In the 1980s,corrosion of pipework under insulation was recognized as a large problem.Extensive research into the problem was carried out by various large petrochemical companies and by NACE.It was con eluded that pipework insulation material can become satu rated due to ingress of water and that corrosion of steel pipe can occur even when a pipe is coated and when pipe temper atures are in excess of 212 F (100 C).
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