CORROSION OF CARGO PIPELINES

The corrosion problem of various types of cargo pipelines in tankers is evaluated. Corrosion of iron pipes in crude oil service has been of three distinct types: (1) numerous small pits on the upper half of the outside of the pipe; (2) large pits in the bottom segment of the interior of the pipe; and (3) loss of metal from the edge of straight-ended pipes. Exterior pipeline corrosion can be suppressed by cathodic protection. A TV technique which enables ship owners to inspect the interior of their piping systems with the minimum of disruption and expense is described.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Intec Press Limited

    3 Station Parade
    Whyteleafe, Surrey,   England 
  • Authors:
    • Jackson, J
  • Publication Date: 1976-7

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  • Accession Number: 00149371
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Intec Press Limited
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM