Corrosion and Corrosion Control
an endless battle against nature
The presentation of Wayne D. Niemeyer ( 2nd case starting from 17:00) has demonstrated the importance of understanding of process and production chemistry for the corrosion root cause analysis(RCA). This principle is prompted by ASTM G161 Standard Guide for Corrosion-Related Failure…
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The metal dusting is one of major failure mechanisms of equipment in producing process of hydrogen, ammonia, and syngas, as well as methanol reforming. Although it has been recognized for the decades, there are still controversies in its mechanism. With…
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The atmospheric corrosion is probably the most common forms corrosion in daily life. The corrosion rate of steel is very much influenced by atmospheric environment. Under heavily polluted atmospheric environment, the corrosion is much severer than it in unpolluted environment….
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Stray Current Corrosion of Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) Near Steel Pipeline The most notorious incidents is catastrophe of Guadalajara Sewer Explosion.The sewer network in Guadalajara, Mexico was exploded in April 1992. The official toll was: 206 dead, 500 to 600…
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In practice, the corrosion could be the consequence of multiple factors and corrosion mechanisms. Here is the corrosion case in the well head of natural gas wells. The corrosion was identified due to gas water leakage at area B. The…
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