Stainless pipework left for years
Stainless pipework left for years
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Hi if stainless steel pipework was installed, welded and NDT was carried out. Would it be ok to leave it for 5 years before use? If not why not?
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Stainless pipework left for years
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RE: Stainless pipework left for years
Power plants have been left in-place for years as construction proceeded elsewhere or projects were delayed/defunded. Ships have been left dehumidified and moth-balled for years before re-use. Others have rusted out and become useless in just a short time.
But re-use repair and cleaning and the initial preservation HAVE to be very good.
RE: Stainless pipework left for years
The main threat to SS systems is chlorides. Pools of water somehow collect salts and can discolor ar sometimes eat through SS.
An external painting system should be considered for long term layup.....
RE: Stainless pipework left for years
"People will work for you with blood and sweat and tears if they work for what they believe in......" - Simon Sinek
RE: Stainless pipework left for years
RE: Stainless pipework left for years
I still maintain that a 5 psig nitrogen blanket would be a good investment.....
RE: Stainless pipework left for years
RE: Stainless pipework left for years