LOCALIZED CORROSION IN THE FLANGE AND CASING OF A SUBMERGED CARGO PUMP

After three months in service the flange and casing of a submerged cargo pump failed due to severe pitting corrosion and crevice corrosion damage. Both components were made of a cast stainless steel reference SCS 14. The susceptibility of SCS 14 to localized corrosion is discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Corrosion Prevention & Control, v 41 n 6, Dec 1994, p 146 [2 p, 3 ref, 2 tab, 3 fig]
• Authors:
  • CHANG, Y P
  • Lee, S C
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Corrosion; Pitting; Stainless steel
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo pumps; Crevice corrosion
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00710085
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM