Corrosion

Parent tag for articles relating to corrosion.

Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major 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...

5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants


Corrosion in carbon capture process plants can be triggered by a number of factors such as impurities in the feed gas and the type and...

The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion The Role of Chromium in Intergranular Corrosion


Stainless steel alloys owe their anti-corrosive properties to chromium, which grants a passivation effect to both ferrite and austenite...

Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion


Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards

Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results


See the results of an independent research and development organization that recently designed, built and tested fully insulated assemblies...

Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management


A model for material management called Corrosion Knowledge Management (CMK) may be applied by both corrosion experts and non-corrosionists...

The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials The Effects of Corrosion on the Shear Behavior of Materials


A problem that civil engineers currently face is corrosion of the steel reinforcements commonly found in aging infrastructure. Recent...

Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility Effect of Corrosion on a Material's Tensile Strength and Ductility


Discover the mechanical properties of metals used for construction materials and how corrosion influences the metal’s internal structure

Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures 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....

Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings


Moisture causes insulation to lose its effectiveness. The author’s experiment reveals how a duplex system that combines an aerogel coating...

How to Stop a Ship’s Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps How to Stop a Ship’s Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps How to Stop a Ship’s Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps How to Stop a Ship’s Marine Corrosion in 3 Steps


Discover the three-step process to stop corrosion in metal ships

Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels


Oil and gas process vessels are commonly subjected to aggressive chemicals and elevated levels of temperature and pressure. Those who...

Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion


Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues....

Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings Smart Coatings and Nanotechnology Applications in Coatings


Smart coatings powered by nanotechnology are quickly becoming a cost-effective solution that offer unique solutions. In light of these...

SSPC 2016: Focus on Youth, Technology and Award-Winning Projects SSPC 2016: Focus on Youth, Technology and Award-Winning Projects SSPC 2016: Focus on Youth, Technology and Award-Winning Projects SSPC 2016: Focus on Youth, Technology and Award-Winning Projects


New technologies, new leadership and new blood... SSPC 2016 was a resounding success and a great event for all 2,000+ attendees. Here are...

Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems Stopping Rust in Bolted Systems


In harsh salt or chemical environments, bolting systems are often the first to corrode. What mechanisms cause this rapid deterioration and...

Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage


A leaking seawater vessel needed repair of both thin and through-wall defects. A unique combination of materials and methods allowed an...

Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on Welded Joints Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on Welded Joints Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on Welded Joints Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on Welded Joints


A welded joint can have a low resistance to corrosion. Find out what factors cause this and how you can prevent corrosion on welded joints

The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods The Science of Cavitation: Diagnosis & Resistance Methods


Understanding the complexities of cavitation in process equipment is challenging, as is identifying the problem once it has taken hold. A...