Core Engineering
Corrosion Engineering
Specialist engineering advice for metallic structures and systems operating in corrosive environments.
Specialist engineering advice for the protection and performance of metallic structures and systems operating in corrosive environments.
The Engineering Challenge
Metallic assets operating in aggressive environments degrade through electrochemical processes influenced by the service environment, the material specified, the protection system applied and the way the asset is operated and maintained. Understanding which of those factors governs behaviour in a given case is the starting point for any credible engineering response.
Why It Matters
Corrosion affects the integrity, serviceability and maintainability of engineering assets. Decisions taken at specification and design stage — material choice, protection strategy, surface preparation and inspection provision — shape how an asset performs across its intended service life.
Capability
How Whitewells Supports This Area
- Specialist engineering advice on corrosion protection for metallic structures and systems.
- Assessment of protective coating systems in the context of the intended service environment.
- Engineering advice relating to cathodic protection used alongside protective coatings.
- Specialist advice concerning cathodic delamination risk on coated metallic substrates.
- Fit-for-purpose engineering material selection informed by corrosion exposure.
Technical Considerations
- Service environment and exposure conditions
- Temperature cycles and humidity
- Coating-system composition and compatibility
- Surface cleanliness, roughness and profile
- Coating adhesion and durability
- Interaction between coatings and cathodic protection
Where It Applies
- Marine and offshore structures
- Coated pipeline systems and associated installations
- Land-based industrial metallic assets
- Subsea and ROV connector assemblies
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