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Corrosion
How to Avoid Chelant-Based Corrosion in a Boiler Water Pipe
A chelating agent is an essential component in a boiler system where hard minerals exist and need to be “softened” and dissolved in the conveyance. Some...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Pipeline
An Intro to Pipeline Corrosion in Seawater
When it comes to corrosion engineering, seawater is one of the most important environments to discuss. This may be especially true when it comes to pipelines, which...
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
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Corrosion
The 6 Corrosive Components That Can Be Found in Crude Oil
Crude oil, as a mixture of all sorts of hydrocarbons, is not corrosive. However, there are some impurities and components often found in crude oil that could cause...
By: Mehdi Yari | Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory at the University of Western Ontario
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Soluble Salts
Soluble Salts and Coating Performance
Residual soluble salts can affect coating performance by accelerating the corrosion process and by causing osmotic blistering with subsequent disbondment of the coating...
By: Heather Stiner | Protective Coatings Professional, SSPC
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Corrosion
All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam
Have you ever wondered how the pressure cooker in your kitchen is comparable to a giant boiler in an electrical power plant? Both have similarities, because they both...
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Soluble Salts
Salt Limits to Prevent Premature Coating Failures
The presence of non-visible residual surface salts and their impact on life cycle coating performance is well documented, yet no widespread industry standards exist to...
By: Hap Peters | Managing Director, CHLOR RID International, Inc.
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Materials Selection
Key Differences Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
Metals play an essential role in everyday life. From jewelry to building and bridge construction, metals are considered to be one of the most versatile construction...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion
5 Key Factors Present in Corrosive Soils
Most construction projects involve interaction with the earth in one form or another. Almost all types of infrastructure, from above ground structures such as buildings...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion
The Corrosion of Polymeric Materials
Polymeric materials have wide applications; therefore, there are many factors that can lead to corrosion in these materials. The lifetime of a polymeric material cannot...
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
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