Contributor

David Shong

Bio

David Shong has spent his entire career in the construction materials industry and developed an early passion for insulation. He has worked in the industrial insulation field since 2014.

Articles by David Shong

Hydrophobicity is Only Part of the Solution to Prevent CUI

This article, brought to you by David Shong and Jack Bittner, highlights the limitations of a hydrophobic-only approach to prevent corrosion under insulation.
What Hot Summer Days Mean For Your Insulated Piping Systems

They say that April showers bring May flowers, but this is not the case in the Seattle area where I live. April showers bring May, June and July showers, and occasional sun breaks three days in August. However, my role in...
Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing

To implement an effective strategy to prevent CUI, engineers, specifiers and facility operators need to consider the elements of an entire insulation system, from the material (rigid and non-rigid), to the jacketing, to the system specifications.

Q&A by David Shong

Are there CUI concerns for operating temperatures over 350 degrees F?

Absolutely. The corrosion range has kind of been established from 100 to 350°F (38 to 177°C) for mild steel, and 350°F is really kind of the upper limit where