Asset Management
Lessons from a 35-Year-Old Water Heater
A tale of why I didn’t replace my 35-year-old hot water heater, or why most corrosion mitigation procurement practices are hopelessly...
Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion
Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards
Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results
See the results of an independent research and development organization that recently designed, built and tested fully insulated assemblies...
Case Study: Offshore Platform Implements Faster, Safer Corrosion Monitoring Tools
In this case study, oil and gas offshore facility operators confront the high cost and safety issues associated with retrieving corrosion...
Industry Experts Discuss Subsea Pipeline Corrosion Management
In this exclusive interview, three oil & gas industry corrosion experts discuss some of the key challenges in protecting subsea assets from...
Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures
After taking a closer look at the necessity for communication within the industry concerning equipment design and its impact on application...
How Better Industry Teamwork Can Reduce Premature Coating Failures
Pitfalls often plague the success of coatings application projects, resulting in costly premature failures across numerous industries. We...
Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels
Oil and gas process vessels are commonly subjected to aggressive chemicals and elevated levels of temperature and pressure. Those who...
Correcting and Preventing Concrete Corrosion
Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues....
Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage
A leaking seawater vessel needed repair of both thin and through-wall defects. A unique combination of materials and methods allowed an...
CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines (Part 1)
In petrochemical refineries, the majority of pipeline failures are due to three corrosion mechanisms. This article series discusses how to...
Why One Insulation Material Does Not Fit All Applications
Johns Manville Industrial Insulation Group explains why there isn’t a single insulation on the market today that will provide optimal...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Q&A with Ron Bianchetti: Finding the Source of Costly Sewer Corrosion
Water/wastewater infrastructure corrosion expert, Ron Bianchetti, discusses a 2014 study examining how coagulants used in drinking water...
Working to Overcome Poor Quality Coating Practices in International Shipbuilding
Part one of an in-depth series delves into marine coating quality control problems in the wake of the 2008 shipbuilding boom, which have...
Novel In-situ Repair of Leaking Oil Tanks Solves Maintenance Dilemma
A leaking oil storage tank at a UK-based oil supplier was effectively repaired using a new surface-tolerant epoxy system that allows...
