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- Corrosion
AC Induced Corrosion of Buried Pipelines
Pipelines are often located in common utility rights of way with the pipeline taking advantage of corridors reserved for high voltage AC (HVAC) overhead electrical...
By:Mohamed Adel Mohamadein|Head of the Corrosion, Arab Petroleum Pipelines
- Corrosion
Corrosion Scale Analysis for Piping Specimens
Lead is a toxic metal that is harmful to human health. The introduction of lead into drinking water occurs through the corrosion of plumbing products as water moves...
- Corrosion
21 Types of Pipe Corrosion & Failure
The corrosion of steel piping and its related components is a continuous and virtually unstoppable process. The end product, which is commonly referred to as rust, is...
- Markets
Combating Sanitation System Corrosion
Governments, particularly major cities, are faced with a growing demand on aging sanitation infrastructures and escalating cost of maintenance. (An introduction to the...
- Corrosion
All Steamed Up: The Many Types and Uses of Steam
Have you ever wondered how the pressure cooker in your kitchen is comparable to a giant boiler in an electrical power plant? Both have similarities, because they both...
- Pipeline
Ice Pigging: The Benefits to Using This Icy Pipe Cleaning Method
Neglected and dirty pipes can result in several water quality issues. For example, iron and manganese sediments, which can accumulate due to poor filtering or pipe...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
- Corrosion
Corrosion and Electrical Interference in Buried Metallic Structures
Corrosion is a naturally occurring phenomenon commonly defined as the deterioration of a substance (usually a metal) or its properties because of a reaction with its...
By:Mahmoud Elmahdy|Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer
- Inspection / Monitoring
IoT for Corrosion Monitoring in the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry has faced many challenges over the years - the most significant of these being corrosion control and corrosion protection. The United States...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
- Corrosion Failure
The Role of Corrosion in the Flint Water Crisis
Despite several studies many questions still remain regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. A decision to not add a corrosion inhibitor to the city’s...
- Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion Management in Water Treatment: A Look at Water Pipeline Corrosion and Why It's Becoming a Problem
一般是什么影响人类的生活吗n beings around the entire world? Among the list of the most important issues is the problem of water pipe corrosion...
- Asset Management
How to Use the Unidirectional Flushing Method
The cleanliness of water distribution systems is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, because most of the network is buried underground, it is often a neglected element...
By:Krystal Nanan|Civil Engineer
- Asset Management
A Look At New Trenchless Technology for Water Infrastructure
New rehabilitation trenchless technologies introduced to the treated water and wastewater industry over the last 10 to 15 years have met with varying degrees of success...
By:Ron Bianchetti|West Coast Manager, Russell Corrosion Consultants
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