Specifying Sand Bedding to Support Above Ground Storage Tank Corrosion Protection
For new construction tank projects and for retrofits of existing tanks, it is common practice to install clean washed sand … Continue reading Specifying Sand Bedding to Support Above Ground Storage Tank Corrosion Protection
February 14, 2019 | Read MoreZinc Ribbon Installation Projects
MATCOR provides a full range of AC Mitigation capabilities including AC Modeling and Design engineering services, supply of our proprietary … Continue reading Zinc Ribbon Installation Projects
December 05, 2018 | Read MoreSoil Resistivity Testing
This article discusses the most common soil resistivity testing method and provides some guidelines for properly collecting sufficient data for … Continue reading Soil Resistivity Testing
December 05, 2018 | Read MoreAC Mitigation Video | Overview of Goals, Strategies and Materials

We’ve talked about AC Interference and we’ve talked about AC Modeling. The topic of our newest training video is AC … Continue reading AC Mitigation Video | Overview of Goals, Strategies and Materials
September 21, 2018 | Read MoreLeak Detection and Repair
What is leak detection and repair (LDAR)? Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Programs are put in place to monitor process … Continue reading Leak Detection and Repair
September 07, 2018 | Read MoreCorrosion Prevention in Aboveground Storage Tanks
Read Ted Huck’s article that appeared in the August issue of BIC Magazine, in which he addresses grid anode vs. … Continue reading Corrosion Prevention in Aboveground Storage Tanks
August 14, 2018 | Read MoreAC Modeling Introduction Video

In this video training session we talk about AC modeling. The summary below includes video timeline indicators so you can … Continue reading AC Modeling Introduction Video
June 19, 2018 | Read MorePHMSA Rule Making Updates – a look at what is ahead on the US Regulatory Front
See our October 2019 Update on the PHMSA Mega Rule. Overall The US Pipeline regulatory environment is poised to see … Continue reading PHMSA Rule Making Updates – a look at what is ahead on the US Regulatory Front
June 15, 2018 | Read MorePipeline Cathodic Protection Design for New Transmission Stations
Technological advances in horizontal drilling and fracking have changed the oil and gas production landscape that propels the US Pipeline … Continue reading Pipeline Cathodic Protection Design for New Transmission Stations
May 21, 2018 | Read MoreAnode Current Ratings and Soil Resistivity
We appreciate the question: “How does soil resistivity impact current rating.” The short answer is that resistance has nothing to … Continue reading Anode Current Ratings and Soil Resistivity
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