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Corrosion Under Insulation: A Practical Prevention Guide As Per API 570
Corrosion Under Insulation: A Practical Prevention Guide As Per API 570
Moisture Sources
W Water Leaks L k
Condensation
CUI
Rains
Deluge systems
Common Forms
A Areas exposed d to
St Steam Vents V t
D l Systems Deluge S t
A id V Acid Vapors
Carbon Steel Systems insulated for Human p protection operating p g between -4 deg C 120 deg C Systems S t where h operating ti temperatures t t cause frequent condensation and re-evaporation of atmospheric moisture
Carbon Steel Systems operating above 240 deg d C with ith iintermittent t itt t service i
Austenitic A t iti SS systems t with ith operating ti Temperature between 65 deg C to 204 deg C (Chloride Stress Corrosion)
Penetrations/breaches in jacket
Damaged/missing jacketing
Bulges or staining of insulation or jacketing system (bulges may indicate corrosion products)
Special Considerations
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