The report covers an investigation of the suitability of a vinyl lacquer for coating the interior of military steel pipeline tubing used for handling petroleum products. The purpose of this coating is to protect the interior of the tubing from atmospheric corrosion during storage, and to provide the tubing with a smooth interior of low friction factor, free from the necessity of periodic gleaning with a brush-type pipeline cleaner after use in an operat?ing system.nThe corrosion of military pipeline tubing during storage is more severe than that of commercial pipe because: (a) the military services stockpile for longer periods; and (b) military storage depots are frequently located near sea water harbors where corrosive atmospheric conditions prevail.
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