Do you know the cause of the external corrosion on your pipes? Your pipelines are in contact with a wide range of external substances. Subpar piping, shoddy construction, adverse environmental conditions, and biology are a few contributing reasons. Continue reading to learn more about the factors that speed up pipeline corrosion. 1) Environmental Conditions… Read more »
The installation of a pipeline corrosion protection system is a critical part of maintaining the integrity and safety of any piping infrastructure. Whether for industrial, commercial, or oil and gas operations, protecting pipes from the damage of corrosion is essential to ensuring the durability and life of a system. Let’s learn more about the basics… Read more »
Despite environmental concerns, pipelines are still the best way to transport fluids across long distances in today’s environment, and investment in energy supplies will continue to return dividends in 2023. With increasing measures taken to ensure environmental safety, pipelines remain the greenest way to bring energy supplies to market, with a tiny fraction of the… Read more »
Pipeline erosion is a serious and expensive problem. The sooner you get ahead of this issue, the better. There are some early warning signs that you may be dealing with an erosion problem. If you notice any of these four signs, your pipeline is in need of attention. 1. Evidence of Rust If you do… Read more »
There’s only one way to deal with a pipeline corrosion problem, and that’s to face it head-on. Corrosion is like a disease that will spread if you don’t get rid of it. In fact, according to the American Galvanizer’s Association, the United States economy pays $9 billion every year because of corrosion to pipelines. In… Read more »
Pipelines are a series of pipes fitted with pumps, valves, and other control mechanisms for transporting gases, liquids, and slurries. Our streets, cities, oceans, and continents are all underlain by pipelines. The various energy sources they deliver are essential for most modern-day conveniences. Here are six things you didn’t know about pipelines. 1. There are… Read more »
Every year pipeline corrosion costs the U.S. about $9 billion. An eroded pipeline can cause serious damage and costly repairs. Here are three problems that an eroded pipeline can cause that you need to know about. Stop in Services One of the most expensive things an eroded pipeline can cause is a stoppage in services…. Read more »
Corrosion is a deterioration of a material caused by environmental interactions. It is a natural phenomenon and requires three conditions: moisture, a metallic surface, and an oxidizing agent known as an electron acceptor. Even minor corrosion requires repairs and maintenance. According to ASM International.org, metal corrosion costs the U.S. economy nearly $300 billion every year…. Read more »
The sight of eroding pipes is never easy to look at and is frankly quite an eyesore. Corrosion of metals can be seen all over, from rusted-out bicycle wheels to the leaky washing machine that just flooded your basement. In the same way, eroding pipes and metallic corrosion are not only a threat to obvious… Read more »
Preventing pipe erosion is critical to managing the integrity of needed infrastructure. There are various forms of piping erosion, also referred to as piping corrosion, that can affect operations including uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion, and others. Here’s what to know about them and how to prevent them. 1. Uniform Corrosion Uniform corrosion… Read more »
Pipeline corrosion happens because metals are sometimes vulnerable to chemical reactions that weaken them. Once the metal is weakened, it becomes susceptible to rust and may form cracks and holes. This is a big problem because pipeline corrosion results in a $9 billion loss for the US economy each year alone. Pipeline corrosion prevention is,… Read more »
Pipeline corrosion alone has the potential to cause more serious problems if ignored, making pipeline corrosion protection an important thing to consider. Corrosion occurs when old metal pipes corrode from years of use, causing a leak or a burst and leading to serious wastage of water. Here are some warning signs that can help you… Read more »
Each year, oil, gas, and water companies use approximately six percent of their total revenue to combat corrosion. Despite vast investments in corrective maintenance, pipeline corrosion continues to cost the American economy close to nine billion dollars annually. The best approach to tackle the corrosion problem is by adopting a preventive maintenance approach. Corrosion… Read more »
Metal corrosion is the bane of most industrial piping systems. Every year pipeline corrosion costs the US economy about $9 billion. Globally, the figure stands at a staggering $2.2 trillion. That is about 3% of the world’s GDP. Corrosion does not cause financial problems only. Corrosion eats into metal pipes, causing them to be weak… Read more »
America’s economy loses an estimated $300 billion annually due to metal corrosion. This is a figure that can keep anyone with an engineering project awake at night. Apart from the heavy costs, corrosion comes with risks such as putting employees’ life in danger, causing injuries, and even halting important projects. The fact that corrosion is… Read more »
If you’re working on a complex engineering project, chances are the dread of pipeline corrosion keeps you up at night. And that’s valid — every year, corrosion problems in industrial pipelines cost the U.S. economy more than $9 billion. And cost isn’t the only downside. Causes of pipe erosion and corrosion can lead to halted… Read more »
Did you know that metal corrosion costs the U.S. economy nearly $300 billion every year? This is a problem many homeowners or business owners may face if they do not have pipeline corrosion protection already implemented in their pipe system. But what is pipeline corrosion, and how can you protect the outside of your pipes?… Read more »
Engineering involves the balancing of competing interests. For example, heavier pipes may be more durable and less prone to failure, but heavier pipes cost more and require more robust supports. Adding more supports or stronger supports requires more labor to build and install and more construction materials. One factor that is often missed in all… Read more »
Metal corrosion problems costs the United States economy over $9 billion every year. To make sure your company doesn’t suffer from lost profits and lost time from pipe corrosion, you should invest in pipe wear pads. Why does pipeline corrosion happen? Metal corrosion happens whenever two pieces of metal in an industrial setting are touching… Read more »
Mechanical parts may suffer failure in many different modes. Mechanical, structural, and material engineers are familiar with failure modes like creep, fracture, corrosion, wear, fatigue, and thermal stress. But how are these terms applied in a practical setting? Here are three failure modes that pipes and pipelines may experience. Corrosion Everyone who has seen rust… Read more »
If you think that the discovery of crude oil and all its by-products is the best thing that has ever happened to man, then you are right. Crude oil plays a significant role in your day to day life. Your transport and even some of the jobs we often do are all made possible by… Read more »
Eroding pipes can be a nightmare to deal with if you don’t catch them before they burst. Prevent pipe corrosion with pipe saddles, which are designed to insulate pipes and get rid of the risk of pipe corrosion. This is done by preventing moisture from soaking through, as well as preventing metal on metal contact…. Read more »
In most piping systems, the pipes carry liquids that can wear on the pipes as time goes on. The surface of the pipes can start to deteriorate over time, which is called pipeline corrosion. It’s a common issue among metal pipes with metal corrosion costing the U.S. economy almost $300 billion each year. However, there… Read more »
Corrosion and pipe wear have been studied for more than 150 years in the science real. It occurs when a material (mostly metal) or its properties deteriorate when they react with the environment. Pipe corrosion costs the US economy over nine billion dollars a year. Around the globe, the world Corrosion Organization estimates that 3%… Read more »
In 1990, pipeline corrosion was found to be the number one factor in pipeline failure within the Gulf of Mexico. Over ten years later, studies found that corrosion was the largest culprit in pipeline failures involving hazardous liquids and natural gas. Pipeline failure is something no business owner wants to experience. The damage can be… Read more »
