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1. Safety in Installation and Mechanical Protection
First, ensure the pipeline routing is kept away from areas with high impact potential or dynamic loads, such as heavy traffic or construction activities. Use external protective coatings, galvanizing for NOG pipes, and FBE/3LPE/3LPP for oil & gas, plus mechanical guards and marker posts to minimize impact damage. Marking the pipeline route and installing barrier protections also help prevent accidental incidents.
2. Continuous Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion is the primary threat to the durability of steel pipes. Implement a cathodic protection system integrated with your chosen coating, such as Fusion Bonded Epoxy for water applications and Three Layer Polyethylene/Polypropylene for extreme environments. Additional measures include installing sacrificial anodes, applying corrosion inhibitors in the fluid stream, and conducting regular monitoring using coupon tests or off-line UT to detect early degradation before it becomes critical.
3.Structural Durability and Joint Integrity
The pipe material and wall thickness must be tailored to operating pressure and environmental conditions. Select pipes meeting API 5L Grade X standards for oil & gas or other relevant specifications. Ensure weld quality through Radiographic Testing (RT) or Phased Array UT before commissioning, then verify that joint reinforcement and coupling flexibility match engineering calculations. Pipes with robust construction and high-quality joints minimize the risk of mechanical failure.
Those are the key practices for maintaining the safety and durability of steel pipes to minimize corrosion and damage. We hope this information augments your insights into designing, installing, and operating a reliable piping system. Don’t forget to share your insights in the comments, and keep following updates on pipe technology exclusively at #BPIPipeInsights!
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