Pipeline coating failures can jeopardise pipeline integrity, resulting in leaks and, in some cases, ruptures caused by metal loss and stress corrosion cracking. Jim Banach, Specialty Polymer Coatings, Inc., Canada, discusses how to ensure pipeline integrity with high performance coatings. To read the full article "Remedies to maintain pipeline integrity" Please sign in or become a member for FREE Sign in � Become a member � Get started absolutely FREE in 2 minutes, plus receive a free printed magazine. In many countries, hydrocarbons are transported by way of buried pipelines. In North America, crude oil and some of its refined products are shipped mainly by pipelines and, as of late,...
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