Corrosion Prevention
Parent Tag for articles relating to corrosion prevention.
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...
Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the petrochemical industry’s problems including forced shutdowns and lost...
University Building Galvanized to Face the Future
The University of Melbourne has renovated the Arts faculty building with a galvanized louvered façade. Galvanization protects the steel...
Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
Properly applied, a single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems...
What Does Quality Control Mean in the Corrosion and Coatings Industry?
Quality control on a job site is often standardized by regulatory agencies in a way that makes it completely objective, and hence...
Pitting Corrosion in Oil and Gas Wells and Pipelines
The hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide gases responsible for pitting are most commonly encountered in the oil and gas sector. For this...
Cathodic Protection Design Differences for FBE-Coated Pipelines
Alan Kehr provides some guidance and perspective on an article published in Pipeline and Gas Journal: “Fusion-bonded Epoxy’s Effects on...
How Hot Shortness and Welding Affect Corrosion in Metals
Hot shortness is a welding defect that can cause cracking of the metal surface as it cools. These cracks can serve as breeding grounds for...
An Introduction to the Root Causes of CUI with Monica Chauviere
Misconceptions abound regarding corrosion under insulation (CUI). From imperfect coatings and wet insulation dynamics, to design flaws that...
Understanding a New Trend: In Situ Cleaning and Coating
Every corrosion, abrasion, or erosion issue can present its own unique set of problems and associated solutions, each bearing its own merit...
Understanding Corrosion in Pumps and How to Deal With It
Even after taking all the precautionary measures, certain unexpected pump failures can still occur. Research studies say that corrosion is...
Cathodic Protection of Earthed Tank Farms
Here we talk about the different cathodic protection system arrangements that are used for corrosion control of earthed tank farms, some of...
VIDEO: The Basics of Corrosion and Protection
When it comes to protecting major infrastructure, corrosion prevention can get very complicated. However, the most basic principles of...
Cold Corrosion and a Systematic Approach to Preventing It
Systematic preventive maintenance and monitoring procedures can alleviate equipment damages due to cold corrosion in IC engines as well as...
