Every day, workers die from inhaling hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Apart from deaths, if chemicals aren't appropriately handled or stored, they can cause severe injuries and damages. Preventing a chemical leak is always better, but sometimes a leak catches you...
Findings show that 72% of all buildings in the United States are more than 20 years old. Considering this, you can bet that a plumbing problem will happen soon in the future. Plumbing pipes and systems play a crucial role in industrial buildings. They're used in many...
Did you know that replacing damaged and corroded piping in the US would cost over $75 billion? Up to 18 percent of pipeline failures are caused by corrosion. That is why corrosion is high on the list of concerns, making it one of the most potentially damaging losses...
Statistics show that global leak detection is valued at $17.55 billion. This number will likely grow by over 4.6% by 2027. One of the major factors that will drive the growth is the policies put in place by government agencies to manage leaks in industrial plants. One...
Did you know that about 544,000 underground tanks leak each year? This issue often leads to water contamination and, in severe cases, poisoning. Aboveground tanks and pipes can also leak due to wear and tear caused by corrosion and prolonged exposure to sunlight. An...
Corrosion is a widespread and costly problem that affects every industry on the planet. Did you know that corrosion costs the world $2.2 trillion per year, more than 3% of global GDP? No metal is immune to corrosion. However, corrosion can be slowed, managed, or...
Every manufacturer's worst nightmare is equipment breaking. It cuts down on productivity when you have to shut down and wait for repairs. There's now a way around this. Composite material makes it possible to fix broken equipment without losing production time....
If you run a factory, you understand the necessity of clean and well-maintained pipes. In every factory and industrial system, particular threats exist that can cause harm to your system integrity. One of the most common threats is corrosion. Corrosion happens as...
Cold weather can cause pipes to burst, and it's not because the icy water inside them has expanded and caused them to pop. A winter plumbing mishap like this is down to pressure in the pipes — pressure that you can avoid with the right preparation. That doesn't just...
Research shows that tanks have an average lifespan of 20 years. However, this duration may differ depending on the material, installation method, and maintenance practices. Despite their durability, storage tanks may wear out with time due to exposure to external...