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  Cathodic Protection

  An Expert Guide To Accurate Cathodic Protection Measurements

  Cathodic protection is among the most widespread and accessible techniques for corrosion mitigation. Owing to the sizeable losses and inconvenience that corrosion can...

  By: John Bollinger

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Leveraging AI for Enhanced Corrosion Control in Oil Pipelines

  Corrosion is a significant challenge faced by the oil and gas industry, particularly in pipelines that transport crude oil, refined products, and natural gas. It refers...

  By: Faysal Fayez Eliyan, PhD | Assistant Professor

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  Industries

  Corrosion Jobs: How to Become a Corrosion Technician in 2023

  If you enjoy pragmatic problem-solving, honing your technical expertise and are intrigued by the prospect of making a tangible impact in your career, pursuing a job in...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff

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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