Corrosion Prevention
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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
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
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
Exposed to the elements and the public, bronze structures are susceptible to corrosion and other hazards.
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
Did you know that soil could be highly corrosive? Find out which factors determine the corrosivity of soils, and what can be done to...
Effective Home Remedies for Treating Surface Corrosion
Learn some of the numerous DIY home and workshop remedies you can apply to improve matters before having to accept defeat in the name of a...
Corrosion Prevention for Buried Pipelines
Corrosion of the internal and external surfaces of pipelines is a leading cause of buried pipeline failure, which in turn leads to huge...
The Detrimental Effects of Wet Insulation in the CUI Range
A review of a 40-year case history at two massive Gulf Coast refinery complexes in the U.S. exposes how drastically water-absorbent...
Galvanization and its Efficacy in Corrosion Prevention
Galvanization has proved to be a highly cost-effective, sustainable and widely used technique for corrosion prevention. Learn more about it...
Understanding the Industry Shift To Wet Abrasive Blasting
Changes are forcing the abrasive blasting industry to explore new methods to reduce worker’s exposure to abrasive dust. A promising trend...
An Interview with Leigh McCue, the New Director of the ASNE
The new executive director of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) shares ideas on keeping the 125-year-old organization vital...
Corrosion Costs & Recommended Practices for the Water Industry
Aging water and wastewater infrastructures are difficult and expensive to manage. But how much does the corrosion problem cost the...
The Ugliest Coating System You’ve Never Seen
The coating, for all intents and purposes, was perfect. But if this work were to be done today, with a third-party inspector onsite, it...
Corrosion Assessment: 8 Corrosion Tests That Help Engineers Mitigate Corrosion
Corrosion testing is one of a corrosion engineer's most important responsibilities. Here we look at the top field and laboratory tests used.
Human Error as a Factor in Corrosion Failure
One of the least addressed causes of corrosion is human error. Here we'll take a look at how human error contributes to corrosion failure...
Corrosion Prevention for Water Pumps, Valves, Impellers and Fittings
Pumps, valves, impellers, and fittings are highly susceptible to several types of corrosion, including erosion, galvanic, pitting and...
Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention
Due to its durability and corrosion protection, metallization (thermal spraying) is an excellent protection method for structures with a...
A Two-Step Solution to the High Cost of Corrosion Under Insulation
The direct and indirect costs of corrosion under insulation (CUI) are substantial. Aging infrastructure contributes to the total cost. A...
