Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a chemical substance with the chemical formula C3H7O that is an ether of cellulose. It presents as a white to light cream powder. It is formed when some of the hydroxyl groups in the successive glucose units have been hydroxypropylated. Hydroxypropyl cellulose is… View Full Term
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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…
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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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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
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…
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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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IntroductionTitanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely investigated and tested metal oxides due to its numerous desirable properties, relatively low cost and…
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
In the petrochemical industry, corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipeline systems consumes a significant percentage of the maintenance budget. A large portion of this…
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the global petrochemical industry’s most serious problems including forced shutdowns, lost…
By: Del Williams
As part of the Arts West Redevelopment project, the University of Melbourne has renovated the Arts faculty building on Medical Road in the main Parkville campus. A…
By: Australasian Corrosion Association
In simple terms, erosion corrosion is caused due to the relative movement between fluid particles and solid surfaces in a corrosive environment. As this form of…
For centuries, metals have been used extensively in our everyday lives. From aluminum and copper in electrical wiring to gold and silver in jewelry, silverware and…
Materials that are used in engineering come with their own set of peculiarities and characteristics. Indeed, finding the right material that can both deliver the…
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