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Applying Protective Coatings to Ships in Cold Winter Conditions
Applying protective coatings to ships in cold winter conditions is problematic. Painting in low temperatures has created many modifications...
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...
The Use of Laser Scanning when Conducting Fitness-for-Service Corrosion Assessments
Laser scanning (profilometry) is a highly effective and accurate inspection method for measuring changes in geometry of pressurized vessels...
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...
Use of Non-intrusive Inspection in Onshore Gas Facilities
Non-intrusive inspections of pressure and process vessels are used to determine the internal condition of the equipment without having to...
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...
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...
Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention with thermal sprayed aluminum (TSA) provides long-term and reliable prevention that reduces...
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...
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...
Installation Methodology for Compliant Composite Repairs
The proper installation of composite repairs to corroded piping or equipment requires special training and application methods.
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...
6 Ways to Prevent Corrosion Failure Analysis Frustration
This article discusses how to work with a metallurgical lab to increase the likelihood of getting the information needed to determine the...
6 Ways to Measure Surface Profiles for Concrete Surface Preparation
Concrete may need to be prepared for repairs and overlays, or to clean and/or roughen the surface for the application of a subsequent...
5 Ways to Measure the Hardness of Materials
Knowing the hardness of materials is extremely useful as it assists in the selection of appropriate materials for specific applications....
How Quenching Improves the Performance of Metals
The quenching of metals is used in the manufacture of various types of steel. The metallurgical processes involved in quenching can enhance...
6 Tests to Measure a Material's Strength
Tensile, compressive, fatigue, torsion, nick break and creep tests are six important procedures used to measure the strength of a material.
3 Essential Types of Material Destructive Tests
Tensile, toughness and fatigue destructive testing provides valuable information for determining the suitability of a material in a...
Elemental Strategies of Coatings Asset Management: Terry Greenfield Q&A
A NACE International instructor and trainer in corrosion assessment, Terry Greenfield has 40 years’ experience in protective coatings...
