Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
The Two Types of Cathodic Protection Systems
Compare the two types of cathodic protection systems, galvanic and impressed current, including how each works, lifespans, and which fits your project.
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Electrical
Examples of Electrical Engineering Design Services
See what electrical engineering design services include: facility design, power distribution, load lists, surge and lightning protection, and more.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How to Prevent Galvanic Corrosion
Learn how to prevent galvanic corrosion with cathodic protection, compatible metal pairings, and sacrificial coatings that stop dissimilar-metal damage.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
What an Alternating Current Voltage Gradient Survey Entails
What an alternating current voltage gradient (ACVG) survey entails: progressive measurements that locate and size pipeline coating defects.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
The Importance of Pipeline Integrity Management
Pipeline integrity management prevents corrosion failures and costly repairs. Learn why assessments, integrity planning, and steady upkeep matter.
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Electrical
The Main Causes of Arc Flash
Human error, dust and debris, and equipment failure are the main causes of arc flash. Learn how to prevent arc flash incidents at your facility.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Corrosion Control Methods: Six Ways to Prevent Corrosion and When to Use Each
The main corrosion control methods, from materials and coatings to cathodic protection, inhibitors and monitoring, and how to combine them.
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Electrical
Causes and Effects of Short Circuits
Learn the causes and effects of short circuits, from inadequate protection to equipment misuse, and how short circuit analysis protects your facility.
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Electrical
Top Warning Signs Before an Electrical Fire
Frequent breaker trips, outdated wiring and hot outlets are top warning signs before an electrical fire. What to watch for and when to call an expert.
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Electrical
Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Site Workers
Electrical safety tips for construction site workers: overhead power line clearances, equipment inspection, wet conditions, and proper grounding.
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Forensic
The Main Purpose of Accident Investigation and Reporting
Accident investigation and reporting determine liability, root cause and prevention. How corrosion failure, electrical failure and fire investigations work.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How Does A Close Interval Survey Work?
How does a close interval survey work? The three survey types, what the readings show and miss, and what federal rules actually require.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How to Identify and Address the Most Common Types of Corrosion
Explore the most common types of corrosion - galvanic, pitting, crevice, and more - plus how to identify each one and protect your structures from damage.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Common Structural Effects of Corrosion
Corrosion quietly weakens bridges, buildings, and pipelines. Learn the most common structural effects of corrosion and how inspections catch damage early.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
An Introduction to Soil Corrosion
Soil corrosion can quietly destroy buried infrastructure. How moisture, pH, aeration and temperature drive soil corrosivity, and when to test your site.
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Engineering
Safety Hazards on a Construction Site
Review the top safety hazards on a construction site - falls, falling objects, noise, chemicals, and electrical risks - and practical ways to prevent them.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How to Protect Your Equipment from Corrosion
Protect your equipment from corrosion with methods corrosion engineers use: moisture control, barrier coatings and cathodic protection.
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Electrical
The Purpose of a Protective Device Coordination Study
What a protective device coordination study is for: what engineers check, what happens during one, and how it limits outages, equipment damage and fires.
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Electrical
Common Causes of Electrical Fires
Discover the most common causes of electrical fires - faulty wiring, overloaded outlets, static, and aging equipment - and the warning signs to watch for.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
The Purpose of a Pipeline Inspection
A pipeline inspection catches corrosion and construction defects before they cause failures. See what inspectors check and what your report includes.
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