ABSTRACT
A corrosion protection method is a technique used to minimize corrosion, such as the application of an anticorrosion coating, cathodic protection, or other methods that make metal resistant to corrosion. Corrosion protection methods are also known as corrosion control. Corrosion causes hundreds of billions of dollars in losses each year. Corrosion is not simply a sustainment concern; it needs to be addressed from program/system/equipment inception to disposal. Corrosion prevention and control at the early stages in a pipeline system development can result in a reduction of total ownership cost. Corrosion is a very common yet serious problem across different industries and environments. Corrosion can be increased by the presence of high temperatures, high relative humidity, salt air, harsh chemicals, and even by mold, moss, and dirt deposits. A 2016 study by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers pegged the global cost of corrosion at $2.5 trillion.
