Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Article supplied by Keven Healey, Metal Spray Supplies Australia
In the petrochemical industry Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in pipeline systems consumes a significant percentage of the maintenance budget. A large portion of this money is spent on expensive items such as external piping inspection, insulation removal and re-installation, painting and pipe replacements. CUI prevention strategies provide long term and reliable prevention of CUI that move towards reduced inspection and maintenance piping systems and significant maintenance cost reductions.