corrosion and materials
Analysis of premature corrosion failure in industrial assets
Analysis of premature corrosion failures and their impact on the reliability of industrial assets.
Corrosion is an electrochemical process that degrades metallic materials and affects the performance of equipment and structures in the energy industry. Understanding its mechanisms, kinetics, and environmental variables is essential for material selection and designing mitigation measures.
This field integrates chemistry, metallurgy, mechanical integrity, and operations. Globally, corrosion generates significant costs and operational risks, driving technologies such as monitoring, coatings, inhibitors, and alloy selection in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content for professionals requiring a comprehensive view of material degradation and performance.
Key topics include:
- Corrosion mechanisms (uniform, localized, MIC, SCC)
- Material selection and applied metallurgy
- Coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection
- Integrity and remaining life assessment
- Corrosion monitoring
- NACE/AMPP, API, and ISO standards
- Alloy performance in severe environments
Corrosion represents one of the major technical and economic challenges in the energy sector. Its complex behavior and dependence on operational conditions require specialized knowledge.
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corrosion and materials
Corrosion and thermal safety in stationary batteries
Learn about best practices to protect the performance of stationary batteries in electrical substations and renewable energy applications.
corrosion and materials
How is aluminum made and what makes it resistant to oxidation?
How aluminum is made: from bauxite to pure metal, thermochemical and electrolytic processes are applied to ensure its properties.
corrosion and materials
Advanced techniques in metal surface preparation
Metal surface preparation is crucial to ensure adhesion and durability of coatings, adhesives and other processes on steel and substrates.
corrosion and materials
Remote monitoring technology for cathodic protection of ducts and pipelines
Remote monitoring of cathodic protection allows supervising systems without on-site inspection, detecting failures and optimizing the service life of metallic infrastructures.
corrosion and materials
Cathodic protection: What to learn at each stage of the AMPP program?
Orientation for professionals on the AMPP CP program, explaining its levels (CP1 to CP4), benefits and technical training in corrosion control.
corrosion and materials
Anodized aluminum: Properties, applications and industrial advantages
Anodized aluminum improves durability, corrosion resistance and aesthetics, being essential in several industries.
corrosion and materials
Corrosion vs rust: Differences, causes and effects on metals
Clarifying the differences between corrosion vs. rust: know their differences, causes, and effects on the durability of metals.
corrosion and materials
Preserving the past with modern coatings
Exploring how modern coatings protect sculptural art and preserve cultural heritage.
corrosion and materials
Composite Materials 2025: Breakthroughs and Industrial Uses
Composite materials, made of matrix and reinforcement, have evolved to the point of becoming indispensable in demanding industries.