Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How Sacrificial Anodes Function
Learn how sacrificial anodes work: the magnesium, zinc, and aluminum alloys used, how they attach to structures, and the industries that rely on them daily.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How To Prevent Flow-Accelerated Corrosion
Flow-accelerated corrosion thins pipe walls by stripping the protective magnetite layer. What drives FAC and practical ways to prevent it in your system.
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Electrical
Alternate Methods of Compliance “AMOC” (Austin/Dallas/Houston)
Missed a required building inspection? An Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) lets a PE verify hidden work: Ufer grounds, pools, and rough-in wiring.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Ways To Proactively Prevent Pipeline Issues
Prevent pipeline issues before they start: regular surveys, structural integrity analysis and cathodic protection stop leaks and corrosion.
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Electrical
Can Water Conduct Electricity? How Electricity Moves Through Liquids
Can water conduct electricity? Pure water barely does, but tap water and seawater do. Which conductive liquids carry current and which ones insulate.
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Electrical
Consequences of an On-Site Electrocution Injury
An on-site electrocution injury brings burns, cardiac arrest and lasting liability. The consequences for workers and employers, and how to prevent them.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Causes of Stray-Current Corrosion and How To Prevent It
Learn the causes of stray current corrosion on pipelines and rail systems, how experts identify it, and the prevention methods that protect your assets.
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Electrical
What Happens During Arc Flash?
Discover what happens during an arc flash, the common causes behind these violent electrical events, and how an arc flash assessment protects your site.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How Soil Resistivity Affects Pipes
Learn how soil resistivity affects buried pipes, which soil factors accelerate corrosion, and how testing helps you plan effective cathodic protection.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
A Guide To High-Temperature Corrosion
Explore this guide to high-temperature corrosion, including oxidation, sulfidation, and carburization, plus prevention strategies from corrosion engineers.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Factors Affecting Cathodic Protection
Understand the key factors affecting cathodic protection, from soil conductivity to coatings and metal type, so your system keeps corrosion in check.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Signs Your Natural Gas Pipeline Is Corroded
Spot the warning signs your natural gas pipeline is corroded, from corrosive soil to leaks, and learn when to schedule a cathodic protection survey.
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Forensic
Top Causes of PLC Control System Failure
Review the top causes of PLC control system failure, including I/O module faults, electrical noise, and power supply issues, and how engineers fix them.
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Electrical
Infrared Electrical Inspections: What They Find and What Happens Next
How infrared electrical inspections work, what thermography finds in panels and switchgear, what it misses, how often to scan and how to fix hot spots.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
How To Prevent Fretting Corrosion
Learn how to prevent fretting corrosion with better mechanical design, proper lubrication, and expert corrosion surveys for vibration-prone equipment.
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Electrical
Ways to Reduce Arc Flash Incidents
Reduce arc flash incidents by lowering fault current, training workers, and maintaining equipment, then verify safety with a professional arc flash study.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Signs of a Natural Gas Leak in Your Pipeline
Know the signs of a natural gas leak in your pipeline, from odor to hissing sounds and visible corrosion, and how integrity inspections catch leaks early.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
The Importance of Performing Corrosion Testing
Corrosion testing finds hidden damage before it spreads. Learn how regular testing catches corrosion early and when to schedule a professional survey.
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Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
Filiform Corrosion: What It Is, What Causes It and How to Prevent It
Filiform corrosion grows as thread-like filaments under paint on aluminum and steel. What causes it, how to spot it, and how to prevent it.
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Forensic
Reasons You Need to Hire a Forensic Engineer
Learn when to hire a forensic engineer: determining liability, product liability claims, root-cause analysis, and expert witness support in litigation.
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