... will show that in general NORSOK M-501 has fulfilled its purposes, and in two of the three cases, the coating systems did actually not pass the pre-qualification testing. Coatings degradation marine atmosphere case histories Introduction NORSOK M-501 is a standard for selection of coatings...

... the likelihood of successful failure mode identification and appropriate corrective action counsel. SCC results in the development of certain characteristic features that can be recognized by an experienced analyst during the course of a comprehensive failure investigation. The case histories within this article...

... Histories Soil Resistivity Potential Survey Abstract This paper presents several case histories where ductile iron pipeline sections have been investigated to ascertain the corrosion-control benefits of polyethylene encasement. Investigative procedures, including cell-to-cell potential surveys, side...

... stress corrosion cracking (SCC). failure analysis stress corrosion cracking case histories INTRODUCTION Proper identification of the root cause of any failure is vitally important in order to prevent recurrence. The use of a logical and systematic failure analysis approach will minimize the likelihood...

..., controlling heat input during welding and adopting protective measures such as shielding with backing gas. Post-weld operations can also be significant in ensuring optimum performance. CRAs welding corrosion resistance shielding heat input case histories INTRODUCTION It is an obvious requirement...

... and economic impact on both suppliers and users. It highlights the multifarious challenges faced by the suppliers as well as the users. It suggests actions to be taken by both parties in order to make such arrangements a success. This is then substantiated by interesting case histories illustrating...

... of Biocorrosion for the Industry, is also presented. Cyted biocorrosion biofouling biofilms case histories Biocorr industrial systems Ibero-America INTRODUCTION The Ibero-American Program for Scientific and Technological Development (CYTED) was created in 1984 as an international multilateral research...

... problems. Many of these problems are well documented in the literature and remedial measures are known. However, failures continue to plague the industry. Others have seen many failure types or failure mechanisms, if only the knowledge could be disseminated. Some case histories have been presented...

... the relative tolerance of the selected systems to such steel substrate contamination. tests case histories coatings immersion service potable water blisters salt contamination INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In 1987 the City of Houston, Texas initiated an on-going comprehensive program for the inspection...

... service. A summary of the most current service limitations in sweet and sour oilfield environments, including classical reference diagrams, are presented. The service recommendations are supported by literature case histories from around the world. A brief summary of economic evaluation techniques...

...carbon bed absorbers titanium alloys field coupon testing material selection case histories welding crevice corrosion iron contamination INTRODUCTION Titanium and its alloys are emerging as common, standard performance materials in the chemical process industry. The increasing use...

... have been the cornerstone in severe aqueous corrosion systems. Increasingly, this same alloy family is becoming more important in high temperature corrosion environments. A series of case histories will be presented to demonstrate how these alloys are solving corrosion problems today. Ni-base cobalt...

... parts and assemblies. Some case histories are reviewed, and engineering design recommendations are made for improving selected military specification requirements. Corrosion Protection Military Specifications Electronics Case Histories Engineering Design INTRODUCTION Military specifications serve...