The Basics on Testing Protective Coatings
The importance of coatings tests are explained and basic steps involved with field or service testing are presented.
Water Tank Coating Challenges
Coating water tanks require a specific skill set and involve much preparation. Safety and other challenges in protecting these assets are identified.
The Basics on Corrosion Surveys
Soil resistivity and pipe-to-soil potential surveys are two of the most fundamental field measurements. Both corrosion monitoring methods are explained.
What regular reporting can do for corrosion management, asset integrity
Inadequate reporting leads to asset integrity repercussions. Content, structure, and distribution of effective corrosion information is outlined.
How to Collect Samples for Diagnosing Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
Analysis is required to confirm corrosion is caused by microbes. Proper sampling for diagnosing microbiologically influenced corrosion is outlined.
Coating New Ships: A Corrosion Basic That’s Anything But
A quick overview of the most expensive part of building a new vessel -- surface prep and coatings work for the prevention of corrosion.
A Water Utility’s Plan for Avoiding Pipeline Failure Uses Technology
After a $5 million dollar pipeline failure, a water utility explains how it uses various technologies to identify and prevent future failures.
Insights Into Preventing Catastrophic Concrete Corrosion Failures
Preventing catastrophic corrosion failures in residential and commercial buildings; the critical role of corrosion control for public safety.
Cathodic Protection Advancement Reduces Travel to Remote Locations
New technology helps advance remote cathodic protection (CP) monitoring eliminating in-person pipeline maintenance and providing improved operational data.
The Value of a Corrosion Management System – in 500 Words or Less
Three experts in oil and gas pipeline corrosion management succinctly explain the value of employing a corrosion management system (CMS).