Afterthoughts on Piping Systems

Corrosion is a serious problem throughout the world, and you can often observe its affects on piping, valves, and vessels within chemical plants. Each plant must train its personnel to observe serious corrosion and external chemical attack. 

Often plant personnel do not appreciate piping as well as it should be. As many chemical plants grow older, more piping corrosion problems will occur. It is critical that piping be regularly inspected so that plant personnel are not surprised by leaks and releases. 

The American Petroleum Institute (API) understands the need for piping inspection and has covered this in API 574, Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves and Fittings. [12] 

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