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Scientific Properties
6 Ways to Measure Fluid Viscosity
Viscosity is one of the most essential physical properties of industrial fluids, such as coatings, paints and adhesives.Essentially, viscosity indicates a fluid’s...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion Prevention
Control of Corrosion in Cooling Towers
Cooling towers provide an effective method of heat rejection and are widely used for space conditioning, refrigeration and industrial cooling applications. The control...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion
Understanding Water Treatment and the Corrosion Control Process
Drinking water sources are subject to contamination and require appropriate treatment to remove disease-causing agents. Public drinking water systems often use various...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion Prevention
How to Improve Feedwater Quality to Prevent Boiler Corrosion
Boiler failure is a major concern for heating and power plants, and the corrosion associated with the boiler's water quality is known to be the main cause. The total...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler Water Pipe
A chelating agent is an essential component in a boiler system where hard minerals exist and need to be “softened” and dissolved in the conveyance. Some...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Pipeline
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion in Seawater
When it comes to corrosion engineering, seawater is one of the most important environments to discuss. This may be especially true when it comes to pipelines, which...
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
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Corrosion
Corrosion Scale Analysis for Piping Specimens
Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful to human health. The introduction of lead into drinking water occurs through the corrosion of plumbing products as water moves...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion
21 Types of Pipe Corrosion & Failure
The corrosion of steel piping and its related components is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. The end product, which is commonly referred to as rust, is...
By: Corrview .com
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Markets
Combating Sanitation System Corrosion
Governments, particularly major cities, are faced with a growing demand on aging sanitation infrastructures and escalating cost of maintenance. (An introduction to the...
By: Robert Anderson
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Corrosion
All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam
Have you ever wondered how the pressure cooker in your kitchen is comparable to a giant boiler in an electrical power plant? Both have similarities, because they both...
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Corrosion
Introduction to the Chemistry of Pipes in Seawater
It is estimated that around 30% of all scrap metal comes from corroded metal materials or equipment. And marine environments, no doubt, have made a significant...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Pipeline
Ice Pigging: The Benefits to Using This Icy Pipe Cleaning Method
Neglected and dirty pipes can result in several water quality issues. For example, iron and manganese sediments, which can accumulate due to poor filtering or pipe...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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