Problems & Solutions with Pipelines

Pipelines & Anti-Corrosion - Problems & Solutions

Problem Solution


(1) Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI). Degraded, damp and wet insulation under metal cladding or on bulkheads leads to rapid corrosion and deterioration.

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)


CUI can be effectively controlled and prevented by coating the pipes and steelwork with two layers of Cemprotec E942.

This stand-alone anti-corrosive system is equally effective when applied to steel where full preparation to Sa2½ is not possible.

Independent tests have documented its performance even when subjected to temperature cycles which typically pass repeatedly through the dew point.


(2) To protect pipes, sheet piling and other ferrous metal substrates from corrosion.

Pipeline Corrosion Protection
 


An effective barrier to corrosion is provided by two coats of Cemprotec E942. This product is applied direct to ferrous metals and chemically reacts to provide complete anti-corrosion protection in the form of a dense film.

This keeps out the fuels for corrosion without the need for a special priming system.

Application can be carried out under either factory or site conditions; both are equally suitable.
 


(3) Microbial induced corrosion on sheet piled quays and steel structures in coastal environments. Concentrated corrosion rates can dramatically reduce the design life necessitating immediate action.

Microbial induced corrosion


Cemprotec E942 can be spray or brush applied in tidal zones direct to steel substrates which have been cleaned using UHP techniques. Rapidly stabilises to exhibit good wash-out resistance, enabling it to be immersed soon after application.

Cemprotec Clucth Filler is available for sealing the surface gap at the interlock or clutch to provide complete corrosion protection in these vulnerable areas.

Water based non-hazardous products can be used in confined areas such as limpet or coffer dams.