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Upset Conditions In Anaerobic Digesters In Wastewater Treatment Plants Cause Degradation Of Protective Linings

Product Number: 51322-18235-SG

Author: Robert A. (Randy) Nixon

Publication Date: 2022

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Both mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digesters are currently being utilized to treat sludge derived from more than typical municipal sewerage sources. Wastewater treatment plants are accepting septage and sludge from food waste and industrial contributors routinely today. Receiving these other sources of waste which are extremely high in volatile solids is a source of significant income for the utilities.

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Use of AMPP SP 0113 for Methods Selection and Implementation of Pipeline Integrity Management

Product Number: 51324-20705-SG

Author: Sankara Papavinasam; Kerri Kryger; Naim Dakwar; Peter Bergen; A.R. Santhosh Kumar

Publication Date: 2024

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This paper provides an overview of 2023 version of NACE SP 0113: Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM): Methods Selection and Implementation. This standard practice presents guidance to operators for selecting and implementing methods, technologies, or activities to manage pipeline integrity. The 2023 version describes a PIM program that addresses threats (including from corrosion and other risks): covers both metallic (carbon steel) and non-metallic pipelines; provides definitions of various PIM terms; lists documentation requirements; discusses pipeline types; explains stages of pipeline life cycle; includes typical threats and stages of their occurrence; explains mitigation of the threats; describes integrity assessment and management methods; describes procedures to select appropriate PIM methods; describes PIM program implementation using Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and describes the state of implementation of PIM program in various companies using KPI.

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Use of data analytics techniques to compare daily RMU coupon readings with CIS survey results

Product Number: 51323-19318-SG

Author: Matt Barrett, William Maize, Mill Jawed, Errin Wright, Tony da Costa

Publication Date: 2023

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Close interval surveys (CIS) and remote monitoring units (RMUs) can be used as complimentary technologies, essential for validating safe operation of a cathodic protection (CP) system. CIS on a pipeline is typically performed once every few years due to the high cost and time commitment of the process, but the benefit is a high spatial resolution of measurements, with typical spacings between reading locations on the metre length-scale. RMUs installed at test posts with a typical spacing of multiple kilometres between units can be used to measure comparable electrical readings year-round without requiring a human to physically travel to each location.

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Use of Microbiological, Geochemical, and X-ray Diffraction Techniques to Support the Autopsy of Reverse Osmosis Membrane from a Saudi Aramco Gas Plant

Product Number: MECC23-20019-SG

Author: Husam S. Khanfar; Husin Sitepu; Xiangyang Zhu

Publication Date: 2023

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The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane fouling is a significant challenge faced by oil and gas plants, impacting their operational efficiency and overall productivity. The primary cause of RO membrane fouling in oil and gas plants can be attributed to the presence of various foulants, including suspended solids, organic matter, scaling minerals, and biological agents. Among these foulants, microbial activity plays a significant role in accelerating membrane fouling.

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Use of Modern Technologies to Solve an Ageing Scaling Problem

Product Number: 51323-19296-SG

Author: Andrew Fyfe; David Nichols; Caroline Simpson; Gordon Graham

Publication Date: 2023

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The Frøy field is in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea and is located in the Jurassic Sleipner and
Hugin formations at a depth of 2940 – 3176 m true vertical depth subsea. It is made up of a series of
reservoir units (RU), with the main units being RU3 to 5. The reservoir has a porosity of 15 – 23% and a
permeability of 15 – 1500 mD.

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Use of Nonmetallic Materials to Improve Construction Productivity and Sustainability of Infrastructure

Product Number: MECC23-20037-SG

Author: Waseem A. Khatri; Oscar Salazar; Saleh Al Wohaibi; Mohammed Mehthel; Mirza M. Baig

Publication Date: 2023

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The global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, which is equivalent to 3.4% of the global GDP (2013). By using available corrosion control practices, it is estimated that savings of between 15 and 35% of the cost of corrosion could be realized; i.e., between US$375 and $875 billion annually on a global basis. These costs do not include individual safety or environmental consequences which can occur due to near misses, incidents, forced shutdowns (outages), accidents, etc.

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Use Of Potential Probes To Monitor Cathodic Protection: Accuracy Of The IR-Free Potential Measurement

Product Number: 51321-16765-SG

Author: Marco Ormellese

Publication Date: 2021

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Cathodic protection (CP) is an electrochemical corrosion prevention technique, which is implemented by circulating a direct current between an electrode (anode) placed in the environment and the structure to be protected (the cathode): this current causes a lowering of the potential of the metal and reduces its corrosion rate, until it stops.

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Use Of The Corrosion Prognostic Health Management (CPHM) System On The Mi-24 Helicopter

Product Number: 51322-17885-SG

Author: Patryk CIĘŻAK, Andrzej LESKI, Piotr SYNASZKO

Publication Date: 2022

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This article will improve the existing literature and develop the corrosion industry by expanding the knowledge of the CPHM system. I will also show one of the ways to increase the safety, availability and operational efficiency of aircraft.

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Use of UNS S32906 versus UNS N02200 on the first effect evaporator in NaOH production

Product Number: 51323-19487-SG

Author: Renata Mota, Felipe Beluche, Karen Picker

Publication Date: 2023

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The production of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) can be carried out by the membrane, diaphragm or mercury process. The biggest difference between these processes, with regard to fluid composition, is that the caustic soda (NaOH) produced by the diaphragm process has a higher chloride content during its production process.

Such aggressiveness in the environment generally calls for the use of special materials to increase the useful life of the equipment and avoid unscheduled shutdowns in the production unit.

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Use Of Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor For Tank Bottom Protection

Product Number: 51322-17879-SG

Author: Muhammad A. Sherwani

Publication Date: 2022

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EWPD of Saudi Aramco is the custodian of five large volume crude oil storage tanks with diameter of 106 m (348’) and 110 m (360’), where the crude oil is stored and transported from eastern region to western region. The tank which is being addressed in this paper is an API¹ 650 with floating roof. Its capacity is 1,013,000 barrels and its diameter is 110 m. This tank was built in 1978 on an oily sand pad and reinforced concrete ring wall. The inboard and sketch plates are 6.35 mm thick, and annular plates are 16 mm thick

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Using Atmospheric Plasma for Enhance Coating Adhesion to Limit the Onset of Corrosion

Product Number: 51323-19191-SG

Author: Jeffrey Piascik, Peter Yancey, Glenn Astolfi, Levi Snowden, Jason Stimson

Publication Date: 2023

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Protecting and maintaining assets in highly corrosive environments has been a challenge for centuries. Assets that require precision coating removal around compromised structures require a precision tool that does not impact the structure leading to failure. Removal of any metal or damage to surfaces must be avoided in these scenarios, which disqualifies highly abrasive removal methods such as blast cleaning, needle-gunning, and water-jetting.

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Using DC Decouplers to Maximize Isolation of Cathodically Protected Structures

Product Number: MECC23-19878-SG

Author: Jay Warner

Publication Date: 2023

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Cathodic Protection (CP), when properly applied, is an effective technique to minimize the natural corrosion process that occurs on pipelines, tanks, and other buried steel structures. To maintain effective CP coverage with minimal current demand, the structure must be well-isolated from earth for DC current flow. This is commonly accomplished using high resistance coatings, isolation joints, dielectric fittings and isolation pads.

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