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10.5 Inhibition of Alkaline Solutions .....................................................323
10.6 Temporary Protection with Inhibitors ...........................................323
10.7 Inhibition of Localized Corrosion .................................................. 324
10.8 Summary ............................................................................................326
References .....................................................................................................326
11 The Equipment Design Process ...............................................................329
11.1 Understanding the Application ...................................................... 329
11.2 Selecting Materials of Construction ...............................................332
11.3 Controlling Corrosion by Design ...................................................335
11.3.1 Protection from Atmospheric Corrosion ..........................335
11.3.1.1 General Design Considerations..........................336
11.3.1.2 Structures ..............................................................337
11.3.1.3 Electrical Components .........................................339
11.3.1.4 Control Rooms ......................................................339
11.3.1.5 Protection of Carbon Steel ..................................340
11.3.2 Corrosion under Insulation ................................................342
11.3.2.1 Selecting a Suitable Insulation Material ...........342
11.3.2.2 Design Characteristics of Insulation .................344
11.3.2.3 Comparison of Jacketing .....................................348
11.3.2.4 Design Requirements for Various Services
and Systems ...........................................................350
11.3.3 Industries and Systems Covered .......................................355
11.3.3.1 Chemical Industry ...............................................356
11.3.3.2 Petroleum Rening Industry ..............................358
11.3.3.3 Water Treatment and Supply Systems ...............363
11.3.3.4 Design Features .................................................... 370
11.3.5 Gas Industry .........................................................................371
11.3.5.1 Types of Corrosion in Underground Piping ....371
11.3.5.2 Methods of Control ..............................................372
11.3.6 Pipeline Industry .................................................................372
11.3.6.1 Coatings .................................................................372
11.3.6.2 Cathodic Protection ............................................. 373
11.3.6.3 Internal Corrosion ................................................ 374
11.3.7 Marine Industry ................................................................... 374
11.3.7.1 Protection of Condensers and Saltwater
Exchangers ............................................................375
11.3.7.2 Use of Aluminum in Marine Service ................375
Index .....................................................................................................................379