Corrosion Prevention

Parent Tag for articles relating to corrosion prevention.

The Detrimental Effects of Wet Insulation in the CUI Range The Detrimental Effects of Wet Insulation in the CUI Range The Detrimental Effects of Wet Insulation in the CUI Range 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 and its Efficacy in Corrosion Prevention Galvanization and its Efficacy in Corrosion Prevention 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 Understanding the Industry Shift To Wet Abrasive Blasting Understanding the Industry Shift To Wet Abrasive Blasting 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 An Interview with Leigh McCue, the New Director of the ASNE An Interview with Leigh McCue, the New Director of the ASNE 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 Corrosion Costs & Recommended Practices for the Water Industry Corrosion Costs & Recommended Practices for the Water Industry 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 Ugliest Coating System You’ve Never Seen The Ugliest Coating System You’ve Never Seen 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 Assessment: 8 Corrosion Tests That Help Engineers Mitigate Corrosion Corrosion Assessment: 8 Corrosion Tests That Help Engineers Mitigate Corrosion 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 Human Error as a Factor in Corrosion Failure Human Error as a Factor in Corrosion Failure 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 Corrosion Prevention for Water Pumps, Valves, Impellers and Fittings Corrosion Prevention for Water Pumps, Valves, Impellers and Fittings 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 Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention Using Metallization (Thermal Spraying) as Corrosion Prevention 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 A Two-Step Solution to the High Cost of Corrosion Under Insulation A Two-Step Solution to the High Cost of Corrosion Under Insulation 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...

External Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection: State of the Art Anode Technology External Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection: State of the Art Anode Technology External Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection: State of the Art Anode Technology External Tank Bottom Cathodic Protection: State of the Art Anode Technology


State-of-the-art concentric ring impressed current anode cathodic protection systems are changing the way we protect storage tanks. Learn...

Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection Case Study: Large-scale Installation of Encapsulating Technology for Flange Protection


A case study highlights the use of a peelable, resealable membrane technology to protect more than 500 flanges from severe weathering and...

Geoff Binks: How the Polymer Repair Market Has Changed in 50 Years Geoff Binks: How the Polymer Repair Market Has Changed in 50 Years Geoff Binks: How the Polymer Repair Market Has Changed in 50 Years Geoff Binks: How the Polymer Repair Market Has Changed in 50 Years


Geoff Binks has dedicated 50 years’ service to a major polymer coating and composite manufacturer. In this interview he discusses his vast...

Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures Common Misconceptions That Contribute to Premature Coating Failures


After taking a closer look at the necessity for communication within the industry concerning equipment design and its impact on application...

Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings Combating Wet Insulation and CUI with Aerogel Coatings


Moisture causes insulation to lose its effectiveness. The author’s experiment reveals how a duplex system that combines an aerogel coating...

The 5 Most Important Considerations when Selecting Internal Tank Linings The 5 Most Important Considerations when Selecting Internal Tank Linings The 5 Most Important Considerations when Selecting Internal Tank Linings The 5 Most Important Considerations when Selecting Internal Tank Linings


When selecting a tank liner, the number of options available can be nearly unmanageable. However, by considering some key points, the...

Case Studies of a Novel Elastomer for Cavitation Resistance Case Studies of a Novel Elastomer for Cavitation Resistance Case Studies of a Novel Elastomer for Cavitation Resistance Case Studies of a Novel Elastomer for Cavitation Resistance


Part 3 of this series examines the performance of a new elastomer coating technology in three field studies spanning two decades, shown in...

World of Concrete 2016 - Helping to Define the Impact of Corrosion on Concrete World of Concrete 2016 - Helping to Define the Impact of Corrosion on Concrete World of Concrete 2016 - Helping to Define the Impact of Corrosion on Concrete World of Concrete 2016 - Helping to Define the Impact of Corrosion on Concrete


World of Concrete's growing audience leads to an exciting and informative show.