EVALUATION OF METHODS FOR PROTECTING BURIED COLD PIPES FROM EXTERNAL CORROSION AT CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA
Abstract
The inspections of cold water pipe lines were made in July 1961 and Feb 1962. Since only about 2 ft of pipe is exposed at each inspection, the condition of pipes reported may not apply over their entire lengths. The pipe wrapped in plastic tape and that wrapped in resin-impregnated glass cloth was rust free and still in excellent condition. However, the bare galvanized pipe, more recently installed, had lost its zinc plating and was covered with a light to medium rust. Furthermore, the bare dielectric-coupled galvanized pipe installed 25 months earlier was covered by a light loose rust and splotches of the zinc plating has suffered galvanic corrosion and is now black in color. The remaining pipes are continuing to deteriorate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0283061
Entities
People
- H. R. Joerding
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center