Illustrated Case Histories of Marine Corrosion (EFC 5) PDF

Purpose

The aim of this book is to provide engineers with an elementary review of cases of corrosion damage which may occur during marine service, and advise on possible remedial action. The book has been limited to seawater handling systems. In the introductory chapter background information is given on the theory of marine corrosion, the nature of seawaters, the different corrosion types which can be encountered in practice and the possible remedial measures. In the next chapter elementary information is provided on the several classes of materials which are used as construction ma terials in marine systems. This is followed by the main part, a review of cases of corrosion damage which have occurred in practice in seawater handling systems.

Edited by: A.D. Mercer