Asset Management

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Behind the technical reason for a failure, there resides a lack of technical curiosity, a search for the truth and, ultimately, a lack of...

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The stress concentration factor (Kt) gives a clear indication of the amount of overstress at a specified location, which is used by...

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Rusting of ferrous metals is an unavoidable process in metal installations and systems, and hydraulic systems are no exception. The...

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With proper consideration, corrosion can be limited and even prevented almost entirely. There are many different ways that the risk of...

Protecting Public Art Against Corrosion Protecting Public Art Against Corrosion Protecting Public Art Against Corrosion Protecting Public Art Against Corrosion


Corrosion issues arise on outdoor public art and bronze sculptures from time to time that require investigation and remedial actions to be...

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Proper grounding, the use of additives, quality construction of the tank and supporting infrastructure and adherence to safe operating...

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Brown discolored water began appearing in a city’s drinking water after a change to the water supply. Further investigations revealed the...

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Copper is classified as a noble metal due to its reluctance to corrode; however it has been wrongly characterized as corrosion-proof and...

Detecting and Treating Uniform Corrosion in Aircraft Detecting and Treating Uniform Corrosion in Aircraft Detecting and Treating Uniform Corrosion in Aircraft Detecting and Treating Uniform Corrosion in Aircraft


Accidents caused by corrosion alone are very few, but uniform corrosion can accelerate structural failure when combined with other damage...

How Thermal Insulating Coatings Can Be Used to Prevent Flood Damage How Thermal Insulating Coatings Can Be Used to Prevent Flood Damage How Thermal Insulating Coatings Can Be Used to Prevent Flood Damage How Thermal Insulating Coatings Can Be Used to Prevent Flood Damage


Retention areas around storage tanks can cause a problem when torrential rains cause flooding, resulting in saturated insulation and...

Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A


A NACE International instructor and trainer in corrosion assessment, Terry Greenfield has 40 years’ experience in protective coatings...

Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad?


Proper attention to surface preparation is essential to achieve a robust bond between repair materials and the existing concrete substrate....

The Benefits of Timely and Effective Reporting When Conducting Pipeline Close Interval Surveys The Benefits of Timely and Effective Reporting When Conducting Pipeline Close Interval Surveys The Benefits of Timely and Effective Reporting When Conducting Pipeline Close Interval Surveys The Benefits of Timely and Effective Reporting When Conducting Pipeline Close Interval Surveys


Close interval surveys are an inspection tool that assesses and reduces the impact of external corrosion on pipelines in order to improve...

5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants 5 Key Questions About Corrosion in Carbon Capture Processing Plants


Corrosion in carbon capture process plants can be triggered by a number of factors such as impurities in the feed gas and the type and...

The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI


There is no standard method to prevent corrosion under insulation (CUI), only a series of best practices, which when followed properly...

Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks


Historical landmarks are culturally significant with backgrounds that prompt a sense of nostalgia to those who visit them.

Lessons from a 35-Year-Old Water Heater Lessons from a 35-Year-Old Water Heater Lessons from a 35-Year-Old Water Heater 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 Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion 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 Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results Third Party Long-Term Testing: CUI & Thermal Results 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...