ArchiTECHT

Durable Design Engineering

Sustainability achieved through durable design engineering.

Corrosion mitigation and durability design review consultancy services.

The ArchiTECHT division at TECHT works with its clients through a number of specialised services.

When designing structures or ordering plant and equipment, it is important to provide suppliers with corrosion management information. 

This allows for the correct design of corrosion mitigation strategies to ensure the plant and equipment are fit for purpose for their intended life.

Sustainability Through Design

The most competent designs from a durability and corrosion perspective are developed by incorporating, from the beginning, corrosion mitigation techniques and engineered materials to reduce long-term expenditure on corrosion protection.

Corrosivity Assessment

Typically, the first step is to understand the environment from a corrosion and durability point of view. TECHT develops comprehensive corrosivity assessments based on information gathered onsite and from reputable sources to produce service life calculations to industry best practices & standards.

Durability Plan

A durability plan breaks down the project into its various environments and assesses individual risk. Once this process is undertaken then construction detailing improvements are offered to mitigate deterioration mechanisms that lead to structural implications.

TECHT can offer all aspects of a durability plan from the original overview document through to construction documents, specifications, quality control verification, and the development and maintenance manuals.

Corrosion Mitigation Design Review

Biofilms are recognised as a global issue impacting health, food, water, marine and industrial sectors. Biofilm formation is the critical step in Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC).

At TECHT we are specialists in Biofilms. We offer the following services:

  • Customised Biofilm tests for validation, verification, and optimisation of chemical biocides, anti-microbial and antifouling products in various real-world scenarios.
  • Biofilm characterisation includes sample collection, preservation, high-resolution imaging, biochemical characterisation, and species identification.

Material Testing & Selection

An essential part of TECHT’s services is the availability of in-house and third-party testing facilities. This includes metallurgical, analytical and microbial testing. Corrosion coupon exposure is one way of testing a material to ensure it is fit for purpose, leading to correct material selection for the project.

Failure Analysis

  • Root cause analysis
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Analytical testing & analysis

Specification Development & Review

TECHT’s knowledge and experience of what influences a material property, due to mechanical, chemical, or other process assists decision making. We aim to simplify the choices when considering cost, manufacture, the environment, and corrosion protection.

Correct product specification is crucial to ensure that the end user’s assets are going to be fit for purpose for the intended life. This process also alleviates site issues and problems associated with premature failures.

Construction Quality Assurance & Control

TECHT offers a full range of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Services. From the kick-off meeting to the final closeout report, TECHT ensures the specification is followed and can assist with any conflict resolution quickly and professionally, should it arise.

Associations & Accreditations

TECHT is ISO9001 accredited and is proudly associated with the following industry bodies

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Industries we service

We provide our services to some of the worlds largest industries.

Defence

Energy

Water

Heritage Architecture

Commercial & Industrial

Ports

Renewables

Shipping

Mining & Resources

Marine & Water Infrastructure

Oil & Gas

Transport

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