Standard Practices for Corrosion Control of Pipelines
Publication: Pipelines 2024
ABSTRACT
As we seek to be good stewards of our utilities, it is important to maximize the return on our investments (ROI). Daily decisions, from pipe bedding to fastener materials, impact water infrastructure longevity. This paper seeks to provide quick answers to common corrosion engineering questions on water systems. Buried assets are prone to corrosion, yet corrosion practices are often overlooked until they accrue high maintenance costs. The presentation covers some of the most frequent corrosion types in the water industry and provides some examples and recommendations. In addition, this paper discusses how implementing corrosion engineering at any time through the life cycle of the project can expand the life of the asset.
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Pipelines 2024
Pages: 202 - 211
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Published online: Aug 30, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Asset management
- Business management
- Corrosion
- Deterioration
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Financial management
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Materials characterization
- Materials engineering
- Pipe bedding
- Pipe materials
- Pipeline management
- Pipeline systems
- Pipelines
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Utilities
- Water pipelines
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