Formicary corrosion is a type of corrosion caused by organic acids such as formic acids and acetic acids. Formicary corrosion affects coils in a cooling system in nearly all branches of the industry. This corrosion attacks copper and copper alloy tube walls, and is associated with pinholes in the… View Full Term
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Cathodic protection is a widely used method for controlling the corrosion of metallic structures wherein an object is protected from corrosion becoming a cathode.
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By: Mahmoud Elmahdy | Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer
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Protecting metals from the damaging effects of corrosion is usually achieved with the application of powder coating, paint or hot-dip galvanizing. However, due to the advancements in technology and corrosion protection...
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Cavitation takes place in a fluid system, when the local fluid pressure in any region falls below the fluid’s characteristic vapor pressure, resulting in the instantaneous formation of gas vapor bubbles and gas pockets...
By: Shivananda Prabhu
Corrosion is a global challenge that design engineers must address to reduce failures throughout the equipment life cycle. The electrochemical reaction that costs billions of dollars, both in direct and indirect costs, may...
Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a worldwide problem that causes a range of economic, aesthetic and utilization issues. However, if corrosion effects are considered early in a project, structures can be designed to last.
By: Wesley Fawaz | xecutive Officer, Australasian Corrosion Association
Corrosion fatigue is a major concern when the integrity and safety of any offshore structure is concerned. These structures, as well as ships, are subjected to the cyclic stress produced by waves and tidal motion. While the...
By: Nemanja Pavlovic
Alan Kehr provides some guidance and perspective on an article published in Pipeline and Gas Journal: “Fusion-bonded Epoxy’s Effects on Cathodic Disbondment.” Kehr focuses on the more pervasive role of incorrect cathodic protection design.
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
A tank farm is a facility where petroleum products are stored prior to being disbursed to end consumers or retail facilities. The facilities at a tank farm are usually very basic. Tanks can be above or below ground, with...
Practical techniques can be used for potential measurements. They are very important for any structure-to-electrolyte potential survey.
Cathodic protection is an old method of corrosion prevention, but it's still used in a wide array of environments, from steel pipelines to home water heaters. Want a quick look at how it works? Check out this video.
State-of-the-art concentric ring impressed current anode cathodic protection systems are changing the way we protect storage tanks. Learn how this technology can save you time and money.
By: Ted Huck | Ted Huck, VP International for MATCOR
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