When selecting materials to deal with atmospheric corrosion, engineers have to balance three different objectives: Capital cost Operation and maintenance costs Functional conditions the material must operate in, yet still…
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THE PROBLEM A steel company faced a significant challenge with the condition of the break room floor. The concrete floor of the 800 sq. ft. room had begun to crack…
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THE PROBLEM This Midwest Coke & Battery Plant was having problems with erosion and corrosion in their bag houses, causing small holes that constantly needed welding. They were looking for…
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Pipe Color Code Standard and Piping Color Codes Chart
ABSTRACT The use of horizontal directional drills (HDDs) is an ever-increasing pipeline installation technique. As HDDs increase, there is an increased probability for coating damage, even when coated with traditional mill or field…
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The Problem USI was approached for a heavy-duty floor protection system suitable for the concrete floors operating in an aggressive industrial environment. The ideal system would offer longevity in service…
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The Problem This steel mill was dealing with a lot of pitting on their floors. They were looking for a solution that could easily smooth out the floor without having…
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The Problem The floor of this candy factory in Indiana was being brutally attacked by citric and lactic acid. This caused the concrete to become cracked and pitted over time.…
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The Problem The original coating had failed following an incident when a valve had leaked and 3 quarts of 95% sulfuric acid had spilled onto the containment area lining. As…
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The Problem A wastewater company was looking for a cost-effective and durable repair solution for their tank chimes. There was a 1½ in. gap that needed to be repaired and…
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