Engineering and Spec Writing
Top 5 Corrosion Threats Caused by Neglect
While corrosion is mostly considered to be the result of natural phenomena, it can also be a consequence of neglectful human behavior, such...
Corrosion Fatigue of Welded Joints on Marine Offshore Structures
When combined, fatigue and corrosion have an exponentially worse effect on the reliability and lifespan on marine offshore structures and...
Beginners Guide to Becoming an Offshore Coating Inspector
Offshore coating inspectors must possess sound knowledge of various coating types, their applications and different types of defects. This...
Salt Limits to Prevent Premature Coating Failures
The presence of non-visible residual surface salts and their impact on life cycle coating performance is well documented, yet no widespread...
EIT Corrosion Detection Systems: Are They the Future?
Grouted electrically isolated pre-tensioned tendons provide advantages for prestressed concrete structures such as bridges and flyovers....
Corrosion Knowledge Management Vs. 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...
Waterborne Coatings: Environmental and Health Regulations Meet Coatings Technology
The minimal use or lack of solvents makes waterborne coatings a viable way to meet or exceed stringent environmental and personal health...
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...
Engineering Ships for Better Coating Performance
When examining why marine coatings fail, the industry commonly assumes the cause lies in substandard surface preparation or paint...
Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification
In writing coating specifications, it is essential to understand and include all of the limiting conditions at a specific site where...
Global Educational Training Opportunities and Job Prospects in the Corrosion Field
There is a lack of formal undergraduate engineering courses in the corrosion engineering field. Professional societies have tried to bridge...
Corrosion Rate Conversion: Simple Ways to Convert Data Between Common Corrosion Units
Corrosion rate conversion is important when measuring the corrosion rate (the velocity at which metal is lost) of equipment or a metallic...
Defining Service Requirements & Environmental Factors for Coating Specification
An expert coatings engineer describes the international standards and procedures necessary to define environmental factors and durability...
Selecting the Right Coating for Your Application: Polyurea versus Polyurethane
This article provides a basic overview of the relevant differences between two protective coating products for corrosion prevention:...
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...
How to Get Started in a Career as a Materials Scientist
Students interested in pursuing a career in this field must possess a natural aptitude for science and mathematics. Additionally, qualities...
A Day in the Work Life of a Corrosion Engineer
As a corrosion engineer, Peter plays a major role in the engineering division of his company. On a typical workday, he plans, organizes and...
Top 4 Tips for Entry-level Corrosion Engineers
The top four tips (mentoring, asking questions, continued professional development, teamwork) that entry-level corrosion engineers can use...
