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Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground and Underground Tanks Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground and Underground Tanks Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground and Underground Tanks Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground and Underground Tanks


Corrosion in aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs and USTs) can have devastating effects. Using corrosion resistant tank...

What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion What We Can Learn From Mass Underground Water Pipe Corrosion


A lack of effective corrosion prevention could be a main cause for the failure of the metallic pipes used for the water system. This...

Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference? Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference? Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference? Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?


There are two main methods for galvanizing steel: hot-dip galvanizing and cold galvanizing. This article looks at these two galvanizing...

How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good


There are instances where galvanic corrosion can be used to benefit specific applications. This article describes the situations where this...

Increasing Cathodic Corrosion Protection to Pipelines by Removing Underground Earthing Increasing Cathodic Corrosion Protection to Pipelines by Removing Underground Earthing Increasing Cathodic Corrosion Protection to Pipelines by Removing Underground Earthing Increasing Cathodic Corrosion Protection to Pipelines by Removing Underground Earthing


Remedial work was required to avoid stray current corrosion where a gas pipeline and a fire protection system water main were in close...

An Introduction to the Alexander Cell An Introduction to the Alexander Cell An Introduction to the Alexander Cell An Introduction to the Alexander Cell


Cathodic protection monitoring measurements are concerned with the equilibrium of electrical potentials. The Alexander Cell establishes...

Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank


A dissolved air flotation tank with extensive corrosion required recoating of the entire tank and an upgrade of several components,...

How Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Are Being Used to Protect Reinforced Concrete How Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Are Being Used to Protect Reinforced Concrete How Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Are Being Used to Protect Reinforced Concrete How Hybrid Cathodic Protection Systems Are Being Used to Protect Reinforced Concrete


A hybrid anode system that combines the elements of realkalization, cathodic protection and galvanic protection can be used as a protection...

University Building Galvanized to Face the Future University Building Galvanized to Face the Future University Building Galvanized to Face the Future University Building Galvanized to Face the Future


The University of Melbourne has renovated the Arts faculty building with a galvanized louvered façade. Galvanization protects the steel...

Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines


Alan Kehr provides some guidance and perspective on an article published in Pipeline and Gas Journal: “Fusion-bonded Epoxy’s Effects on...

Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well Decommissioning Your Cathodic Protection Well


Decommissioning a deep anode well or ground bed simply by removing the surface hardware and walking away is often no longer acceptable....

Cathodic Protection of Earthed Tank Farms Cathodic Protection of Earthed Tank Farms Cathodic Protection of Earthed Tank Farms Cathodic Protection of Earthed Tank Farms


Here we talk about the different cathodic protection system arrangements that are used for corrosion control of earthed tank farms, some of...

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Erosion corrosion affects critical equipment in aviation and other industries, so preventive measures are needed at the design stage itself...

Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels Introduction to Managing Internal Corrosion in Process Vessels 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...

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...

Cathodic Protection and Anode Backfills Cathodic Protection and Anode Backfills Cathodic Protection and Anode Backfills Cathodic Protection and Anode Backfills


Cathodic protection is a key method for preventing corrosion, and understanding its basic concepts is very important. Here we look at the...

Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures Stray Current Corrosion and Preventive Measures


Stray current can cause serious damage if left unchecked. However, there are methods for detecting and combating it. Read on to find out...

Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement


In order to determine the adequacy of a cathodic protection system applied on a certain structure, its polarized potential has to be...

What Causes Stress Corrosion Cracking In Pipelines? What Causes Stress Corrosion Cracking In Pipelines? What Causes Stress Corrosion Cracking In Pipelines? What Causes Stress Corrosion Cracking In Pipelines?


Stress corrosion cracking occurs as a result of a combination of corrosion and tensile stress. Here we'll take a look at the types of SCC...