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Qualitest Canada’s Welder Testing Facility in Nisku Alberta

Welder Testing Facility in Nisku Alberta

Qualitest Canada has a top notch Welder Testing Facility in Nisku Alberta which includes 15no’s of weld test booths for welder performance qualification testing and brazer testing. The new facility includes: a fully equipped welding area with 15 all-new, bright and well-lit individual welder testing stations with new welding stands and individual fume extractors.

Qualitest Canada Welder Testing centre has a separate space for machining equipment for preparation and full metallurgical lab for the testing of welding coupons. Qualitest Canada is accredited to carry out welder performance qualification testing (PQT) in accordance with ASME, CSA, and API Codes, and to facilitate CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) Welder Tests.

Qualitest Canada can accommodate your schedule and get the test done without any delay. We understand the project importance and we can also provide field-testing services for welder qualification testing. Just give us a call at 780-851-2020.

Qualitest Canada is a private Welder training and Testing centre in Nisku, Alberta. It is located just 7min from Edmonton International Airport and 5 min from all the major module yards in Nisku.

Qualitest Canada provides hands-on training and renews pipe welder certification. Industry demands require that our instructors maintain their own high standards of manual welding skills. We are proud to be a contributing member to the reputation of the Alberta pipe welder being the best in the world.

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Why to Choose Qualitest Canada as your Geotechnical Consultant?

Why to Choose Qualitest Canada

Qualitest Canada has particular expertise in the geotechnical investigation which will justify the clients why to choose Qualitest Canada. Qualitest analysis and design of: rock/soil slopes of quarries/mines, tips, landfills and dams; renewable energy schemes (wind farms and small hydroelectric schemes and energy from waste plants); earthwork design for landfills including design of geosynthetics systems; foundations and substructure engineering for low rise and multi-storey buildings; deep excavations; offshore geotechnics; instrumentation of meta-stable slopes; and statutory inspection and reporting of mines and quarries.

Qualitest Canada brings in experience with seismic design including selection of ground motion parameters, seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, and design of mitigation solutions.  Qualitest Canada also has personnel with extensive experience in the use of explicit finite difference modelling for the analysis of settlement (total and differential), tensile stresses and strains and general soil structure interaction analysis.

Qualitest Canada’s skill team of geotechnical professionals includes engineers, technologists and technicians are highly experienced in delivering routine and complex geotechnical designs founded on the basis of cost-effective, practical and timely solutions.  Qualitest Canada has a long and proven track record of working with clients to optimize the geotechnical and civil earthworks design to ensure that a high-quality product can be constructed with reasonable costs.

Qualitest Canada has numerous case studies where advanced investigation techniques have resulted in significant cost savings of over 25 times the investigation cost.  Qualitest Canada is one of the leading provider of advanced geotechnical testing for PDA, full-scale pile load tests on all types of piles including compression, tension and lateral loading conditions in Western Canada.

When there is a debate Why to Choose Qualitest Canada, you will easily find the answer as it will save your project time and money for sure. Qualitest Canada offers routine materials testing and advanced construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) testing on both routine and highly complicated projects. Qualitest Canada’s highly experienced field staffs work closely with the engineering team to ensure that construction difficulties are identified early, dealt with quickly with minimal delay, and contractor extras are minimized or eliminated. Qualitest Canada also offers resident field engineering services.

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Edmonton based Geotechnical Engineering firm

Edmonton based Geotechnical Engineering firm

Qualitest Canada is one of the best Edmonton based Geotechnical Engineering firm which was incorporated in Alberta, Canada in 2015, and is equipped with state of the art field and laboratory testing equipment including also a fleet of nuclear densometers, advanced field and laboratory soil and concrete testing, and geotechnical instrumentation capabilities.

We provide a wide range of services in the following fields: Geotechnical Engineering; Material Testing and Construction Quality Control including QA/QC inspections, field and laboratory soil testing, concrete testing, and materials engineering; and specialty Environmental Engineering services such as environmental site assessments, environment restoration, environmental remediation, contamination cleanup, and environmental protection.

Qualitest Canada ‘s geotechnical engineering services mainly focus on site investigation and soil characterization, rock and soil slope stability analysis, landslide remediation, deep and shallow foundations in soils and rocks, rock sockets, inspection of soil-fill and rock-fill embankments, geotechnical instrumentation, soil compaction testing and monitoring, analysis of soil-structure interaction, earth retaining structures, excavation and shoring in soils and rocks, numerical soil mechanics, ground improvement technologies for problematic soils, design and analysis of soil structures, unsaturated soil mechanics, frozen ground and permafrost engineering, failure investigation (forensic geotechnical engineering and expert witness), foundation repair, directional drilling, river crossings, pipelines, dams, bridges, and pavement design.

Qualitest Canada provides engineering consulting and testing services to a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors in Edmonton, and rest of the Alberta. We accept all sizes of projects and no job is too small or too big for Qualitest Canada. With our main office in Edmonton, Alberta, we provide services throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories.

We also provide routine and advanced testing for soil, rock, aggregate, structural concrete, cement, plastic concrete, zero slump concrete, light-weight concrete, grout concrete, mortar, shotcrete, soil-cement, roller-compacted concrete (RCC), and asphalt concrete. The standard tests are generally conducted in accordance with ASTM, CSA, ACI, AASHTO, or BSI (British Standard).

Our Nisku / Edmonton testing laboratory is one of the most advanced soil and concrete testing labs in Western Canada. Our other routine services include geotechnical pile inspection, pile monitoring, footing inspection, and bearing capacity inspection for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout Alberta. We serve Red Deer and Fort McMurray through our main office in Nisku Alberta.

We embrace and produce new technologies, and we get the job done fast and right the first time. Qualitest Canada is all about providing excellent quality services, always on time and on budget.

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Innovation in Aerial Inspection (Drone/UAV)

Innovation in Aerial Inspection with Drone and UAV

Qualitest Canada is pleased to inform you that, we are in the process of adding Drone/UAV to our inspection equipment inventory soon. Drones and UAV are very good for visual inspection of tall or difficult to reach structures which normally requires cranes, helicopters or rope access work.

Using aerial drones you can now get high-resolution, high-quality photos and video of these structures in an economical manner. You can be sure of the results because you have a live video feed of what the drone is seeing and can direct our aerial operators to capture exactly what you need. The new technology permit us to capturing imagery from infra-red cameras or data from other sensors. Drones are able to get into areas that would otherwise be too dangerous for live inspection, e.g. close-up on live flame stacks or in proximity to chemical leaks. Likewise, because of their small scale and quiet operation our drones can operate close to working sites without disruption.

Finally, the innovation in Aerial Inspection with Drone and UAV is here. The small size and stability of aerial drones makes it possible to conduct internal aerial inspections of sites such as large factories and warehouses, or within other confined locations such as tunnels, mines, or under power lines. The Drone/UAV can be used for the following inspection tasks successfully.

  • Oil pipeline inspections
  • Gas pipeline inspections
  • Solar installation inspections
  • Detection of the spread of algae
  • Power line / cable inspections
  • Cooling tower inspections
  • Forestry Critical infrastructure inspections
  • Wind turbine inspections
  • Bridge inspections
  • Counting of animal populations
  • Train line inspections
  • Monument inspections
  • Radiation measurement
  • Radiation monitoring
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Failure Analysis in Energy Sectors and Utility Plants

Failure Analysis in Energy Sectors and Utility Plants

Qualitest Canada Engineers have the extensive knowledge in Energy sector to help clients in many different types of investigations. Examples of energy related failure investigations include:

  • Pipeline failures, Corrosion, Leak causation and timing on both gathering and transportations systems
  • Processing facilities and Plants
  • Utility Plants and Related Pipelines
  • Oilfield production and process equipment failures
  • Oil and gas production facility explosion due to overpressure
  • Electrical failures and commissioning problems
  • Rotating Equipment failures such as Generators, Motors, Turbines, and Compressors etc
  • Plant operation and maintenance issues
  • Sour gas well blowout due to wellhead failure
  • OTSG, HRSG and other type of Boilers failures

The fundamental cause of a failure may include:

  • Design Deficiencies
  • Improper Manufacturing
  • Material Imperfections
  • Errors in Installation or Repair
  • Inadequate Inspection or Quality Control
  • Inadequate Maintenance, And
  • Improper Operation (Service Conditions or Unforeseen Changes in Service)

Failure analysis is a comprehensive multi-discipline approach to evaluate and investigate a failed component part or assembly structure design. This approach involves Qualitest’s Engineers evaluating both the Material and Mechanical aspect of the failure occurrence so as to identify the potential root cause. It is base on the accurate identification of the failure root cause that an appropriate corrective solution can be implemented.

Qualitest offers Failure Analysis in Energy Sectors and Utility Plants in Canada wide. Qualitest has experience in Failure Analysis and Material Engineering services to clients from various industries. Qualitest provides Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Surface Analysis & Electron Microscopy, NDE/NDT, Environmental Test, Process Improvements, Chemical Analysis, and Counterfeit Parts Identification.

We support a wide range of industries, including Marine, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Infrastructures etc. With more than 100 years of combined experience in analytical engineering services, our labs will get you the right answer the first time.  Our Labs staffed with engineers, scientists, and technicians from a variety of disciplines, including Welding engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and Material Engineers.

Only when all the issues are assessed is it possible to conclude why a component or system failed and if the failure may have been preventable.

Contact us admin@qualitests.com today to get a quote.

Alberta: 702 – 23rd Ave Nisku, AB, T9E 7Y6, Canada, (780) 851-2020

BC: 112, 13085 115Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 0C3, Canada, (778) 381-7376

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Qualitest Canada Material Testing Facility in BC and Albert (Sooner in Ontario)

Qualitest Canada Material Testing Labs

Qualitest Canada Material testing Labs in BC and Alberta are providing top notch services to Canadian industries.  Qualitest is recognized as a world leader in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Verification, Geotechnical Testing, NDE/NDT Services, Welding Inspection, Structural Steel Inspection, Welder Qualification Testing, Welding Procedure Development Services, HDPE Pipe Testing and QA/QC Inspection Services for various industries including Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities and Infrastructures. Qualitest has provided our technical expertise to many companies in various locations within the Western Canada region, including Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Peace River, Cold Lake, Grande Prairie, Conklin, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Victoria, Kitimat, Terrace, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Kamloops, Red Deer, Regina, Saskatoon and Lloydminster.

Our company has a reputation among our industry partners for providing high volume, quick turnaround testing with fully integrated, state-of-the-art facilities in Western Canada (Nisku, AB and Surrey, BC). Qualitest’s laboratory in Nisku is the largest testing facility for Material Testing in Canada and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Welding Engineering & Welding Procedure Development

Qualitest provides top notch welding engineering services to the entire Western Canada region. Our Welding Engineers are specialists in welding procedure (WPS) design and development. Depending on your needs, we will design your welding procedure specification to various codes & standards including (but not limited to) ASME, API, CSA, AWS and various Project Specifications.

Qualitest also delivers convenient, hassle-free Welder Qualification Testing services in accordance with ASME, CSA and API Codes. Our advanced Welder Qualification Testing program will comply with various client and third party requirements. We will strive to fulfill your project needs promptly and efficiently.

Mechanical Testing & Failure Analysis:

Qualitest’s never ending commitment to our customers is strongly supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We have highly qualified professionals who have vast experience and in depth knowledge to work on your mechanical testing and failure analysis projects.

The staff at Qualitest is enthusiastic and fully dedicated to providing you with top notch technical solutions for your testing needs. Our quality program, quick turnaround and reliable results will provide a substantial competitive advantage to your company.

We have the new and updated testing equipment for Tensile Test, Charpy Impact Test, ASTM G65 Abrasion Test, Guided Bend Test, Hardness Test (Vickers, Rockwell and Brinell), Macro /Micro Verification, Heat Treatment (Computerized Heat Treatment Oven for PWHT), Chemical Analysis (OES and X-RF Analyzers), Ferrite Test and many more day to day activities.

Non-Destructive Examination:

The NDE department at Qualitest provides a wide range of Non-Destructive Testing services required by various industries. Qualitest NDE technicians will always evaluate material and equipment integrity without impairing their future usefulness. Our services include Magnetic Particle Examination, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Visual Inspection, Ferrite Testing, Hardness Testing, Boroscope Inspection and XRF Alloy Analysis.

Our NDE personnel are trained and certified in accordance with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), and per the Qualitest NDE SNT-TC-1A Written Practice in various NDE disciplines. Qualitest visual inspectors are certified per CSA W178.2 by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and international specifications like AWS QC-1.

Geotechnical Testing

Qualitest’s Geotechnical testing lab is certified to CCIL Category II. Our Geotechnical testing department offers the full suite of Geotechnical services at field sites and in our laboratory. The service we provide ranges from basic classification & index testing to advanced destructive testing. We have highly skilled professionals consisting of Civil and Geotechnical Engineers, Engineering Geologists, laboratory technicians and field technicians. We also have Inspectors, design drafting personnel, drilling technicians and support personnel specialized in their respective fields.

Qualitest provides exceptionally innovative and dependable Geotechnical consulting, environmental consulting and construction management testing services for public & private sector clients throughout Canada.

HDPE Pipe Testing

Qualitest Canada performs various destructive and non-destructive tests on HDPE pipes. Our highly experienced professionals have extensive knowledge about HDPE pipe fusion welds and their testing requirements. HDPE pipe fusion welds (bonding) are normally tested with TOFD (time-of-flight diffraction) and Phased Array UT examination, which are readily available at Qualitest.

In many cases, the HDPE pipe fusion welds (bonding) from your qualification coupons require destructive testing including Tensile Test, Tensile Impact, Drop Impact, Three Point Bend Test, Torque Test and Burst Test which Qualitest performs at our laboratories in Nisku, AB and Surrey, BC.

Mobile Lifting Equipment Inspection

Qualitest Canada has a strong reputation for mobile lifting equipment inspection, certification, Non-Destructive Testing, as well as supporting engineering services. Our inspectors are certified to CWB/CGSB and have vast knowledge in lifting equipment inspection. In addition, we can provide certified technicians for special crane inspections which require LEEA certification. After a thorough inspection our inspectors will place a marked and identifiable inspection label on the inspected equipment.

Welding Inspection & QA/QC Services

As Qualitest Canada is a CSA W178.1 Certified Inspection Organization, maintaining the quality of the service we provide is our top priority. Qualitest Canada’s inspectors have completed numerous welding inspection and QA/QC projects with many clients in the industrial, institutional and commercial sectors. We provide QA/QC, NDE, Welding Inspection and In-Service Inspection to various industries located in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Our Certified Welding Inspectors are available to fulfill all your welding inspection needs within budget and on schedule.

We will take care of your commercial and industrial welding inspection project at any stage you require our services. Our inspectors will visit your project site and perform the welding inspection as per the project requirements. Qualitest Canada is capable of providing a full range of welding inspection services at your fabrication shops or field sites, regardless of the location.

We have performed full Quality Control inspection programs on large scale projects, such as the new construction & expansion of refineries, gas manufacturing plants, export & import terminals, pipelines, storage tanks, dams and bridge construction. We have acquired industry leading expertise through many years of experience in the welding inspection and testing profession, and we guarantee to provide you with the experience and knowledge you are looking for.

Quality Manual Preparation and Audit Assistance

Qualitest Canada is your one-stop engineering solution for all quality related documents. We develop various different types of Quality manuals, procedures, plans, specifications, forms and checklists for our clients based on their project requirements. Some of the documents we develop for our clients are listed below:

  • Quality Manual (ABSA / Technical Safety BC / TSASK)
  • Quality Procedures
  • Manuals for ISO Audits
  • Inspection Test Plans (ITP)
  • Quality Control Plans (QCP)
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Quality Control Forms and Exhibits

We assist our clients during their internal audits, provide ABSA or TSASK or Technical Safety audit preparation, as well as contribute support for ISO Initial Certification or renewal processes. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals will assist you throughout your audit processes. We will make the process easy, cost effective and a success for your organization.

Other Inspection and Testing Services

In addition to the above stated services, Qualitest has committed to providing many additional services, including MFL Tank Floor Inspection, Equipment Preservation and Maintenance, Marine Structures Inspection, Pipeline Inspection, Pile Monitoring, Corrosion Survey, Design & Drafting Services. Please contact us if you require assistance with any related services to those listed above.

Credentials:

Qualitest Canada has the following credentials.

  • Registered with APEGA
  • Certified to CSA W178.1
  • Registered with ABSA (AQP & AOQP)
  • Registered with Technical Safety BC
  • Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Nisku, AB)
  • Registered with ISNET World