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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

  21 Types of Pipe Corrosion & Failure

  The corrosion of steel piping and its related components is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. The end product, which is commonly referred to as rust, is...

  By: Corrview .com

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  CUI

  QUIZ: Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and How to Prevent It

  Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is one of the most pervasive threats in numerous industries worldwide. It is estimated that most of an industrial plant’s...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Coatings

  The Benefits of Thermal Insulating Coatings for Storage Tanks and Process Vessels in Storm-prone Areas

  Over many years of providing specifications and consultations to end users and engineering firms globally, we have found that there are optimal applications for all...

  By: Chad Davis

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  CUI

  Preventing Corrosion with Thermal Insulating Coatings

  In many industrial processes, the ability to regulate the temperature in process vessels, tanks and other equipment is a valuable asset. The petrochemical, food...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Inspection / Monitoring

  The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation

  The difficulties and expense of looking for and preventing the very common but elusive problem of corrosion under insulation (CUI) is widely known and well documented...

  By: Jason De Silveira

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  Prevention

  Why One Insulation Material Does Not Fit All Applications

  It would be nice if there were a one-size-fits-all, high-temperature insulation solution for refineries, petrochemical facilities and power plants. Unfortunately, given...

  By: Industrial Insulation Group

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  CUI

  CUI Double Whammy: Selection of Coating Systems for CUI Service

  For those with no real-world experience in oil & gas refining environments or with corrosion under insulation (CUI), the white paper, “Selection of Coating...

  By: Monica Chauviere | President, Monicorr, Inc.

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  Equipment

  Why Are My Insulation Surface Temperatures Out of Spec?

  The engineer designed the piping system with care: its insulation thickness was verified by the most reliable and commonly used software available, and the insulation...

  By: Doug Fast and Kim Melton

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  CUI

  How Insulating Coatings Are Winning Against Corrosion Under Insulation

  Controlling the temperature in tanks, process vessels and piping is crucial in a variety of industrial sectors including specialty chemical, pharmaceutical and food...

  By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer

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  Materials Selection

  Accelerated Corrosion Testing with Calcium Silicate and Perlite Insulations

  Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a concern that industrial owners, engineers and contractors spend a great deal of time managing every day. As a leader in the...

  By: Ames Kulprathipanja | New Product Development & Innovation Leader, Johns Manville

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  Corrosion Prevention

  Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation

  In the petrochemical industry, corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipeline systems consumes a significant percentage of the maintenance budget. A large portion of this...

  By: Corrosionpedia Staff