Materials performance is critical in the demanding environments of refineries and chemical processing plants. At R-TECH Group, we provide accredited testing and consultancy to support the safety, reliability and longevity of petrochemical plant and components.
We act as a metallurgical support partner for a number of UK refineries, with growing involvement across international petrochemical operations.
Evaluation of plant and components to assess condition, remaining life and opportunities for optimisation.
Root cause analysis of material and component failures to improve safety, reliability and performance.
In-situ testing, metallography and condition assessment carried out within operational plant environments.
Specialist advice, technical support and expert witness services for complex engineering challenges and disputes.
Collaboration on R&D programmes to improve materials performance in processing environments.
We have extensive experience working across refinery and petrochemical plants, supporting clients with complex materials challenges in high-temperature and chemically aggressive environments.
Our work includes research into the thermal degradation of austenitic stainless steels, alongside the development of advanced life assessment approaches based on plant condition data and in-house modelling.
We specialise in laboratory-based failure investigation, conducting a high volume of analysis work across the petrochemical and wider process industries.
Our approach combines detailed micro and macro-level analysis with practical engineering insight, supported by on-site assessment where required. This allows us to deliver clear, actionable findings that help reduce risk, prevent recurrence and improve plant performance.
Accurate testing, trusted insight, and practical solutions to help you make confident decisions where materials matter most.
