Corrosion, Stress, Wear and Thermal Concerns in Pipe Support

Intergranular corrosion occurs when the boundaries of the crystals are more susceptible to corrosion than their insides.

Metal dusting is a type of corrosion that occurs at high temperatures (300-850 °C) most commonly when iron, nickel, or cobalt is exposed to an environment with high carbon activities.

Pipelines are one of the most common methods of transport for liquids and gases but require regular inspection to prevent corrosion and failure.

Glass is generally highly corrosion resistant, but despite being good material choice for severe environments, glass can undergo corrosion, aka glass disease.

Galvanic reactions are the basis of galvanic corrosion, which occurs when dissimilar metals are coupled in an electrolyte and a galvanic couple forms.

Crevice corrosion occurs at, or within, gaps between two metal surfaces due to a difference in concentration of compounds in a fluid system.

Welded joints have increased susceptibility to corrosion, and thankfully, it is not necessary for the installation of your pipe supports.

Most forms of corrosion occur through the action of an electrochemical cell, comprised of an anode, cathode, electrolytic path and driving potential.

Corrosion is the deterioration of a material and its properties due to reaction with the environment, leading to the pre-mature failure of components.

Chemical corrosion inhibitors are added to gas or potable water to decrease corrosivity, which is a measure of aggressiveness at corroding other materials.

Cavitation occurs when bubbles form in a liquid. When the bubbles eventually implode, a shock wave causes stress and fatigue on the inside of pipes and vessels.

Tribocorrosion is the breakdown of a material due to both corrosion and wear – an irreversible transformation of materials or their function as a result of both mechanical and chemical or electrochemical interactions between two surfaces in relative motion.

Fretting is a type of wear damage that is caused by movement at the contact surfaces. Left unchecked fretting results in corrosion and material failure.

Friction causes abrasion and leads to corrosion. APPs composite pipe supports are engineered to minimize friction in your piping system.