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Pipe wear and corrosion are dreadful enemies that every industry has to deal with. Over the past half-century, different approaches to studying corrosion’s national costs show the equivalence of 3-4% of each nation’s GDP. Metal corrosion costs the U.S economy nearly $300 billion annually. Globally, the figure stands at a staggering $2.2 trillion. Beyond the… Read more »
Many factors can cause issues related to pipe corrosion. It all depends on the environment and the presence of variables that can deplete the quality of materials. If the conditions are right, corrosion will happen quickly, and you will start having issues with your plumbing. Here are some issues you should keep in mind when… Read more »
Metal corrosion costs the United States’ economy up to $300 billion annually. Bare or insulated piping that rests on structural steel will have corrosion problems that cause the pipe to leak. Bare piping just cannot rest on structural steel in a manner that doesn’t allow water to become trapped. Even protective paint cannot withstand corrosion… Read more »
Naked or uninsulated pipes pose a risk to the structural integrity of your piping system. The potential for pipe corrosion and damage is significantly high. The industrial piping systems naturally carry corrosive products. When combined with stress, humidity, and excessive pressure, the pipes eventually weaken and give in. The damage can be devastating. Every… Read more »
Industrial pipes, as durable as they are, are still susceptible to corrosion just like any other traditional pipe systems are. Eroding pipes are costly to repair and often require replacement; pipes can corrode and erode from the inside out. The only way to truly do pipe corrosion prevention is to install certain pipe wear support… 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 »
Pipe wear is something every pipeline company has to deal with. There are steps that you can take to slow down pipe wear. While no pipe will be impervious to pipe wear, addressing the main causes of pipe erosion can slow things down greatly. Over 300 billion dollars each year is spent because of… Read more »
Pipes play an essential role in the functioning of any industrial company. Everyday use exposes pipes to extreme conditions which often leads to deterioration of pipes in the long run. Even the slightest neglect could lead to large-scale damages, so it’s important to shield your pipes against such damages. That’s where pipe pads come into… Read more »
Protect pipes from the outside with the right pipe saddle products that offer superior protection, easy installation and effective moisture penetration that will prevent moisture from damaging your pipes. Not every pipe saddle is the same although they all have common attributes. A pipe saddle is designed to insulate a pipe from its support, eliminating… 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 »
No materials last forever. The laws of thermodynamics dictate that once we put work into making something like a pipe, its highly ordered structure can only deteriorate. Whether from corrosion, wear, abrasion, fatigue, or thermal stress, pipes lose their integrity and eventually fail. Pipe erosion occurs when pipe wall material thins out and weakens over… 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 »
Thankfully, we don’t hear news like this very often, but these instances highlight the importance of consistent pipeline corrosion protection. Metal corrosion costs the United States around $300 billion every year, but most people rarely hear about these costs unless they manifest themselves in a disaster. In March, a corrosion problem on a natural gas… Read more »
Over time, it’s only natural for your pipes to wear down and corrode under the pressure of external factors. But this doesn’t mean pipe corrosion is welcome; in fact, pipeline corrosion costs the U.S. more than $9 billion each year on average. Without the proper corrosion protection system in place, you may find your pipes… 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 »
In 2018, the plumbing industry accounted for $107 billion in revenue. With money like that on the line, there’s no excuse for cutting corners on your industrial piping system’s maintenance and upkeep. One essential that you should never skimp on is a pipe wear pad. Not sure what a pipe wear pad is or how… Read more »