Measurement
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Why Are My Insulation Surface Temperatures Out of Spec?
Designing the thermal insulation for a piping system involves issues such as thermal shift, safe-to-touch temperatures and using the...
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...
Nondestructive CUI Detection Techniques for Process Pipelines
Advancements in the corrosion field allow us to detect and control corrosion under insulation (CUI) in pipeline systems through...
4 Types of Tests that Measure the Strength of a Coating
Testing the mechanical properties (e.g., adhesive strength) of a coating is one of the best ways to ensure that the coating in question can...
Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues
Addressing concrete floor moisture begins with proper design, curing and surface preparation. Testing for moisture content and identifying...
6 Ways to Measure Fluid Viscosity
Viscosity is an important fluid property that is essential for products in various industries. Dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity...
Why Understanding the Stress Concentration Factor (Kt) is Important When Evaluating Corrosion in Metal Structures
The stress concentration factor (Kt) gives a clear indication of the amount of overstress at a specified location, which is used by...
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....
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...
What is the Difference Between Strength and Toughness?
For structural components exposed to fatigue conditions, designers must be concerned with both the strength and the toughness. Find out...
Corrosion Coupons: Why Relying on One Test Method Isn't Enough
Although they're simple and inexpensive, corrosion coupons often produce misleading results about corrosion rates. Find out more here.
Practical Techniques for Cathodic Protection Potential Measurement
In order to determine the adequacy of a cathodic protection system applied on a certain structure, its polarized potential has to be...
Myth or Fact: Higher Surface Profile Increases Coating Adhesion (Part 1)
As the corrosion control industry adopts new coating technologies, the debate continues regarding best practices in steel surface...
Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Systems and Function Systems
In order to ensure corrosion control of underground or submerged metallic structures, periodic function testing and troubleshooting of...
7 Methods of Coating Thickness Measurement
Measurement of film thickness can be done with many different instruments. Understanding the equipment available for film thickness...
Corrosion Assessment: 8 Corrosion Tests That Help Engineers Mitigate Corrosion
Corrosion testing is one of a corrosion engineer's most important responsibilities. Here we look at the top field and laboratory tests used.
Replica Tape: A Source of New Surface Profile Information
After blast cleaning, a surface consists of random irregularities with peaks and valleys. If the roughness is insufficient, paint will not...
