Controlling Maintenance Costs in the Petrochemical Industry Using Thermal Spray Available to Purchase

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) exacts a heavy toll on petrochemical processing equipment, particularly piping, where leaks and safety risks associated with CUI drive maintenance costs. This article assesses the high cost of CUI and explains how the petrochemical industry is working to reduce those costs by protecting components with thermal spray aluminum (TSA) coatings and by employing complementary pipe welding procedures.