Non-destructive Testing Archives - FIBA Technologies, Inc.

Semiconductor Shortage Sees Retest Activity Rise

US-based FIBA Technologies Inc. is increasing the capacity of its retest and refurbishment program to assist gas customers serving the semiconductor industry as it strives to address the global shortage of products. FIBA’s focus is on increasing capacity for electronic grade ...

Semi conductor industry depends on specialist gases

Requalification of Type IV Pressure Vessels in CNG Service

Requalification of Type IV Pressure Vessels in CNG Service FIBA was granted special approval by the Department of Transportation to requalify Type IV pressure vessels manufactured by Hexagon Lincoln using hydrostatic testing under Special Permit 14951. This approval allows owners...

Internal Cleanliness of Steel Vessels for High Purity Applications

Many steel pressure vessels are utilized for the global shipment of electronic-grade gases, such as silane, NF3, HCl and N2O, which are used for the manufacturing of semiconductor materials. The purity of this gas is paramount to semiconductor quality because impurities can be de...

Cylinder Ultrasonic Examination

DOT pressure vessels (cylinders) require periodic inspections to evaluate the integrity and safety of each vessel. After years in use, it is important that authorized holders of a Requalification Identification Number (RIN) conduct a thorough examination of each vessel. Two non-d...

Requalifying DOT UN & 3-Series Tubes

DOT UN or ISO tubes that are manufactured in accordance with 49 CFR 178.71(j) or ISO 11120 will have a retest cycle of 10-years provided they are carrying Division 2.1 (flammable) or 2.2 (non-flammable) gases (excepting CO2). The retest cycle is 5 years for Division 2.3 (toxic) g...

Tube Trailer Acoustic Emission Testing

DOT pressures vessels (tubes) require periodic inspections to evaluate the integrity and safety of each vessel. After years of use over the land and sea, it is important that authorized holders of Requalification Identification Numbers (RIN) conduct a thorough examination of each...