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Corrosion Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Corrosion Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Corrosion Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019 Corrosion Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019


Find out what new innovations you should look out for this year as Corrosionpedia went to NACE Corrosion 2019 (the world’s largest...

INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion INFOGRAPHIC: The El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipeline Explosion


In August of 2000, the 30-inch diameter El Paso Natural Gas Company pipeline exploded in New Mexico resulting in 12 deaths and millions of...

The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation The 4 Best Nondestructive Inspection Methods for Corrosion Under Insulation


The advantages and limitations of four of the best nondestructive inspection methods for corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipelines are...

7 Best Methods for Detecting Leaks in Pressure Vessels 7 Best Methods for Detecting Leaks in Pressure Vessels 7 Best Methods for Detecting Leaks in Pressure Vessels 7 Best Methods for Detecting Leaks in Pressure Vessels


Pressure vessels may become unusable if leaks are present and the internal pressure decays. It is critical that pressure vessels remain...

Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification


In writing coating specifications, it is essential to understand and include all of the limiting conditions at a specific site where...

How Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is Changing Sewer and Pipeline Asset Management How Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is Changing Sewer and Pipeline Asset Management How Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is Changing Sewer and Pipeline Asset Management How Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is Changing Sewer and Pipeline Asset Management


New closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are used by water authorities and underground pipeline operators to inspect pipes, identify...

The Use of Laser Scanning when Conducting Fitness-for-Service Corrosion Assessments The Use of Laser Scanning when Conducting Fitness-for-Service Corrosion Assessments The Use of Laser Scanning when Conducting Fitness-for-Service Corrosion Assessments The Use of Laser Scanning when Conducting Fitness-for-Service Corrosion Assessments


Laser scanning (profilometry) is a highly effective and accurate inspection method for measuring changes in geometry of pressurized vessels...

Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities


Non-intrusive inspections of pressure and process vessels are used to determine the internal condition of the equipment without having to...

Why Non-intrusive Inspection (NII) is Such an Effective Process for Corrosion Management Why Non-intrusive Inspection (NII) is Such an Effective Process for Corrosion Management Why Non-intrusive Inspection (NII) is Such an Effective Process for Corrosion Management Why Non-intrusive Inspection (NII) is Such an Effective Process for Corrosion Management


Non-intrusive inspections (NII) are increasingly being considered as an alternative to the traditional internal visual inspection (IVI)...

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...

Using 3D Laser Analysis for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Pipeline Corrosion Using 3D Laser Analysis for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Pipeline Corrosion Using 3D Laser Analysis for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Pipeline Corrosion Using 3D Laser Analysis for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Pipeline Corrosion


NDT inspectors are able to perform inspection services in difficult to access areas, including confined spaces, elevated areas, and on and...

Case Study: Remediation of 1960s-Era Concrete Silos Case Study: Remediation of 1960s-Era Concrete Silos Case Study: Remediation of 1960s-Era Concrete Silos Case Study: Remediation of 1960s-Era Concrete Silos


A case study in the structural strengthening and concrete repair practices for the ongoing operational efficiency and durability of...

Nondestructive CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines Nondestructive CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines Nondestructive CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines Nondestructive CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines


Advancements in the corrosion field allow us to detect and control corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipeline systems through...

CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines


In petrochemical refineries, the majority of pipeline failures are due to three corrosion mechanisms. This article discusses how to survey...

What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry? What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry? What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry? What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry?


Quality control on a job site is often standardized by regulatory agencies in a way that makes it completely objective, and hence...

Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues


Addressing concrete floor moisture begins with proper design, curing and surface preparation. Testing for moisture content and identifying...

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Concrete may need to be prepared for repairs and overlays, or to clean and/or roughen the surface for the application of a subsequent...

CUI Myth: There’s no Corrosion under Insulation if the Jacketing isn’t Damaged CUI Myth: There’s no Corrosion under Insulation if the Jacketing isn’t Damaged CUI Myth: There’s no Corrosion under Insulation if the Jacketing isn’t Damaged CUI Myth: There’s no Corrosion under Insulation if the Jacketing isn’t Damaged


A common myth is that if the jacketing is intact then there can’t possibly be any corrosion under insulation (CUI). Helpful advice for...

Condition Survey - The Backbone of a Good Coating Specification Condition Survey - The Backbone of a Good Coating Specification Condition Survey - The Backbone of a Good Coating Specification Condition Survey - The Backbone of a Good Coating Specification


Before writing a protective coating specification, an independent survey must be done to assess the condition of coatings and substrates,...