Corrosion Prevention
Parent Tag for articles relating to corrosion prevention.
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...
Corrosion Under Insulation: The Challenge and Need for Insulation
With CUI, it's best to think about long-term solutions and minimizing future failures. This takes an effort at all phases of the life...
Expanded Perlite Insulation: Why Hydrophobicity is Only Part of the Solution to Prevent CUI
This article, brought to you by David Shong and Jack Bittner, highlights the limitations of a hydrophobic-only approach to prevent...
Are Conductive Linings Necessary for Tank Farms and Process Vessels?
Proper grounding, the use of additives, quality construction of the tank and supporting infrastructure and adherence to safe operating...
New Advances in Epoxy Protective Coatings
New epoxy coating technology that allows for true epoxy-amine curing in a single-pack product is becoming available in the marketplace. The...
Erosion Corrosion: Coatings and Other Preventive Measures
Erosion corrosion affects critical equipment in aviation and other industries, so preventive measures are needed at the design stage itself...
Best Practices in Installing Process Vessel Lining Systems
This article in “Internal Corrosion Management of Process Vessels in the Oil & Gas Industry” series explores best practices in installing...
Condition Survey - The Backbone of a Good Coating Specification
Before writing a protective coating specification, an independent survey must be done to assess the condition of coatings and substrates,...