Pipeline Corrosion Prevention with Rust Inhibition Technology

The concept of pipelines in the world is as important as the arteries in the human body. The pipelines are highly significant for the purpose of transportation and distribution of water, oils, gas, chemicals, steam, and petroleum products in the economy. The quality and health of the transporting products can be assured only if the traveling medium is protected from corrosion and other electrochemical deterioration from inside and outside. Hence, working on ensuring good pipeline corrosion prevention can help in maintaining the quality of the pipeline system.

Pipeline Corrosion Problem & Solution

Pipeline corrosion is the term that defines the process of deterioration of the material of the pipe from the inside and/or outside due to the interacting medium. It is one of the biggest problems in pipelines and a potential hazard for production and transportation facilities. Continuous running of Fluid and Gas corrode the internal surface of the pipelines & component fittings would undergo material de-gradations, resulting in the loss of mechanical properties like strength, ductility, etc., which leads to loss of materials, reduction in thickness, and at times ultimate failure. Continuous attacks on the environment from outside are the reason for outside corrosion. This kind of catastrophic failure to a vast transportation network system can cost lacs and crores to the economy.

Some oil companies face pipeline ruptures due to corrosion and oil spillages; while resources are lost in cleaning up this environmental mess, catastrophic ecological damages take place as a result of corrosion which often lingers for decades.

The most affected materials of pipelines due to corrosion include copper, aluminum, carbon steel, cast iron, alloy steel, stainless steel, and so on. These materials are commonly used for pipelines that are either buried, submerged, underground, or others. Therefore, it is very important to be vigilant when choosing the right material for the pipelines during construction.

The solution to the problem is the respective protective coating to prevent corrosion. Only special rust preventive oils and coating technology from Zavenir Daubert can guarantee a corrosion-free solution.

Technology Behind Pipeline Corrosion Prevention

Several situations that require long-term exposure to external conditions of weather, temperature, and humidity, need more extended duration protection from corrosion. The main challenge in this scenario is to provide recoating on time before the environmental factors outweigh the protective barriers.

Corrosion challenges are not static phenomena in the pipeline. Fluid characteristics change over time, resulting in systems becoming less responsive to established corrosion prevention methods. The followings are the methods advised for corrosion prevention in pipelines:
 

• Selection of appropriate materials
• Use of inhibitors
• Use of protective coatings

Selection of appropriate materials:

When it is observed that the existing construction materials are prone to corrosive attack, it is usually decided to change the construction materials and select alternate materials to suit the specific need.

Use of inhibitors:

Inhibitors are chemicals used to protect the surface of metals used in pipelines to prevent corrosion. VCI is an environmentally safe and cost-effective option for corrosion protection. It can be used in pipelines, oil and gas wells, refinery units, and fuels. In addition, these proprietary Daubert VCI-based anti-corrosion products are designed to work in the presence of moisture.

Use of protective coatings:

A protective layer or barrier on the material to avoid direct contact with the process media will enhance the material and equipment life. There are also non-metallic linings like fibre glass, glass flake, epoxy, and rubber which are normally carried out on the equipment like separators, knock-out drums, and storage tanks. Coatings based on Daubert® CCI (Contact Corrosion Inhibition) & SACI (Severe Atmospheric Corrosion Inhibitors) technologies have been found to be very useful by several important players in this field.

SACI technology was brought into the picture to meet the needs for environmentally responsible yet very effective protection from corrosion in severe adverse conditions. This involves a unique structure of highly polar and overlapping platelets of microscopic range to block moisture and oxygen from penetrating. An impeccable barrier works in frigid conditions or harsh atmospheric situations.

SACI technology has been noted to have high thermal stability, crack resistance, and steadfast hold on edges with the least amount of toxins and lead. In addition, every bit of pipeline surface is completely protected from the harshest water and air-based atmospheric conditions because of products incorporating Daubert SACI Technology. This is how you can achieve a protective coating to prevent corrosion in pipeline systems.

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NOX-RUST Protective Coating to Prevent Pipeline Corrosion

NOX-RUST Coating products are based on CCI (Contact Corrosion Inhibition) and SACI Technology by Zavenir Daubert as aprotective coating to prevent corrosion . These products are best for outdoor protection from corrosion during operation, maintenance, and mothballing. This product has reduced costs providing extended life of the coated product, greater operating cost, and lower maintenance and service expenses. It has excellent salt spray life, rust protection for a longer duration, fast curing and sag resistance film, compatibility with non-ferrous metals and lubricating oils, and is available in a wide range of film types with controlled film thickness. It is very environmentally friendly with no toxins. These products are best for pipeline corrosion prevention .

Zavenir Daubert: Complete Pipeline Corrosion Prevention Solution

Having a strong and long-standing background in rust prevention methods and products, the reviews are well-worth in the industry. For many users, the improved efficiency of the systems and non-corrosive properties of the products have enabled greater return on investment leading to a complete customer satisfaction rate. To keep it intact, the team at Daubert has been working diligently on presenting durable and high-quality solutions for corrosion protection, prevention, and removal.

We believe in studying the mode of corrosion damage of particular pipelines aids in determining the root cause and then finding a suitable solution to break down that cause. Mostly corrosion protection begins at the design stage, where the right kind of materials, coating, and systems are selected. This is where our team can be of help. Further, existing systems can be supplied with a protective coating to prevent corrosion with SACI Technology inclusion. Also, our team is well equipped with technology to help you combat rust generation with the latest machinery.

You can get in touch with our team and find the right way to help your pipeline systems stay corrosion-resistant to improve life.