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What are salt spray hours equivalent to in years?

Posted on August 4, 2020 by admin

In a matter of hours, you can get a general idea of what weather-related corrosion on metal would look like when exposed to outdoor environments over years.  Continue Reading →

Posted in General Applications, Materials Testing
Two gas station awnings collapse within a week, one attributed to corrosion

Two gas station awnings collapse within a week, one attributed to corrosion

Posted on February 7, 2020 by admin

A canopy covering a gas station in Arizona collapsed in early December exactly one week after a similar incident in New York that was reportedly caused as a result of rust and corrosion issues, according to WSYR-TV Syracuse and Southwest-area news stations. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
New system for corrosion detection inspired by bats

New system for corrosion detection inspired by bats

Posted on January 31, 2020 by admin

Engineers from Lancaster University, the National Physical Laboratory, and Hybrid Instruments Ltd, inspired by bats’ echolocation, have developed a new scanning technique to detect corroding metals in oil and gas pipelines. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
Falling light poles in Chicago prompt calls for “long overdue” inspections

Falling light poles in Chicago prompt calls for “long overdue” inspections

Posted on December 2, 2019 by admin

Falling light poles throughout the city of Chicago over recent years caused by rusting and corrosion have continued to be an issue, a longstanding CBS-2 Chicago investigation has revealed. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
Montreal drinking water lead contamination caused by pipe corrosion

Montreal water lead contamination caused by pipe corrosion

Posted on November 25, 2019 by admin

Montreal water lead contamination caused by pipe corrosion Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
Mother’s push for improved carnival ride inspection guidelines comes months after ride removed from Ohio State Fair due to corrosion evidence

After 5 rides closed at Ohio State Fair, push for inspection law continues

Posted on October 8, 2019 by admin

In September, the mother of the 18-year-old US Marine Corps recruit killed in 2017 when a ride he was on at the Ohio State Fair broke apart while he was on it continued her advocacy at the state house for a bill to impose stronger amusement park inspection requirements in Ohio. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
With what has been reported to be a rusting fleet of ships that cost billions to maintain each year, the United States Navy has taken another step toward revising its inspection methods.

After call to address rusting fleet, US Navy launches corrosion-detecting inspection drone tech

Posted on September 26, 2019 by admin

With what has been reported to be a rusting fleet of ships that cost billions to maintain each year, the United States Navy has taken another step toward revising its inspection methods. Continue Reading →

Posted in General Applications, Materials Testing, Military, Shipping and Packaging
Corrosion, aging infrastructure common denominators in gas pipeline incidents

Corrosion, aging infrastructure common denominators in gas pipeline incidents

Posted on September 19, 2019 by admin

In recent years, there have been several fatal gas pipeline explosions throughout the U.S. that subsequent investigations and lawsuits have attributed to corrosion and outdated infrastructure. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
Corrosion, aging infrastructure common denominators in gas pipeline incidents

Corrosion, aging infrastructure common denominators in gas pipeline incidents

Posted on September 19, 2019 by admin

In recent years, there have been several fatal gas pipeline explosions throughout the U.S. that subsequent investigations and lawsuits have attributed to corrosion and outdated infrastructure. Continue Reading →

Posted in Materials Testing
More being done to combat corrosion of oil pipes

More being done to combat corrosion of oil pipes

Posted on June 10, 2019 by admin

There are plenty of reasons for energy companies to keep a close eye on how well their oil pipes stand up to heavy use and environmental effects. Continue Reading →

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