Corrosion Prevention
Parent Tag for articles relating to corrosion prevention.
A Failure Analysis of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Bridge Fasteners
A case study showing some of the technical issues and problems that can arise in modern steel and concrete structures, including hydrogen...
Preventing Tea Staining Corrosion of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel enjoys a strong and enduring reputation for visual appeal, but is susceptible to a type of corrosion known as tea staining...
How Galvanic Corrosion Can Be Used for Good
There are instances where galvanic corrosion can be used to benefit specific applications. This article describes the situations where this...
Your Guide to Corrosion-Resistant Metals
Here's a handy guide to understanding corrosion-resistant metals, including the applications where each is appropriate, how they are used...
Strategy for a Corrosion Remediation Program
A quick overview of the recommended steps in order to establish a robust corrosion remediation program that delivers a quality result and...
A Look at Self-Healing Metal Oxides as a Corrosion Prevention Method
Self-healing oxides are efficient at protecting metal surfaces due to their ability to flow and elongate as the coated metal deforms, thus...
Hybrid Corrosion Protection Systems for Prestressed Concrete Bridges
Many reinforced concrete structures suffer from corrosion damage. Hybrid corrosion protection is an attractive alternative to traditional...
Increasing Cathodic Corrosion Protection to Pipelines by Removing Underground Earthing
Remedial work was required to avoid stray current corrosion where a gas pipeline and a fire protection system water main were in close...
5 Ways to Avoid Galvanic Corrosion
Preventing galvanic corrosion involves applying countermeasures early in the design phase. Understanding the mechanisms involved in this...
The Treatment of Rusted Surfaces When Proper Surface Preparation Is Not an Option
Paints must be applied to surfaces that are entirely free from rust and other contamination. This may not be possible in some situations,...
Accelerated Corrosion Testing with Calcium Silicate and Perlite Insulations
Discusses tests using industry-accepted ASTM protocols and accelerated tests under simulated “real-world” environmental and installation...
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
Cathodic protection monitoring measurements are concerned with the equilibrium of electrical potentials. The Alexander Cell establishes...
Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Coatings Testing at SA Water
This article provides key findings and lessons learned from test results generated across eight environmental test sites with the aim of...
Cathodic Protection of a Sewage Treatment Dissolved Air Flotation Tank
A dissolved air flotation tank with extensive corrosion required recoating of the entire tank and an upgrade of several components,...
Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention with thermal sprayed aluminum (TSA) provides long-term and reliable prevention that reduces...
Top 10 Corrosion Threats
There are many different corrosion problems that can significantly impact a facility. Some problems are very specific to properties of...
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...
How New Oil & Gas Extraction and Transportation Methods are Influencing Pipeline Corrosion
Advanced oil and gas extraction techniques are used to help increase the efficiency of extraction and transportation. These techniques have...
