Comparison of insulation materials and their roles on corrosion under insulation

Thermal insulation is used in petrochemical and refinery plants where pressure vessels and piping system are insulated to conserve energy. Over time, water enters into the insulation through various pathways and is entrapped at the steel surface leading to corrosion under insulation (CUI). Mineral w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pojtanabuntoeng, Kod, Kinsella, Brian, Ehsani, Hoda, Brameld, M.
Format: Conference Paper
Published: NACE International 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/67508