Center Of Materials And Failure Analysis (COMFA)

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+ Mission: COMFA does both scientific research and technical service (in lab. and at onsite) in the field of materials properties characterization and failure analysis.

+ Main Industrial Technical Service:

Application of material analysis/evaluation techniques and failure analysis into practice according to the scientific and technological activity registration certificate of the Institute of Materials Science.
Water quality control for boiler system, consult to avoid scale and corrosion.
Corrosion testing and evaluation in Laboratory and in atmosphere.
Researching in the field of material analysis, failure analysis and other related fields.
Training of highly qualified human resources in the materials fields and in accordance with the functions of the COMFA.
Domestic and international cooperation according to the agreements signed by the IMS.
Performing other tasks assigned by the Director of the Institute.

+ Main researcher: Corrosion of materials in atmospheric and industrial environmental.

Contact information of Department Head::

- Name: Dr. Hoang Lam Hong

- Lab. address: 5th floor, B2 building

- Hand phone: +84 098 2621343

- Email: honghl@ims.(*) - Note: Replace (*) = vast.ac.vn

LIST OF THE STAFF

No.	Name	Position	Employment type	Lab. address	Email Note: Replace () = vast.ac.vn*
1	Dr. Hoang Lam Hong	Head of Lab.	Permanent employee	Room 506, B2 Building	honghl@ims.(*)
2	Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga	Staff		Room 507, B2 Building	ngantt@ims.(*)
3	MSc. Vu Hanh Ngân	Staff		Room 505, B2 Building	nganvh@ims.(*)
4	MSc. Nguyen Van Trang	Staff		Room 507, B2 Building	trangnv@ims.(*)
5	Eng. Hoang Minh Truong	Staff		Room 505, B2 Building	truonghm@ims.(*)
6	Technician Nguyen Quang Huan	Staff		Room 508, B2 Building
7	MSc. Nguyen Bich Van	Staff	Contract employee	Room 505, B2 Building	vannb@ims.(*)
8	Dr. Lai Van Duy	Staff		Room 508, B2 Building	duylv@ims.(*)
9	Bachelor Nguyen Thi Thuy An	Staff		Room 506, B2 Building
10	Bachelor Ta Thi Ly	Staff		Room 506, B2 Building	lytt@ims.(*)
11	Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Thi Hong Lien	Staff	Collaborator	Room 507, B2 Building	honglien@ims.(*)

MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Assessing the current condition of industrial equipment and components by using on-site non-destructive analysis methods (chemical composition analysis, material structure investigates, hardness testing), combined with selected laboratory analysis methods (failure analysis, corrosion product analysis). These assessments are compiled into a comprehensive report on the equipment’s condition, along with specific recommendations to help customers operate and produce safely and efficiently.

2. Analyze the causes of failures in equipment and components used in fertilizer, chemical, oil and gas, thermal power, and mechanical industries, thereby providing specific recommendations to help customers operate safely and efficiently while minimizing repeated failures.

3. Analyze the properties of metal materials, determine the corrosion resistance of materials in real environments and simulate testing in the laboratory.

Fig.1. Assessment for thermal power plant turbines

Fig.2. Corrosion control consulting in petrochemical refineries

PUBLICATIONS

Hoang Lam Hong, Nguyen Van Trang, Dinh Thi Duyen, Le Thi Hong Lien, Pham Thy San, Bui Thi Van Anh, Research on using resistant sensor to predict corrosion under insulation of carbon steel, Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology 62 (1) (2024) 102-111.
Hoàng Lâm Hồng, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga, Đinh Thị Duyên và Nguyễn Văn Trang, Ảnh hưởng của điều kiện khí hậu đến tốc độ ăn mòn thép các bon trong khí quyển ven biển Đồ Sơn, Tạp chí Vật liệu và Xây dựng Tập 14 Số 02 năm 2024, 163-168.

MAIN EQUIPMENT

No.	Equipment	Capabilities	Position	Operator
1	Scanning electron microscope (SEM/EDX) Jeol JMS 6490 – Jeol, Japan	- High magnification surface morphology analysis (SEM) - Chemical composition analysis (EDX)	511- B2	1. Hoang Lam Hong 2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
2	Emission spectrometer Spectrotest TXC 03 – Spectro, Germany	Chemical composition analysis of the Fe, Cu, Al, Ni, Co, and Ti base materials.	510 - B2	1. Nguyen Van Trang 2. Hoang Minh Truong 3. Hoang Lam Hong
3	PC MultiDirect – Aqualytic, Germany	Water quality analysis at on-site and Lab.	510 - B2	1. Hoang Lam Hong 2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Le Thi Hong Lien
4	DR 900 – Hach, USA		510 - B2
5	DR 1900 – Hach, USA		510 - B2
6	DR 3900 – Hach, USA		510 - B2
7	Ascott CC450XP – Ascott, England	Simulate testing in the laboratory	503 - B2	1. Nguyen Van Trang 2. Hoang Lam Hong
8	Sensor Direct- OX 24* - Aqualytic, Germany	Water quality analysis (dissolved oxygen measurement)	510 - B2	1. Hoang Lam Hong 2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Le Thi Hong Lien
9	Sensor Direct- CD 24* - Aqualytic, Germany	Water quality analysis (conductivity measurement)	510 - B2
10	Sensor Direct- pH 24*, Aqualytic, Germany	Water quality analysis (pH measurement)	510 - B2
11	Cond 197i* - WTW, Germany	Water quality analysis (low conductivity measurement)	510 - B2
12	Optical microscope Axiovert 40 MAT - Carl Zeiss, Germany	Material structure investigates	511 – B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van
13	Stereo microscope STEMI DV4 - Carl Zeiss, Germany.	Visual test and macro analysis	511 – B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Hoang Minh Truong 5. Hoang Lam Hong 6. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
14	Stereo microscope STEMI-2000C - Carl Zeiss, Germany	Visual test and macro analysis	511 – B2
15	Optical microscope PORTAMET – Buehler, USA	Material structure investigates at on-site.	510 - B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Hoang Minh Truong
16	Grinder and polisher TRANSPOL 2 - Struers, Denmark	Preparation the surface for on-site metal structural testing	510 - B2
16	Grinder and polisher Joke ENESKA- USA.	Preparation the surface for on-site metal structural testing	510 - B2
17	Grinder and polisher LABOPOL 25- Struers, Denmark	Preparation the surface for metal structural testing and the others at Lab.	508 – B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Hoang Minh Truong 5. Hoang Lam Hong 6. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
18	Rockwell AR10 - Mitutoyo, Japan	Rockwell hardness measurement	511 – B2	1. Hoang Minh Truong 2. Nguyen Van Trang
19	AVK-Co - Mitutoyo/ Japan	Vicker and Brinell hardness measurement	511 – B2	1. Hoang Minh Truong 2. Nguyen Van Trang
20	IndentaMet 1106* - Buehler, USA	Vicker hardness measurement (micro-hardness)	511 – B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van 3. Hoang Minh Truong
21	MIC 10 DL/GE* - Krautkramer, Germany	Vicker hardness measurement at on-site.	511 – B2	1. Hoang Minh Truong 2. Nguyen Van Trang
22	RKP-450 – Zwick, Germany	Impact test of Charpy specimen	115 – B2
23	Supper L120 - Tinious Olsen, USA	Tensile/bending testing	104 – 2B
24	DMS-2TC – GE, Germany	Ultrasonic thickness testing.	511 – B2	Hoang Minh Truong
25	P-3 – Vishay, USA	Measurement of stress and residual stress	511 – B2	Hoang Minh Truong
26	Penetrant Tester (PT) and UV Lamp	Surface defect inspection	511 – B2	Hoang Minh Truong
27	Autolab PGSTAT-302N – Metrohm, Hà Lan	Electrochemical measurement	510 - B2	1. Hoang Lam Hong 2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga 3. Le Thi Hong Lien
28	Sartorius TE 214S - Germany	Mass balance	P510 – B2	1. Hoang Lam Hong 2. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Le Thi Hong Lien
29	DELTA- USA	Cutting metal samples with cooling	P508 – B2	1. Vu Hanh Ngan 2. Nguyen Bich Van 3. Nguyen Van Trang 4. Hoang Minh Truong

HIGHLIGHTS
Scientific research, technology development, application and transfer of science and technology products and services; international cooperation and training in the field of materials science and technology and other related fields.

28 + Year of establishment
Established on June 11, 1993
240 + staffs
3 Professors, 9 Associate Professors, 13 Senior Researchers, 80 Ph.
Arwards
First Class Labor Medal