Tag Archives: Corrosion

NACE International Moves its Corrosion Certification Programming to the New NACE International Institute

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Matcor

The Institute will support growth and quality of certification for the corrosion control field, improve the business conditions of the industry, and promote public safety, protect the environment and reduce the economic impact of corrosion. To comply with IRS rules for certification … Continue reading →

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Warding off Corrosion Alaska’s Aging Pipelines – A New Growth Industry

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Matcor

On Tuesday, the University of Alaska-Anchorage held a grand opening for its new BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab. The new facility, made possible by a $1 million gift from BP, expands the university’s mechanical engineering program. The lab’s birth comes … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s big small-pipe problem

Posted on July 5, 2012 by integritythatworks

They are the little brothers and sisters of the pipeline world. Some are barely large enough to jam a hand into, but they do the dirtiest work in the energy business, ferrying great volumes of raw oil and gas from … Continue reading →

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