Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Economic consideration
3. Ownership and responsibility
4. The risk-based inspection methodology for corrosion-under-insulation
5. Inspection activities and strategy
6. Non-destructive examination and testing screening techniques for corrosion-under-insulation
7. Recommended best practice to mitigate corrosion-under-insulation
8. Design for the prevention of corrosion-under-insulation

Appendix
A. Cost-economic evaluation
B. Quality assurance
C. Additional guidelines on the implementation of corrosion-under-insulation best practice
D. Coatings
E. Application of thermally sprayed aluminium
F. Insulation material types and forms
G. Cladding and jacketing materials
H. Use of protection guards
I. Non-destructive examination and testing techniques

About the Author

Gino A.J. DeLandtsheer has more than 25 years of experience in the design, construction and operational aspects of industrials process plants. In addition to his position as the Senior Group Expert in Piping and Valves with Borealis Kallo, Dr. De Landtsheer also is presently the CUI Task Force Leader of the European Federation of Corrosion’s Working Party 15.