2023-04-12 22:00:00
Corrosion has been the subject of scientific study for over 150 years and remains as relevant today as it was yesterday. In fact, the US Federal Highway Administration’s 2001 study of Corrosion Costs and Prevention Strategies in the United States found the direct annual cost of corrosion to be a staggering $276 billion. US$, i.e. 3.1% of gross domestic product. Studies from China, Japan, the UK and Venezuela have shown similar, if not more costly, results, resulting in an estimated direct cost globally exceeding US$1.8 trillion . Corrosion is so widespread and takes so many forms that its occurrence and associated costs will never be completely eliminated. However, the majority of studies claim that 25-30% of annual corrosion-related costs might be saved, if best corrosion management practices were implemented.
Like other natural phenomena such as earthquakes or severe weather disturbances, corrosion can cause dangerous and costly damage to many structures, such as oil pipelines, bridges and public buildings, vehicles, irrigation and wastewater treatment, hydrogen infrastructure, smart home appliances, electronics, batteries, sensors, even nanotechnology. The development of proven methods to limit and control corrosion can, to date, reduce or eliminate its impact on public safety, the economy and the environment, unlike what happens in the event of disasters linked to the conditions meteorological. However, investments in new technologies to predict biodegradability and corrosion are still needed.
Climate change and other environmental factors require corrosion professionals to consider the impact of their effects. These factors include the decarbonization of many industrial sectors, contamination of the atmosphere, soil resistivity, humidity and the effect of exposure to salt water on various types of materials, the type of product to be treated , to be handled or transported, the prediction of the service life of the structure or component, the proximity of corrosion phenomena such as eddy currents from railway systems, the appropriate mitigation methods and other elements before determining the specific corrosion problem and implement an effective solution.
It is essential that future generations gain a thorough understanding of the science and prevention of corrosion; this is why innovating in education and training using the latest IT approaches, such as augmented and virtual reality or artificial intelligence (AI) is essential. Corrosion engineers agree that sharing knowledge between individuals and companies around the world is a critical component of corrosion prevention. For example, the occurrence of a serious problem in one location, such as the failure of a ship’s hull or an underground gas pipeline, may already have been resolved by colleagues elsewhere in the world. Digitization of industry, data collection and extraction, data sharing and security improve prevention once morest failures and accidents caused by corrosion. This urgent need for collaboration on a planetary scale has led to the creation of international associations with the aim of exchanging knowledge, raising awareness of corrosion, identifying best practices, providing expertise and to set international standards.
The European Corrosion Federation (EFC), Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection (CSCP), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and World Corrosion Organization (WCO) have a major role to play in ensuring that governments, industry, academia and the general public are convinced that adopting appropriate strategies and obtaining sufficient resources for corrosion control programs is not only the best course of action, but are also a smart investment to prevent very costly industrial failures and accidents. This also means that certain safety-related risks, in the areas of health, environment and climate, can also be reduced. In return, public safety will be strengthened, industrial performance made more reliable, the lifespan of equipment maximized, the environment better protected and investments more profitable in the long term.
Despite the many organizations, strategies and preventive solutions, the challenges in corrosion science and engineering remain. EFC and WCO, however, have their sights set on the future with a set of innovative ideas that embrace new technologies from the brightest labs and research firms.
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