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Ice Pigging: New European Pipe Cleaning Innovation
A water infrastructure corrosion expert reviews a paper by researchers at the University of Bristol on an innovative technique called ice...
Emergency In-Situ Repair Problems & Surface-Tolerant Solutions
A new fast-cure, polymeric epoxy-based emergency repair composite provides excellent adhesion without intensive surface preparation, grit...
Introduction to Electroplating Interview with Jane Debbrecht
Jane Debbrecht discusses the electroplating process, how it is used in industry, and the benefits it has over other corrosion prevention...
Corrosion Knowledge Management versus Corrosion Management: An Essential Tool for Assets Integrity Management
A model for material management called Corrosion Knowledge Management (CMK) may be applied by both corrosion experts and non-corrosionists...
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...
How Better Industry Teamwork Can Reduce Premature Coating Failures
Pitfalls often plague the success of coatings application projects, resulting in costly premature failures across numerous industries. We...
Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion (Part 2)
A decade of independent surface preparation studies show no correlation between higher surface profiles and protective coating adhesion;...
Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion (Part 1)
As the corrosion control industry adopts new coating technologies, the debate continues regarding best practices in steel surface...
Writing Safety Into Your Coating Specification
Safety should be a primary consideration in any coating specification, because everyone involved in a coating project has the right to...
Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement
In order to determine the adequacy of a cathodic protection system applied on a certain structure, its polarized potential has to be...
Problems Caused by the Lack of Clarity & Definition in Coating Specifications
Common disputes on coating application projects often originate in the coating specification. When the specification is unclear, it can...
Tools & Tips: Holiday Detection on Coated Steel & Concrete Substrates
A coating inspector offers tips on using low voltage and high voltage testers to find coating pinholes (holidays) on painted metallic...
The Impact of the Pipeline Safety Act of 2011 on the Industry
Even though pipelines are one of the safest and most reliable forms of energy transportation, there is a long history of pipeline failures...
Tightrope: Identifying Limiting Conditions for Coatings Specification
In writing coating specifications, it is essential to understand and include all of the limiting conditions at a specific site where...
Defining Client Objectives for Coatings Specification
A protective coatings and engineering expert discusses the importance of defining client objectives in a design basis document early in the...
Defining Service Requirements & Environmental Factors for Coating Specification
An expert coatings engineer describes the international standards and procedures necessary to define environmental factors and durability...
What is the Difference Between Strength and Toughness?
For structural components exposed to fatigue conditions, designers must be concerned with both the strength and the toughness. Find out...
