The reality is that corrosion is a looming threat. Regardless of how shiny and new an asset is, it is likely to corrode at some point. That’s just the industry we’re in! Our natural environment is tenacious, and we have to accept that it’s going to happen. However, a tried and true way of mitigating the corrosion threat on your pipeline is corrosion reporting.
What is Corrosion Reporting?
Simply put, corrosion reporting involves monitoring and measuring your assets, equipment components, structures, and facilities, for early signs of corrosion. One of the best ways to do this is to inspect an asset’s protective coatings and linings regularly. Regularly reviewing assets can help you identify if any misapplications of coatings or if any assets have existing corrosion. As a result, you can determine early if an asset needs to be monitored or replaced for workplace safety. Additionally, gathering consistent corrosion reports provides crucial operational data. Having access to critical data on assets can make or break a business.
Why is Gathering Data Critical?
Gathering corrosion data provides owners and equipment operators with key performance indicators on equipment that can help you make better-operating conditions. The data will reveal specific problem areas and can help you plan for future repair and replacement requirements. Sampling can help provide details around the chemical balances of an asset. Understanding the chemical balances will help identify bacterially or microbiologically influenced corrosion problems. Planning early can better help your business budget resources accordingly to ensure that you can cover the cost of repairing or replacing an asset. Without properly gathering or reporting data, you are setting yourself up for the consequence or failure.
Okay, so I’ve Reported my Data… Now What?
Once corrosion areas and the magnitude of threats have been identified, you can take mitigation actions! Outside of repairs and replacements, you can clean equipment and chemical treatments to return your assets to top shape. Additionally, Spear Industrial Coatings can help prevent corrosion and avoid the high costs of steel repair or replacement. Our high-quality coatings have been used to effectively help our clients and keep their assets good as new. For us, it’s more than aesthetics. We want to provide you with the best possible protection to preserve the lifecycle of your investments. So give us a call today at 432-606-4093 and keep your equipment free from the dangers of corrosion. We would love to provide you with the estimate you deserve and work alongside you to preserve your future!