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    Corrosion Under Insulation: A Practical Prevention Guide As Per API 570

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    Corrosion under insulation (CUI) can occur when moisture penetrates piping insulation. Common sources of moisture include water leaks, condensation, rains, and process fluids. CUI is more likely in carbon steel piping systems insulated for temperatures between -4°C and 120°C that are exposed to moisture. Inspection should target locations where insulation is damaged, such as at breaches, penetrations, and jacket seams. Regular inspections can help identify CUI to prevent corrosion from worsening.

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    Corrosion under insulation (CUI) can occur when moisture penetrates piping insulation. Common sources of moisture include water leaks, condensation, rains, and process fluids. CUI is more likely in carbon steel piping systems insulated for temperatures between -4°C and 120°C that are exposed to moisture. Inspection should target locations where insulation is damaged, such as at breaches, penetrations, and jacket seams. Regular inspections can help identify CUI to prevent corrosion from worsening.

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    Corrosion under insulation (CUI) can occur when moisture penetrates piping insulation. Common sources of moisture include water leaks, condensation, rains, and process fluids. CUI is more likely in carbon steel piping systems insulated for temperatures between -4°C and 120°C that are exposed to moisture. Inspection should target locations where insulation is damaged, such as at breaches, penetrations, and jacket seams. Regular inspections can help identify CUI to prevent corrosion from worsening.

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    Corrosion Under Insulation: A Practical Prevention Guide As Per API 570

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    Corrosion under insulation (CUI) can occur when moisture penetrates piping insulation. Common sources of moisture include water leaks, condensation, rains, and process fluids. CUI is more likely in carbon steel piping systems insulated for temperatures between -4°C and 120°C that are exposed to moisture. Inspection should target locations where insulation is damaged, such as at breaches, penetrations, and jacket seams. Regular inspections can help identify CUI to prevent corrosion from worsening.

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    Corrosion Under Insulation

    A practical prevention guide as per API 570

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    Moisture Sources
    W
    Water Leaks
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    Mist Spray
    from Condensation
    Cooling Towers

    CUI

    Deluge
    Rains
    systems

    Leaking
    Process fluids

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    Common Forms

    Chloride Stress
    Localized Corrosion of
    Corrosion of Austenitic
    Carbon Steel
    Stainless Steels

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    Susceptible Piping Systems

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    Susceptible Piping Systems

    Deadlegs and attachments protruding Vibration systems with damaged


    from insulation Insulation and jacketing

    S
    Systems withh ddeterioratedd coating andd
    Steam tracing systems with tracing leaks
    wrapping

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    Susceptible Common Locations

    Penetrations/breaches in Damaged/missing
    jacket jacketing

    Hardened, separated, or Piping low points in systems that have


    missing caulking insulation breach

    Jacket seams on top of horizontal piping Carbon or low-alloy steel components in


    or improperly lapped/sealed jacket high-alloy systems

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    Susceptible Common Locations

    Termination in insulation at flanges Termination of insulation in a vertical


    and other piping components pipe

    Bulges or staining of insulation or


    jacketing system (bulges may indicate
    corrosion products)

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    Special Considerations

    Insulation damage at higher elevations


    Insulation removal, RT may be required
    May cause CUI at lower elevations

    Expand inspection as necessary

    Systems may be excluded:


    1. Remaining life > 10 years
    2
    2. Ad
    Adequately
    l protectedd externally
    ll

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    Piping Service Classes

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    Recommended Inspection Interval

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    CUI Inspection Targets

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    THANKS
    ‐ thePetroStreet team

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