All test labs are the same, right? Wrong.

In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris are joined by returning guest David Futch of Acuren to discuss a recent incident that involved irregularities from a J-Integral lab test.

The conversation breaks down the finer points of what went wrong and sheds light on the importance of placing safeguards around test labs to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting parameters.

Highlights:

• The importance of modulus data in generating high-quality test results
• The role that validity criteria play in accurate J-Integral testing
• What safeguards operators should have in place to ensure accurate lab testing

If you’re looking to get ahead of potential inconsistencies in lab validation testing—or if you’re just looking to know more about fracture toughness than you did yesterday—this episode is a must-watch.

Also, find out what’s up with Chris’s cholesterol. We promise it’s related.

Connect:

Rhett Dotson  

Christopher De Leon  

David Futch

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