A calorie is amount of heat necessary to increase the temperature of one gram of water by 33.8°F (1°C). Necessary heat depends on two variables: atmospheric pressure and starting temperature. The value of one calorie is equal to 4.1860 joules. Both calories or joules are used in calculating… View Full Term
Trending Terms
Corrosionpedia Terms
Connect with us
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
By clicking sign up, you agree to receive emails from Corrosionpedia and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Free Webinar: Flange Isolation and Remote Monitoring
Tuberculation is a common problem associated with aging metal iron pipes. In an attempt to improve operational efficiency and overall water quality standards, municipalities are using unidirectional flushing (UDF) to clean their distribution systems.
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Here we offer a proven way to remove what is known and documented to be a leading cause of premature coating failures — soluble salt contamination.
By: Hap Peters | Managing Director, CHLOR RID International, Inc.
Where color is required along with corrosion protection, the most widely specified paint coating system consists of a blast-cleaned surface, a zinc-rich primer and an epoxy intermediate, along with a top coat of polyurethane...
By: Rob Francis | Consultant, Aurecon Materials Technology Group
Nine essential topics to keep in mind when performing surface preparation and applying a marine coating to...
By: Shivananda Prabhu
Applying Protective Coatings to Ships in Cold Winter Conditions. Article from ACA...
By: Mark Edmonds
Preventing Tea Staining Corrosion of Stainless Steel in Coastal Areas or...
By: Australasian Corrosion Association
We spoke to fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) expert, Alan Kehr, about specifying this material. Kehr has 40 years’ experience in the pipeline coatings industry, including R&D and technical service. He is currently the managing...
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
Every corrosion, abrasion, or erosion issue can present its own unique set of problems and associated solutions, each bearing its own merit. This is where in situ internal pipeline cleaning and coating can come into play as a solution.
By: Enerclear Team
Finding the optimum blast pressure is a balancing act that entails taking into consideration the requirements of the job and the capabilities of the compressor, the blast hose and the blast nozzle.
By: Wade Hannon | Area Sales Manager, Specialty Products at GRACO Inc.
A process vessel lining solution can only be an effective and integral part of the corrosion prevention system if installed correctly.
By: Osmay Oharriz, Ch.E., M.Sc. | Oil & Gas Industry Manager, Belzona Inc.
Flash rust occurs with any type of wet, abrasive blasting or surface preparation using water. Understanding how it forms is essential to preventing it.
Protecting Public Art and Bronze Sculptures Against Corrosion
By: L. H. Boulton and E. Yuda
Don't miss the latest corrosion content from Corrosionpedia!
Subscribe to our newsletter to get expert advice and top insights on corrosion science, mitigation and prevention. We create world-leading educational content about corrosion and how to preserve the integrity of the world’s infrastructure and assets.