General Procedures
Metallizing 101
Metallizing is a general term used to describe the process of applying a metallic coating on the surface of an object. It involves several...
The 3 Stages of Corrosion Failure Analysis
Failure analysis allows corrosion engineers to determine why a component or piece of equipment failed and how to prevent the same type of...
Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well
Decommissioning a deep anode well or groundbed simply by removing the surface hardware and walking away is often no longer acceptable....
Why Concrete Delamination Occurs - and What to Do About It
Delamination in concrete slabs can be a serious problem. This article examines how to prevent them—and how to find and fix them when they...
How to Enhance Safety When Working With Volatile Organic Compounds
VOCs are emitted from coatings used in the corrosion protection industry. Several techniques are available that reduce the VOCs produced...
Writing Safety Into Your Coating Specification
Safety should be a primary consideration in any coating specification, because everyone involved in a coating project has the right to...
Problems Caused by the Lack of Clarity & Definition in Coating Specifications
Common disputes on coating application projects often originate in the coating specification. When the specification is unclear, it can...
Coating Holidays & Pinholes: Chinks in the Armor
Defects in a coating film can ultimately leave the metal substrate vulnerable to corrosion, thus negating the purpose of the protective...
The Dangers of Typical Corrosion Prevention Solutions
Typical coating solutions come with risks including VOCs, HAPs and flammability, but there are new and unique solutions hitting the market...
Wet Abrasive Blasting: An Overview of Surface Cleaning Alternatives
Each of the various types of wet abrasive blasting techniques offers advantages for certain situations. Three types are examined:...
How to Prevent Premature Coating Failures by Removing Soluble Salt Contaminants during Surface Preparation
Here we offer a proven way to remove what is known and documented to be a leading cause of premature coating failures — soluble salt...
7 Best Methods for Detecting Leaks in Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessels may become unusable if leaks are present and the internal pressure decays. It is critical that pressure vessels remain...
The Impact of the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 on the Industry
Even though pipelines are one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy transportation, there is a long history of pipeline failures...
Tips for Running Coating Projects in Winter
Applying industrial coatings in cold weather can present a number of technical and safety challenges for asset owners and coating...
Defining Client Objectives for Coatings Specification
A protective coatings and engineering expert discusses the importance of defining client objectives in a design basis document early in the...
How Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is Changing Sewer and Pipeline Asset Management
New closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are used by water authorities and underground pipeline operators to inspect pipes, identify...
Strategy for a Corrosion Remediation Program
A quick overview of the recommended steps in order to establish a robust corrosion remediation program that delivers a quality result and...
Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities
Non-intrusive inspections of pressure and process vessels are used to determine the internal condition of the equipment without having to...
What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry?
Quality control on a job site is often standardized by regulatory agencies in a way that makes it completely objective, and hence...
