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The below
Technical Bulletins relate to various piping issues such as construction
methods and material specifications, or to the various special threats existing
given certain corrosion conditions and circumstances. Each document may provide
a general discussion of a specific operating problem, or offer examples or
photo documentation taken from previous investigations. Recommendations on
avoiding or remediating certain operating problems may be
provided.
For most of our Technical
Bulletins, the information provided should provide sufficient direction toward
avoiding or solving such a problem. We regret that due to limitations on our
time, we cannot provide additional information on any subject without a clear
and well defined explanation of an operating problem or question.

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Why You Cannot Use Schedule 40
Threaded Black Pipe In Condenser Water Applications |
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Avoiding Some Obvious But
Surprisingly Common Roof Level Condenser Piping Problems |
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Clamp Type Construction --- Making
Sure Your Pipe Service Life Is Not Cut In Half During Installation |
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Changes In Piping Trends Which Have
Occurred Over The Past Few Decades |
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Pipe Size Specification Tables For
Various Materials And Thickness Schedules |
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Recognizing The Hidden Threat To
Every Chill Or Cold Water Piping System |
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Evaluating Building And Process
Piping Systems For Corrosion, Pitting, And Remaining Service Life |
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The Pros And Cons Of Destructive
vs. Nondestructive Pipe Testing |
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Comparison of Various Schedules And
Wall Thickness Values For Carbon Steel Pipe |
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The Importance Of Dielectric
Insulators Where Carbon Steel Pipe Meets Brass Or Copper |
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Useful Guidelines In Contracting
Ultrasonic Pipe Testing Services *** |
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Suggested Specifications For
Ultrasonic Pipe Testing And Reporting Procedures |
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The Importance Of Regular Chemical
Cleanout In Maintaining A Clean Piping System *** |
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The Severe And Hidden Danger To Any
Condenser Water Piping System Which Is Annually Drained Down |
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Evidence That Good Corrosion
Control Is Possible By Following Certain Guidelines |
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Throwing Away Good Pipe After Bad -
How New Pipe Often Corrodes At Greatly Accelerated Rate *** |
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The Argument For Using Lined Pipe
In Condenser Water Applications *** |
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CorrView
International offers sets of archived photographs taken during the course of
various nondestructive testing projects. Most relate to piping failures and
corrosion, while others offer good visual examples of other common maintenance
problems such as insulation failure, thread failure, exterior corrosion, and
galvanic activity, etc.
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This series of
Technical Bulletins, taken from our own case history archives, offer some
insight and hopefully useful information regarding various corrosion, piping,
and maintenance related issues. Many are based upon our 22 years of involvement
in the field of chemical water treatment and ultrasonic pipe testing, and
relate to various corrosion problems that commonly exist.
Many bulletins offer tried and proven
solutions to specialized building operations or process cooling problems, while
others simply help to define and explain certain common conditions.
Others relate to the latest development
in the field of building and plant maintenance - and cover topics related to
water filtration, piping, chiller tube coatings, and corrosion control. Over 30
subjects are presented in various categories, listed at the navigation bar
above; additional topics will be added from our archives as time permits.
Technical Bulletins are not cross referenced, unfortunately, and therefore some
subjects listed within one general category above, may be also relative to
other areas of interest. Review our disclaimer
on any technical information contained within this Internet
site.
Many of our Technical
Bulletins contain sets of photographs helpful in explaining and identifying a
particular problem. View a listing of
photo galleries here.
Further
general information on most Technical Bulletins will not be available without
providing details of a very specific need. For additional technical
information, pricing, availability, or recommendations on any product or
service listed, please contact CVI. We will respond to each and every inquiry
at the earliest opportunity. Contact CorrView
International, LLC
We offer a
new on-line forum to post questions or comments about any corrosion, corrosion
monitoring, pipe testing, or related issue. Should you not find the information
you need in our Technical Bulletins, someone else on the forum may be able to
offer assistance.
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