Nondestructive Evaluation of Corrosion through Insulation
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Begun in 1973, the Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (QNDE) is the premier international NDE meeting designed to provide an interface between research and early engineering through the presentation of current ideas and results focused on facilitating a rapid transfer to engineering development.
This site provides free, public access to papers presented at the annual QNDE conference between 1983 and 1999, and abstracts for papers presented at the conference since 2001.
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Pipes and pressure vessels are often subjected to operating environments where corrosion can degrade metal components and welds that join them. A program of regular system inspections is required to ensure the safe use of these systems and to reduce the possibility of costly shut-downs. This is especially true with recent changes in laws and regulations and social responsibility caused by environmental concerns which emphasize “zero” leaks in a wide variety of processing equipment. A comprehensive preventative maintenance program is needed to maintain high reliability in processing systems. An effective inspection strategy is essential in that program.