Pipeline and Underground Systems
Hydrogen Blistering and Hydrogen Embrittlement: Causes and Preventive Measures
The presence of atomic hydrogen is extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to materials. Learn more about hydrogen damage and how...
An Introduction to Soil Corrosion
Did you know that soil could be highly corrosive? Find out which factors determine the corrosivity of soils, and what can be done to...
What Causes Stress Corrosion Cracking In Pipelines?
Stress corrosion cracking occurs as a result of a combination of corrosion and tensile stress. Here we'll take a look at the types of SCC...
Corrosion Prevention for Buried Pipelines
Corrosion of the internal and external surfaces of pipelines is a leading cause of buried pipeline failure, which in turn leads to huge...
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion in Seawater
When it comes to corrosion engineering, seawater is one of the most important environments to discuss. Here we'll take a look at what...
The 6 Corrosive Components That Can Be Found in Crude Oil
Crude oil isn't corrosive, but some of the impurities commonly found in it are. Find out what those components are, and what can be done to...
21 Types of Pipe Corrosion & Failure
The corrosion of steel piping and its related components is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. Here we'll look at some of the...
Ice Pigging: New European Pipe Cleaning Innovation
A water infrastructure corrosion expert reviews a paper by researchers at the University of Bristol on an innovative technique called ice...
Use of Insulating Coatings for Hazard Protection
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) causes many safety hazards in industrial facilities, many of which are prevented by using thermal...
VIDEO: John Oliver on America's Crumbling Infrastructure
Infrastructure: it's our roads, bridges, dams, airports, power grids... basically anything that can be destroyed in an action film! Here's...
Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention
Due to its durability and corrosion protection, metallization (thermal spraying) is an excellent protection method for structures with a...
Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well
Decommissioning a deep anode well, or ground bed simply by removing the surface hardware and walking away is often no longer acceptable....
Hydrogen Embrittlement Issues with Zinc: New Guidance Discussed
Zinc is widely used in the oil & gas industry, but its safety is being called into question by regulators and the industry, especially for...
A Two-Step Solution to the High Cost of Corrosion Under Insulation
The direct and indirect costs of corrosion under insulation (CUI) are substantial. Aging infrastructure contributes to the total cost. A...
Testing For Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Pipelines
Maintaining pipeline integrity is crucial in the oil & gas industry. When pipeline defects are detected, or pipeline failures occur,...
Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures
Electrical interference is a threat that accelerates corrosion in buried metallic structures such as pipelines, tanks and vessels....
Polyurea Coating Spotlight with Kyle Flanagan
Polyurea coatings expert, Kyle Flanagan, discusses new market developments, construction projects using polyurea systems, new standards and...
Remote Corrosion Monitoring Systems in the Oil and Gas Industry
Companies use remote corrosion monitoring systems to prevent pipelines and other plant equipment from failing in the field. Discover where...
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion and Coatings
Pipeline corrosion—and the related catastrophic failures that it can cause—cost billions of dollars to the economy each year. Here's how it...
