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Anti-corrosion methods for large-diameter anti-corrosion steel pipes

2021-12-14

Coating-based corrosion protection is generally the primary method used for large-diameter anti-corrosion steel pipes. If you'd like to learn more about anti-corrosion coatings for large-diameter steel pipes, don't miss the following information. Coating-based corrosion protection for large-diameter steel pipes involves evenly applying a layer of paint onto the surface of rusted metal pipes, thereby isolating them from various corrosive media. This is one of the fundamental methods for steel pipe corrosion prevention. With advancements in technology, an increasing number of large-diameter anti-corrosion steel pipe materials and composite structures are being used as corrosion-resistant coatings, as these materials and structures offer superior dielectric properties, physical performance, stable chemical characteristics, and broad temperature adaptability compared to conventional materials. To prevent corrosion inside pipelines, reduce frictional resistance, and increase production efficiency, a thin film is applied to the inner wall of the pipeline. Typically, amine-cured epoxy resins and polyamide epoxy resins are used as anti-corrosion materials, with coating thicknesses ranging from 0.038 to 0.2 millimeters. The inner wall of the pipe must undergo surface treatment to ensure that the coating adheres firmly to the pipe wall. Since the 1970s, interior and exterior wall coatings have often used the same materials, allowing them to be applied simultaneously. To minimize heat loss from small-diameter crude oil or fuel oil pipelines made of large-diameter anti-corrosion steel pipes into the surrounding soil, an insulating and anti-corrosion composite layer is typically added externally to the pipeline as a thermal insulation layer. Rigid polyurethane foam, which is soft in texture and suitable for temperatures ranging from -185 to 95 degrees Celsius, is commonly used as the standard thermal insulation material. Additionally, to enhance its strength, a high-density polyethylene layer is usually added on top of the insulation layer, forming a composite structure that effectively prevents groundwater from seeping into the insulation layer. If the outer protective casing of a large-diameter anti-corrosion steel pipe is made of polyethylene, no additional anti-corrosion treatment is generally required. Polyethylene is odorless and non-toxic, feels waxy to the touch, and boasts excellent low-temperature resistance (operating temperatures can range down to -70 to 100 degrees Celsius). It has good chemical stability, resisting corrosion by most acids and bases (anti-oxidation), is insoluble in common solvents at room temperature, and exhibits low water absorption. However, since it is a linear molecule, it can slowly dissolve in certain organic solvents without swelling, and it also possesses outstanding electrical insulation properties.

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