Asset Management
Understanding the Causes and Cures for Corrosion Under Insulation
Chloride, galvanic, acidic or alkaline corrosion can cause corrosion under insulation (CUI), but there are ways to prevent the problem.
Performing a Fitness for Service Assessment of Pressure Vessels
Performing a fitness for service assessment of pressure vessels in the oil and gas industry in the event of corrosion.
Guide to the Best Solution for Not-So-Large Corrosion Problems
For the asset owner or proprietor, a process plan is needed to find corrosion solutions for small-to-medium sized corrosion problems. The...
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler Water Pipe
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler System’s Water Pipes
How to Extend the Service Life of Electric Submersible Pumps
Extending the Service Life of Electric Submersible Pumps in Oil and Gas Wells
AC Induced Corrosion of Buried Pipelines
AC induced corrosion of buried pipelines can occur due to placing electrical utilities in a common right of way. Fortunately there are ways...
How to Control Corrosion by Improving Design
The proper design to minimize corrosion is as important as the selection of materials. In many structures, a lack of design consideration...
Flange Corrosion Repair & Protection: Isolating the Sealing Face
Flanges and valves collectively continue to be a major source of hydrocarbon leaks and releases, according to HSE guidance. For flange...
Top Corrosion Mitigation Technologies to Watch for in 2021
Although industry experts don’t expect any revolutionary advances in corrosion mitigation technology in 2021, developments and improvements...
The Impact of Minimum & Maximum DFT Values on Coating Performance
Two leading marine coating experts illustrate how to assess and control a myriad of painting process variables using a simple control chart...
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...
Major Railway Infrastructure Projects That'll Impact the Corrosion Control Market
Demand for new railroad infrastructure is increasing due to a growth in urbanization and a desire to reduce travel time, resulting in...
Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steel
Polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking of austenitic stainless steel can be prevented by an appropriate soda ash neutralization...
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...
How to Effectively Recognize, Prevent and Treat Pitting Corrosion
Pitting corrosion can have serious implications because the cavity it bores below the surface can be both wide and deep, thus seriously...
The Future of Polyurea Coatings
Polyurea is commonly used as a waterproofing sealant and corrosion-resistant coating on metals and concrete surfaces. The reasons for its...
Integrity Management: How Ultrasonic Inline Inspection (ILI) Technology Enhances Safety
Conventional pressure testing poses many risks to the pipeline, the environment and nearby workers. Ultrasonic inline inspection (ILI), on...
Quality Assurance in the Coatings Industry: A Job Description
Quality assurance specialists are usually employed or subcontracted by an asset owner. In the paint and coatings industry, they verify that...
Important Facts You Might Not Know About Copper Patina
A basic overview of the patina layer that forms during the atmospheric corrosion of copper and its alloys. How the patina forms and how to...
