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Corrosion Prevention
Anodize This: The Brilliance of Anodizing
The anodizing process enables the formation of a brilliant, stable and durable oxide layer upon certain metals, which minimizes wear and corrosion damage to the...
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Corrosion Prevention
How to Improve Feedwater Quality to Prevent Boiler Corrosion
Boiler failure is a major concern for heating and power plants, and the corrosion associated with the boiler's water quality is known to be the main cause. The total...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Corrosion
Performing a Fitness for Service Assessment of Pressure Vessels
Pressure equipment is defined as a containment apparatus with a difference in pressure between the internal and external environment. Some examples of pressure equipment...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Equipment
How to Extend the Service Life of Electric Submersible Pumps
Artificial lift is considered the backbone for maximizing the productivity from oil wells. There are several types of artificial lift pumps, including are sucker rod...
By: Della Anggabrata
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Inspection / Monitoring
8 Methods of Coating Thickness Measurement
Coating film thickness is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control and cost control. Measurement of film thickness can be done with...
By: David Beamish | President, DeFelsko Corporation
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Corrosion Prevention
How to Control Corrosion by Improving Design
The proper design to minimize corrosion is as important as the selection of materials. In many structures, a lack of design consideration the weakest link in corrosion...
By: Alan Kehr | Managing Consultant, Alan Kehr Anti-Corrosion, LLC
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Corrosion
Techniques for Analyzing Corrosion Products
Analysis and identification of corrosion products is a critical component of a failure analysis in order to conclude the root cause and to determine the corrective...
By: Steven Bradley | Principal Consultant, Bradley Consulting Services
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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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Equipment
All About Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMATs)
Steel pipelines are widely used in various industries for transporting liquids, gases and hazardous fluids over a large distance. The pipeline surfaces are often coated...
By: Dileep Koodalil | Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
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Procedures
Stick Welding: A Comprehensive Guide to a Very Popular Welding Process
For millennia, humans have practiced the art of joining metals. Early welding consisted of forge welding, which involved heating and hammering. By the end of the 19th...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Inspection / Monitoring
Integrity Management: How Ultrasonic Inline Inspection (ILI) Technology Enhances Safety
Pipeline integrity management systems are crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operations of piping networks. In the oil and gas industry, numerous regulations...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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Corrosion Prevention
Quality Control: Protect Your Pipelines with Active Corrosion Protection
Pipelines are one of the most essential and versatile types of underground infrastructure. They are used in a broad range of industries from water and wastewater...
By: Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
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