Corrosion Monitoring and Non-destructive Testing

Corrosion monitoring techniques (i.e., coupon testing and/or corrometer testing) can support equipment and machinery operators by providing early warning that damaging conditions exist which may result in a corrosion-induced failure. It is a technique which also examines the correlation of changes in process parameters and their effect on system corrosivity. It also works by determining the root cause(s) of a particular corrosion problem, and by identifying the rate controlling parameters such as pressure, temperature, pH, flow rate, etc. Moreover, the technique evaluates the effectiveness of corrosion control/prevention techniques in systems such as chemical inhibition and the determination of optimal applications. Finally, it also provides the operator and shoreside management with information relating to the maintenance requirements and ongoing condition of the equipment/system.