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Corrosion
Understanding the Causes and Cures for Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion costs the global economy around $2.2 trillion each year, according to the World Corrosion Organization. Of that, it is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of pipe...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Prevention
Controlling Corrosion in Electronic Devices
The malfunctioning of controls and switching gear results in more than 50% of electrical system downtime, causing a huge loss to the U.S. economy and the economies of...
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Corrosion
8 Things to Know and Understand About Iron Corrosion
When iron is exposed to moisture along with oxygen, it becomes corroded, which is an oxidation process involving a loss of electrons. This reaction is also called...
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Corrosion
Hot Corrosion in Gas Turbine Components
Gas turbines are an extremely critical and important piece of equipment used in many industries such as oil and gas, electrical power generation and aviation...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion Prevention
Temporary Corrosion Protection During Storage, Transportation and Handling
Deterioration due to corrosion of materials, parts and components during transportation and temporary storage during interstage manufacturing is a persistent problem in...
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Corrosion Prevention
Flange Corrosion Repair & Protection: Isolating the Sealing Face
All pipelines and pipework incorporate flanges and welded joints of varying sizes, designs and materials. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Offshore...
By: Marina Silva
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Prevention
Hot-dip vs Cold Galvanizing: What’s the Difference?
The destructive effects of corrosion on metals have been known for centuries. For almost as long as metals have been a construction material, humans have constantly...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion Prevention
Innovative Coating Solutions for Oil Sands Equipment
Wear and tear on oil sands equipment represents a serious concern for the oil and gas industry. The cost of lost production output is extremely high. Whenever a part is...
By: Jessica Zimmer
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Corrosion Prevention
An Introduction to the Galvanic Series: Galvanic Compatibility and Corrosion
The galvanic series plays a vital role in determining and preventing corrosion. Also known as the "electropotential series," this series identifies semi-metal...
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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 Prevention
Introduction to Electroplating Interview with Jane Debbrecht
Jane Debbrecht is the Principal of JDebbrecht Consulting and a management consultant specializing in manufacturing company turnarounds and strategy development. She held...
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Coatings
5 Most Common Types of Metal Coatings that Everyone Should Know About
For centuries, metals have been the go-to choice for multiples applications due to their durability, versatility and strength. However, among the challenges that people...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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