5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About
It is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each metal coating type to select the one that is best for your application.

Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
The Basics of Cathodic Protection
Commonly used to protect numerous structures such as pipelines, ships, tanks and offshore oil platforms, cathodic protection works by allowing a more reactive,...

Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
Hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing differ mainly in their method of application and the level of protection they offer; choosing the right galvanizing technique...

Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion
The 6 Corrosive Components That Can Be Found in Crude Oil
Crude oil, as a mixture of all sorts of hydrocarbons, is not corrosive. However, there are some impurities and components often found in crude oil that could cause...
By: Raghvendra Gopal | Founder & Director, Materials Info Consultancy Private Limited
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Corrosion Failure
Rust in Bolted Systems: Causes and Prevention
A complex steel assembly's fate may be determined by the vulnerability of its smallest and least considered components. The bolts or fasteners holding the assembly...
By: Raghvendra Gopal | Founder & Director, Materials Info Consultancy Private Limited
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Corrosion
Fouling in Heat Exchangers: Detection, Prevention and Removal
Heat exchangers, which are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another, are critical equipment in various industrial processes.Over time, the buildup of unwanted...
By: Aldrich Tyto | Laboratory Manager, CORROSION
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Inspection / Monitoring
AC Corrosion Mitigation Strategies with RMUs
Corrosion can be, and often is, the primary cause of damage to various types of infrastructure, such as steel bridges, reinforced concrete structures, pipelines, and...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Industry News
5 Most Common Factors Affecting Corrosion
There are many factors essential to corrosion. By knowing what they are and dealing with them appropriately, you will be better equipped to prevent corrosion's...
By: Raghvendra Gopal | Founder & Director, Materials Info Consultancy Private Limited
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Inspection / Monitoring
6 Tests to Assess Intergranular Corrosion Using ASTM A262
Intergranular corrosion of austenitic stainless steels selectively attacks the vicinity of the grain boundaries.To evaluate, in a relatively short period of time,...
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
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Inspection / Monitoring
How to Perform an ACVG Survey
Pipelines are still considered one of the most cost effective and safest methods of liquid and gas transportation.Pipelines are usually buried underground to improve...
By: Mohamed Adel Mohamadein | Head of the Corrosion, Arab Petroleum Pipelines
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Pipeline
In Support of Phosphoric Acid Wash for Pipe Coating
As with most industries today, the oil and gas pipeline segment is undergoing major changes with regards to safety and liability. Governmental regulatory mandates are...
By: Greg Denton | Pipeline Coatings Application Consultant, Crest Industrial Chemicals
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Corrosion
MIC Corrosion: How Can Microorganisms Eat Holes in a Metal?
Microbiologically induced/influenced corrosion (MIC) is a major failure issue for pipelines and equipment buried in soils, or exposed to environments that contain...
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
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Pipeline
Futureproofing New and Existing Pipelines
The recent COVID-19 crisis and pandemic-induced lockdowns took a heavy toll on the global energy sector. In 2020, energy demand across advanced economies fell by over 6%...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion
Pipe Inspection Using Radiography and Software Simulation
Corrosion is one of the greatest issues plaguing industries that rely heavily on piping distribution networks. If left unchecked, corrosion deteriorates the pipe's...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion Prevention and Lightweighting Vehicles
Lightweighting vehicles means making sure the lightest materials suitable to the job are used in the manufacture of vehicles. By lightweighting, manufacturers aim to...
By: Raghvendra Gopal | Founder & Director, Materials Info Consultancy Private Limited
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