Corrosion Prevention

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Potential Causes of Corrosion in Pre-combustion and Hydrogen Production Process Plants Potential Causes of Corrosion in Pre-combustion and Hydrogen Production Process Plants Potential Causes of Corrosion in Pre-combustion and Hydrogen Production Process Plants Potential Causes of Corrosion in Pre-combustion and Hydrogen Production Process Plants


The elevated temperatures and high pressure found in the pre-combustion hydrogen production process along with the presence of corrosive...

Why it’s a Mistake to Reuse Old Coating Specs: Lou Vincent Q&A Why it’s a Mistake to Reuse Old Coating Specs: Lou Vincent Q&A Why it’s a Mistake to Reuse Old Coating Specs: Lou Vincent Q&A Why it’s a Mistake to Reuse Old Coating Specs: Lou Vincent Q&A


An exclusive interview with international coatings expert Lou Vincent about a common spec writing error that can result in premature...

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...

Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A Coatings Specifications, Good, Bad or Ugly: Lou Vincent Q&A


An exclusive interview with protective coatings expert Louis D. Vincent on coatings specification writing best practices, common mistakes...

Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn't Enough Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn't Enough Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn't Enough Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn't Enough


Although they're simple and inexpensive, corrosion coupons often produce misleading results about corrosion rates. Find out more here.

The 4 Important Corrosion Sources in Natural Gas Dehydration Process Plants The 4 Important Corrosion Sources in Natural Gas Dehydration Process Plants The 4 Important Corrosion Sources in Natural Gas Dehydration Process Plants The 4 Important Corrosion Sources in Natural Gas Dehydration Process Plants


The efficiency of the acid gas removal unit plays a role in reducing corrosion rates in gas dehydration process systems. The main aim is to...

The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials


Polymeric materials are not corrosion-proof. Preventing failure involves grasping the complexities of corrosion in these materials.

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...

Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing Combat CUI: Major Advancements in Material Standards, Insulation Features and Metal Jacketing


To implement an effective strategy to prevent CUI, engineers, specifiers and facility operators need to consider the elements of an entire...

Refractory Metals: Properties, Types and Applications Refractory Metals: Properties, Types and Applications Refractory Metals: Properties, Types and Applications Refractory Metals: Properties, Types and Applications


Refractory metals are widely used in various applications because of their unique and desirable properties and behaviors, including...

Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention


A combination of surface treatment processes is necessary for a material's longevity and for corrosion prevention. Learn the basics here.

The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI The Role of Metal Jacketing in CUI


There is no standard method to prevent corrosion under insulation (CUI), only a series of best practices, which when followed properly...

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...

Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks Using Modern Coatings to Restore Historical New York Landmarks


Historical landmarks are culturally significant with backgrounds that prompt a sense of nostalgia to those who visit them.

An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength An In-Depth Look at Tensile Strength


While tensile strength is by no means a sure-fire way to guarantee the reliability and safety of a structure due to many different issues,...

Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion Protecting Outdoor Bronze Sculptures from Corrosion


Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards.

VIDEO: Cathodic Protection in 2 Minutes Flat VIDEO: Cathodic Protection in 2 Minutes Flat VIDEO: Cathodic Protection in 2 Minutes Flat VIDEO: Cathodic Protection in 2 Minutes Flat


Cathodic protection is an old method of corrosion prevention, but it's still used in a wide array of environments, from steel pipelines to...

An Introduction to Soil Corrosion An Introduction to Soil Corrosion An Introduction to Soil Corrosion An Introduction to Soil Corrosion


Did you know that soil could be highly corrosive? Find out which factors determine the corrosivity of soils, and what can be done to...