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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

  Understanding the Causes and Cures for Corrosion Under Insulation

  Corrosion costs the global economy around $2.2 trillion each year, according to the World Corrosion Organization. Of that, it is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of pipe...

  By: Della Anggabrata

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  Corrosion

  Performing a Fitness for Service Assessment of Pressure Vessels

  Pressure equipment is defined as a containment apparatus with a difference in pressure between the internal and external environment. Some examples of pressure equipment...

  By: Della Anggabrata

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  Asset Management

  Guide to the Best Solution for Not-So-Large Corrosion Problems

  In the corrosion world it is generally accepted that there are eight basic types of corrosion. From this simple list of corrosion types, a daunting variety of corrosion...

  By: Bradley Erickstad | President, Coastal Corrosion Care LLC

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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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  Equipment

  How to Extend the Service Life of Electric Submersible Pumps

  Artificial lift is considered the backbone for maximizing the productivity from oil wells. There are several types of artificial lift pumps, including are sucker rod...

  By: Della Anggabrata

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  Corrosion

  AC Induced Corrosion of Buried Pipelines

  Pipelines are often located in common utility rights of way with the pipeline taking advantage of corridors reserved for high voltage AC (HVAC) overhead electrical...

  By: Mohamed Adel Mohamadein | Head of the Corrosion, Arab Petroleum Pipelines

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  Corrosion Prevention

  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 the weakest link in corrosion...

  By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Flange Corrosion Repair & Protection: Isolating the Sealing Face

  All pipelines and pipework incorporate flanges and welded joints of varying sizes, designs and materials. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Offshore...

  By: Marina Silva

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Top Corrosion Mitigation Technologies to Watch for in 2021

  With corrosion management and corrosion-related incidents costing a massive US$2.5 trillion a year across the globe, it’s no wonder that advancements in corrosion...

  By: Annemarie Mannion

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  Engineering and Spec Writing

  The Impact of Minimum & Maximum DFT Values on Coating Performance

  For best results, it’s necessary to assess and control a myriad of painting process variables, including assignable causes and random variations, which affect the...

  By: Raouf Kattan | Managing Director, Safinah Ltd.

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  Corrosion

  The 6 Corrosive Components That Can Be Found in Crude Oil

  Crude oil, as a mixture of all sorts of hydrocarbons, is not corrosive. However, there are some impurities and components often found in crude oil that could cause...

  By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario