A foam pig is a device, typically a cylindrical object with a cone-shaped nose, consisting mostly or entirely of foam that is used inside pipelines for a variety of purposes including removing debris that could lead to corrosion. The pig's foam composition allows it to maneuver through bends,… View Full Term
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By: Greg Denton | Pipeline Coatings Application Consultant, Crest Industrial Chemicals
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) formed by NACE International and SSPC to help corrosion professionals.
By: Annemarie Mannion
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By: Heather Stiner | Protective Coatings Professional, SSPC
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By: Wade Hannon | Area Sales Manager, Specialty Products at GRACO Inc.
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By: Rob Francis | Consultant, Aurecon Materials Technology Group
To provide optimal solutions for owners and efficiency, we must use technical truths to determine the best course of action.
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