfer heat. These testers are employed in industries like construction, manufacturing, electronics, and energy to ensure materials meet performance requirements for insulation, heat exchange, and thermal protection.

Cold Finger Apparatus

A cold finger wax tester is a laboratory device used to determine the wax deposition tendencies of crude oil. It features a cooled metal "finger" that simulates a cold pipeline wall. This finger is immersed in a heated oil sample, and the amount of wax that deposits on its surface over time is measured. This information helps evaluate wax inhibitor performance and potential wax-related issues in oil pipelines and processing facilities.