European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) Series

A series of reports and state-of-the-art reviews published for the European Federation of Corrosion by Maney Publishing and Woodhead Publishing on behalf of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.   

For electronic orders of the EFC books No. 38, 41 to 51, and 53 to 55 , please click here  
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Corrosion under insulation (CUI) guidelines (EFC 55)
Edited by S Winnik
March 2008, 176pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 423 4

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) refers to the external corrosion of piping and vessels that occurs underneath externally clad/jacketed insulation as a result of the penetration of water. By its very nature CUI tends to remain undetected until the insulation and cladding/jacketing is removed to allow inspection or when leaks occur. CUI is a common problem shared by the refining, petrochemical, power, industrial, onshore and offshore industries.
The European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) Working Parties WP13 and WP15 have worked to provide guidelines on managing CUI together with a number of major European refining, petrochemical and offshore companies including BP, Chevron-Texaco, Conoco-Phillips, ENI, Exxon-Mobil, IFP, MOL, Scanraff, Statoil, Shell, Total and Borealis. The guidelines within this document are intended for use on all plants and installations that contain insulated vessels, piping and equipment. The guidelines cover a risk-based inspection methodology for CUI, inspection techniques (including non-destructive evaluation methods) and recommended best practice for mitigating CUI, including design of plant and equipment, coatings and the use of thermal spray techniques, types of insulation, cladding/jacketing materials and protection guards. The guidelines also include case studies.
Price:  £ 115.00 / US$230.00 / €170.00 (30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Innovative pre-treatment techniques to prevent corrosion of metallic surfaces (EFC 54)
Edited by L Fedrizzi, H Terryn and A Simoes
August 2007, 248pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 365 7

There has long been a need for effective pre-treatment techniques to prevent corrosion of metallic surfaces. This important volume discusses key research on the development of pre-treatment techniques for a range of metals. Chapters review various coatings and preparation methods for aluminium and aluminium alloys such as silane films, sol-gel coatings and magnesium-rich primers. Further chapters discuss the pre-treatment methods for steel, copper and magnesium alloys. The book also assesses methods for monitoring the effectiveness of pre-treatments, covering dissolution-precipitation mechanisms and their electrochemical behaviour.
Innovative pre-treatment techniques to prevent corrosion of metallic surfaces will be a valuable reference for all those concerned with corrosion problems and the use of pre-treatment techniques in the coatings industry.
Price:  £ 115.00 / US$220.00 / €165.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

 
Standardisation of thermal cycling exposure testing (EFC 53)
Edited by M Schütze and M Malessa
July 2007, 296pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 273 5

The thermal cyclic oxidation test has become one of the most widely accepted ways of measuring high temperature corrosion. There has long been a need for an agreed code of practice with standardised methods and procedures to ensure both the comparability and reliability of the results obtained. Based on an EU project, ‘Cyclic oxidation testing – development of a code of practice for the characterisation of high temperature materials performance’ (COTEST), this volume provides the essential background to an appropriate code of practice.
The first part of the book reviews the range of existing test procedures. Part 2 summarises research on the influence of various test parameters on thermal cycling oxidation behaviour, including both long dwell and short dwell thermal cycling oxidation. The third and final part of the book describes the resulting code of practice which is being considered by the ISO/TC 156 Working Group 13 responsible for an appropriate international standard. This important book will be a standard reference for all those conducting thermal cycling oxidation testing or assessing its implications in such sectors as the power industry.
Price:  £ 125.00 / US$240.00 / €180.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

 
Corrosion issues in light water reactors: Stress corrosion cracking (EFC 51) 
Edited by D Féron and J-M Olive
June 2007, 368pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 242 1

Stress corrosion cracking is a major problem in light water nuclear reactors, whether pressurised water reactors (PWRs) or boiling water reactors (BWRs). The nuclear industry needs to be able to predict the service life of these power plants and develop appropriate maintenance and repair practices to ensure safe long term operation. This important book sums up key recent research on corrosion in light water reactors and its practical applications.
The book is divided into four parts. It begins with an overview of materials degradation due to stress corrosion, corrosion potential monitoring and passivation. Part 2 summarises research on susceptibility of materials to stress corrosion cracking and the ways it can be initiated. The third part of the book considers stress corrosion crack propagation processes whilst the final part includes practical case studies of corrosion in particular plants. The book reviews corrosion in a range of materials such as low alloy steels, stainless steels and nickel-based alloys.
P rice:  £ 135.00 / US$255.00 / €195.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

 
Corrosion behaviour and protection of copper and aluminium alloys in seawater (EFC 50)
Edited by D. Féron
May 2007, 220pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 241 4

Copper and aluminium alloys are widely used in marine engineering in areas such as pipelines, storage tanks, ships’ hulls and cladding for offshore structures. This important book reviews key factors affecting the corrosion and service life of these materials in the marine environment. The book is divided into five parts, with Part 1 reviewing key aspects of the corrosion behaviour of both these alloys. Part 2 discusses the use of copper and copper-nickel alloys in seawater, whilst Parts 3 and 4 cover aluminium bronzes and alloys. The final section of the book covers the use of aluminium-based materials as anodes for the cathodic protection of marine structures.
Corrosion behaviour and protection of copper and aluminium alloys in seawater will be an important reference for marine engineers concerned with the corrosion and service life of these materials.
Price:  £ 115.00 / US$220.00 / €165.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

 
Elektrochemistry in light water reactors (EFC 49)
Reference electrodes, measurement, corrosion and tribocorrosion issues
Edited by R.-W. Bosch, D. Féron and J.-P. Celis
April 2007, 240pp hardback, ISBN  978 1 84569 240 7 (book),  ISBN  978 1 84569 240 2 (e-book)
 
There has long been a need for effective methods of measuring corrosion within light water nuclear reactors. This important volume discusses key issues surrounding the development of high temperature reference electrodes and other electrochemical techniques. The book is divided into three parts with Part 1 reviewing the latest developments in the use of reference electrode technology in both pressurised water and boiling water reactors. Parts 2 and 3 cover different types of corrosion and tribocorrosion and ways they can be measured using such techniques as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Topics covered across the book include in-pile testing, modelling techniques and the tribocorrosion behaviour of stainless steel under reactor conditions.
Electrochemistry in light water reactors will be a valuable reference for all those concerned with corrosion problems in this key technology for the power industry.
Price: £ 115.00 / US$220.00 / €165.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion of metallic heritage artefacts (EFC 48)
Investigation, conservation and prediction for long-term behaviour
Edited by P. Dillmann, G. Béranger, P. Piccardo and H. Matthiesen
March 2007, 416pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 239 1(book), ISBN 978 1 84569 301 5 (e-book)

Understanding long term corrosion processes is critical in many areas, including archaeology and conservation. This important book reviews key themes such as the processes underlying corrosion over long periods, how corrosion rates can be measured and materials conserved.
After an overview of the study and conservation of metal archaeological artefacts, a group of chapters reviews long term corrosion in metals such as steel, iron and bronze. Other chapters review the impact of environmental factors on corrosion rates. The book also considers instrumental techniques for measuring corrosion such as electrochemistry and scanning electron microscopy, as well as ways of modelling corrosion processes. There is also coverage of the effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors.
With its distinguished editors and contributors, Corrosion of metallic heritage artefacts improves our understanding of long term corrosion and its effects. It provides a valuable reference for those involved in archaeology and conservation, as well as those dealing with the long term storage of nuclear and other waste.
Price: £ 135.00 / US$255.00 / €195.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)
 

NEW!
Novel approaches to improving high temperature corrosion resistance (EFC 47)
Edited by M. Schütze and W. Quadakkers
May 2008, 648pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 238 1

High-temperature corrosion is a major problem affecting sectors such as the power generation, aerospace and metal-working industries. This book summarises a wide range of research on ways of dealing with this important problem. The first part of the book reviews ways of modifying alloys to improve high-temperature corrosion resistance. The second part discusses surface treatments such as pre-treatments and coatings. The third part of the book summarises research on testing for high-temperature corrosion resistance and the development of common testing standards. It also reviews research on the behaviour of alloys in a wide range of service conditions such as furnace and boiler environments. The final part of the book discusses ways of modelling high-temperature corrosion processes to improve material performance and service life.
Price:  £ 160.00 / US$305.00 / €200.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)
 

Amine unit corrosion in refineries (EFC 46)
J.D. Harston and F. Ropital
April 2007, 56pp paperback, ISBN 978 1 84569 237 7 (book), ISBN 978 1 84569 323 7 (e-book)

The corrosion of carbon steels in amine units used for gas treatment in refining operations is a major problem for the petrochemical industry. Maximising amine unit reliability, together with improving throughput, circulation and treatment capacity, requires more effective ways of measuring and predicting corrosion rates. However, there has been a lack of data on corrosion. This valuable report helps to remedy this lack of information by summarising findings from over 30 plants. It covers such amine types as Methyl Diethanolamine (MDEA), Diethanolamine (DEA), Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Di-isopropanolamine (DIPA), and makes recommendations on materials and process parameters to maximise amine unit efficiency and reliability.
Price: £ 50.00 / US$95.00 / €70.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Local probe techniques for corrosion research: (EFC 45)
Edited by R. Oltra, V. Maurice, R. Akid and P. Marcus
February 2007, 208pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 236 0 (book), ISBN 978 1 84569 323 7 (e-book

The effective investigation of corrosion requires the use of methods that can probe material surfaces at the atomic or molecular level and can be used in situ. This important collection reviews the range of techniques available and how they can be used to analyse different types of corrosion.
A number of chapters discuss the use of scanning probe microscopy techniques such as electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy and atomic force microscopy (EC-STM and EC-AFM). Other chapters analyse local electrochemical techniques such as scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning vibrating electrode techniques (SVET), scanning droplet and scanning kelvin probe microscopy (SKFM), as well as microraman spectroscopy and photoelectrochemical imaging. The book reviews the application of these techniques in practice to various metals and types of coating as well as different kinds of corrosion.
Price: £ 115.00 / US$220.00 / €165.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

 
The use of electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy (EC-STM) in corrosion analysis (EFC 44)
Reference material and procedural guidelines
R. Lindström, V. Maurice, L.H. Klein and P. Marcus
November 2006, 48pp paperback, ISBN  978 1 84569 235 3
 
The European Federation of Corrosion’s Working Party on Surface Science and the Mechanisms of Corrosion and Protection (EFC WP6) has defined, as one of its objectives, the development of a reference material and reference guidelines for the application of electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy (EC-STM) in corrosion science. The use of EC-STM to study the relationship between surface structure and surface reactivity in situ on electrodes in contact with an electrolyte is of major importance in corrosion research. This report describes the reference material and procedural guidelines required to use this technique effectively. STM-users are instructed how to obtain high resolution data on a carefully prepared copper single-crystal surface.
Price: £ 50.00 / US$95.00 / €70.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)
  

The electrochemistry and characteristics of embeddable reference electrodes for concrete structural engineering (EFC 43)
Roar Myrdal
November 2006, 40pp paperback, ISBN 978 1 84569 234 6
  
Using reference electrodes to monitor the electrochemeical potential of steel reinforcement in concrete is a well-established technique for assessing the severity of corrosion and for controlling cathotic protection systems. This report gives a state-of-the-art overview of the electrochemical and physical characteristics and performance of embeddable reference electrodes for concrete, and the method used for installing them.
Price: £ 50.00 / US$95.00 / €70.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)     

 
Corrosion in refineries (EFC 42)
J. Harston
July 2007, 256 pages, ISBN 978 1 84569 233 9
 
Corrosion in ageing refinery plant presents a serious safety hazard. This important book summarises key research into corrosion processes in refinery equipment, how it can be measured and controlled. The book reviews factors affecting corrosion such as carburisation and metal dusting as well as corrosion in steel and other materials used in refinery technology. It considers corrosion in a range of refinery equipment such as storage tanks, HF alkylation units, sour water strippers and insulated units. Other chapters discuss ways of testing for corrosion and cracking in refineries together with integrity and life cycle assessment techniques. There is also coverage of ways of trouble-shooting corrosion problems and preventative measures such as coating systems.
Price:  £ 115.00 / US$220.00 / €165.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion by carbon and nitrogen - Metal dusting, carburisation and nitridation (EFC 41)
M. Schuetze, H. Grabke
June 2007, 332 pp hardback, ISBN 978 1 84569 232 2

Metal dusting is a form of corrosion involving the disintegration of metals and alloys into a dust of graphite and metal particles when exposed to a carburizing atmosphere. This important book reviews the factors affecting metal dusting and how it can be prevented in sectors such as the chemical and petrochemical industries and in the direct reduction of iron ores. It also considers the related corrosion phenomena of carburization and nitridation.
After an introductory chapter setting out the key processes involved in metal dusting, the book reviews how this corrosion process affects a range of metals such as iron and steel, as well as nickel-based and chromium-based high-temperature alloys. There are chapters on the effects of particular gas mixtures on the corrosion process and on the use of coatings to prevent metal dusting. Processes involved in carburization and nitridation are also described and discussed.
Price: £ 125.00 / US$240.00 / €180.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Control of Corrosion in Cooling waters (EFC 40)
Edited by J.D. Harston and F. Ropital
2004, xvi + 94pp, ISBN 1 90435 034 8

The joint CEFRACOR-SCI commission 'Corrosion in the chemical industry' has undertaken the task of developing prevention tools for chemical engineers. A number of working groups have been set up to treat subjects of general interest. This treatise on the control of corrosion problems in cooling waters froms part of this work.
Price: £ 35.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

The use of Corrosion Inhibitors in Oil and Gas Production (EFC 39)
Edited by J.W. Palmer, W. Hedges and J.L. Dawson
2004, xvi + 112pp, ISBN 1 90435 033 X

This practical industry-orientated guide has been compiled to meet the needs of personnel employed by operators, design engineers, contractors and chemical suppliers working in the oil and gas industry. Both technical and management issues are addressed and key points are provided at the end of each chapter to aid in the assimilation of the many and varied aspects that contribute to successful corrosion inhibition.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)
  

Corrosion of reinforcement in concrete (EFC 38)
Mechanisms, monitoring, inhibitors and rehabilitation techniques
Edited by M. Raupach, B. Elsener, R. Polder and J. Mietz
November 2006, 336pp, ISBN 978 1 84569 201 0 

Given the widespread use of reinforced concrete in infrastructure, understanding hte corrosion of this material is of major importance. This book book summarises some of the most significant research in this area and its implications.
The book begins by reviewing findings from various experiments designed to test the corrosion rate of metals induced by a variety of factors. Later chapters discuss techniques for monitoring and testing for corrosion. The book concludes by assessing important methods of prediction, including corrosion inhibitors, protective coatings and electrochemical methods for protection, together with rehabilitation procedures for susceptible structures.
Price:  £ 135.00 / US$255.00 / €195.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)   

Test Methods for Assessing the Susceptibility of Prestressing Steels to Hydrogen Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking (EFC 37)
by B. Isecke
2004, 56pp, ISBN 1 90435 024 0
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Prediction of Long Term Corrosion Behaviour in Nuclear Waste Systems (EFC 36)
Edited by Damien Féron and Digby D. Macdonald
2003, Hardback: 538 pp, ISBN 1 90265 387 4

EFC 36, from EFC WP4 on Nuclear Corrosion, contains the proceedings of a workshop on prediction of long term corrosion behaviour in nuclear waste systems held in Cadarache, France, on 26-29 November 2001. High level nuclear waste must be isolated from the ecosphere for approximately 10,000 years. For the last 10 years, programmes on the long-term corrosion resistance of containers for such waste have assumed increasing importance. The 36 chapters in this volume include contributions from experts in 8 different countries. These approach the problem not only through the use of corrosion tests, but also by the development of deterministic and empirical models that are necessary to extrapolate the behaviour of candidate materials. One section is devoted to an analysis of the long-term corrosion of historical and archaeological artefacts, including the famous Delhi Pillar, a striking example of the effect that 1600 years of atmospheric exposure can have on a ferrous metal.
Price: £ 150.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion Inhibitors for Steel in Concrete (EFC 35)
2001, 80pp, ISBN 1 90265 348 3

This state of the art report describes in detail the different commercial inhibitors available for use in concrete and considers their mechanistic action together with experience from laboratory and field tests. The report also deals with the possible effects of inhibitors on concrete properties and with their long term efficiency.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Lifetime Modelling of High Temperature Corrosion Processes: Proceedings of an EFC Workshop 2001 (EFC 34)
Edited by M. Schütze, W.J. Quaddakers and J.R. Nicholls
2001, 464pp, ISBN 1 90265 347 5

The present volume contains papers presented at a workshop held at DECHEMA in February 2001. The papers present results from recent research projects and thus provide a comprehensive survey of the present understanding of this technologically important topic. This book also contains papers from various projects in Europe and the USA.
Price:  £ 135.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Marine Corrosion of Stainless Steel (EFC 33)
2001, 320pp, ISBN 1 86125 151 3

This book presents updated views of marine corrosion of stainless steels and covers the fields of materials selection, testing and experience, and protection and monitoring. Some of the papers are taken from the 1996 Workshop on Sea Water Corrosion.
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Working Party Report on the Life Cycle Costing of Corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry: a Guideline (EFC 32)
Edited by Phil Jackman
2003, 64 pp, ISBN 1 90265 385 8

This book has been developed by EFC WP13 on Corrosion in Oil and Gas Production. It addresses the important subject of the analysis of life cycle cost of corrosion as it may be applied in the oil and gas industry. In doing so, reference is made to published standard ISO 15663 parts 1 to 3, which deal with life cycle costing in petroleum and natural gas industries but without the focus on corrosion of the new EFC Guideline. Separate sections deal with the compilation of corrosion-related cost data (including capital costs, operating costs, lost production costs and material residual value) and the way in which these can be used in assessing the life cycle cost of corrosion for new facilities. The Appendices give: examples of data recording forms for use in the design, construction, operating, maintenance and stand-by phases in the life of plant; formulae for the estimation of corrosion allowance costs; formulae for the calculation of life cycle costs for new facilities; a representative worked example of a life cycle cost analysis for an oil pipeline, and guidance on quantifying the consequences of risk in life cycle cost analysis.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete (EFC 31)
Edited by J. Mietz, R. Polder and B. Elsener
2000, 160 pp, ISBN 1 86125 133 5

This volume in the European Federation of Corrosion series brings together the full papers presented in the successful session "Corrosion of Steel in Concrete" at EUROCORR '99 held in Aachen, Germany. The papers, grouped under the two headings "Corrosion Mechanisms and Corrosion Measurements" and "Corrosion Protection of Reinforced Concrete Structures" provide a bridge between theory and practice and will be of value to both scientists and engineers.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Survey of Literature on Crevice Corrosion (1979-1998) (EFC 30)
F. P. IJsseling
2000, 220pp, ISBN 1 86125 125 4

Crevice corrosion is a complex and technically interesting corrosion mechanism but its commercial significance should not be ignored. This survey, the most complete overview on crevice corrosion available today, covers many alloys which can suffer crevice attack but focuses mainly on stainless steels. The survey covers mechanisms, test methods and results, practical experience, protective measures and monitoring.
Price: £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Microbial Corrosion (EFC 29)
Papers from the 4th International EFC Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal, 1999
Edited by C.A.C. Sequeira
2000, 384pp, ISBN 1 86125 111 4

The papers in this volume cover mechanisms of microbial corrosion, including stainless steel; biofilms, particularly the nature of these on copper surfaces both in hospital water systems and in sea water; microbially induced corrosion of restorative dental materials; the effects of bacteria on cathodic protection; biofilm monitoring on cooling water systems and the use of organic biocides; case histories covering such diverse topics as the deterioration of archeological stone and marble by lichens and algae, biocorrosion in drinking water, in underground sulphur mines and cooling water systems of petroleum refineries; and biodeterioration of sulphide ores and the bioleaching of Fe-Si alloys.
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Electrochemical Approach to Selected Corrosion and Corrosion Control Studies (EFC 28)
Papers from the 50th International Society of Electrochemistry Meeting, Pavia, September 1999
Edited by P.L. Bonora and D. Deflorian
2000, 384pp, ISBN 1 86125 110 6

The 26 papers in this volume cover five important aspects of electrochemical corrosion and protection research: inhibitors, organic coatings, inorganic coatings, passivity and evaluation of special environments
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Cyclic Oxidation of High Temperature Materials (EFC 27)
Edited by M. Schütze and W.J. Quaddakkers
1999, 496pp, ISBN 1 86125 100 9

Proceedings of a workshop organised by the European Federation of Corrosion, Frankfurt/Main, D, 1999, the papers review the current understanding of materials behaviour under cyclic oxidation and coverIsuch aspects as: oxidation and failure mechanisms under cyclic loading; test procedures and parameters influencing cyclic oxidation behaviour; long term behaviour and near service conditions; and the behaviour of coatings under cyclic oxidation.
Price:  £ 135.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production (EFC 26)
Edited by P.S. Jackman and L.M. Smith
1999, 496pp, ISBN 1 86125 092 4

These papers from EURCORR '97 and EURCORR '98 deal with advances in the understanding of corrosion and performance of equipment in upstream oil and gas operations. The opening section includes two keynote papers on: the materials and corrosion view of wet gas transportation; and the modelling of low induced localised corrosion from critical hydrodynamic data and fracture mechanics data of CO ₂ corrosion scales. The further 45 papers cover carbon and low alloy steels, martensitic stainless steels, corrosion resistant alloys, galvanic corrosion, corrosion inhibitors and other materials.
Price:  £ 135.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete: Monitoring, Prevention and Rehabilitation (EFC 25)
Papers from Eurocorr '97
Edited by J. Mietz, B. Elsener and R. Polder
1998, 224pp, ISBN 1 86125 038 5

The results of research into, and application of, various prevention, protection and remedial methods are discussed, together with aspects of the understanding of the mechanisms of the processes that are involved. Experience in the field with the application of electrochemical methods for protection and restoration and procedures for monitoring the protection are described.
Price:  £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Electrochemical Rehabilitation Methods for Reinforced Concrete Structures (EFC 24)
Edited by J Mietz
1998, 68pp, ISBN 1 86125 082 7

This is a state of the art report on two of the main electrochemical methods for the rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures - electrochemical chloride extraction and electrochemical realkalisation. The principles, laboratory and field experience, effectiveness and long-term behaviour of the procedures are considered.
Price: £ 30.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

CO ₂ Corrosion Control in Oil and Gas Production - Design Considerations (EFC 23)
1997, 64pp, ISBN 1 86125 052 5

Addresses the steps necessary to design oil and gas handling facilities considering key environment parameters which influence CO ₂ corrosion risk in different parts of the facilities. It considers corrosion control through the use of corrosion allowance on steel and deployment of inhibitors. This is the first document which tackles all aspects necessary to address CO ₂ corrosion design of all items of oil field equipment and facilities incorporating production, processing and transportation.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Aspects of Microbially Induced Corrosion (EFC 22)
Papers from EUROCORR ‘96 and the EFC Working Party  
Edited by D. Thierry
1997, 176pp, ISBN 1 86125 050 9

This volume contains 11 chapters representing reports made in the MIC session at EUROCORR ‘96 together with a paper from the Working Party on the economics of MIC in relation to power station performance. Much attention is given to the currently important subject of biofilms, particularly on stainless steel in seawater. There are descriptions of the characterisation of biofilms and their effects. The volume concludes with an account of biological effects in power stations, the economic implications and prevention methods.
Price:  £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion-Deformation Interactions CDI ’96 (EFC 21)
Edited by T Magnin
1997 552pp ISBN 1 86125 048 7

This volume includes the majority of the papers presented at CDI ‘96. The four sections deal with CDI in aqueous solutions, hydrogen-plasticity interactions, oxidation-plasticity interactions and CDI in the nuclear industry. Represents the current state of knowledge of the behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials subjected to deformation in corrosive environments as well as presenting prevailing views of the failure mechanisms.
Price:  £ 135.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Organic and Inorganic Coatings for Corrosion Prevention - Research and Experience (EFC 20)
Edited by P.L. Bonora and L. Fedrizzi
1997, 352pp, ISBN 1 86125 030 4

The volume contains 27 papers from the major sessions on coatings held during EUROCORR ‘96. Four main topic areas are covered: organic coatings, ceramic coatings, zinc coating and other metallic coatings. The various chapters describe recent experimental work and service experience as well as valuable reviews.
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

European Workshop on Seawater Corrosion of Stainless Steel – Mechanisms and Experiences (EFC 19)
1996, 200pp, ISBN 1 86125 018 5

The volume contains papers presented at a workshop in 1995 organised by SINTEF Corrosion and Surface Technology (Trondheim) in co-operation with the EFC Working Parties on Marine Corrosion and Microbial Corrosion. Particular attention was given to biofilms, their causes, effects and prevention, as well as to the behaviour in seawater of high alloyed austenitic stainless steels including 6Mo, and super duplex stainless steels.
Price:  £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Stainless Steel in Concrete – A State of the Art Report (EFC 18)
Edited by U. Nürnberger
(Working Party on Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete)
1996, 48pp, ISBN 1 86125 008 8

An up-to-date review of the research and testing being done in several countries to clarify factors affecting the performance of stainless steel reinforcement in concrete exposed to aggressive environments. Highlights differences in the behaviour of the more common grades of stainless steel and considers relative costs and potential areas of application.
Price:  £ 25.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion Resistant Alloys for Oil and Gas Production: Guidance on General Requirements and Test Methods for H ₂ S Service (EFC 17, 2nd Edition)
May 2002, 96pp, ISBN 1 90265 355 6

A revised and updated set of guidelines applicable to stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium alloys covering: SSC/SCC test procedures; reference environments for SSC and SCC testing; guidance on autoclave testing of CRAs; procedures for testing CRAs exposed to sulphur and H ₂ S.
Price:  £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Materials Requirements for Carbon and Low Alloy Steels for H ₂ S-Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production (EFC 16, 2nd Edition)
March 2002, 64 pp, ISBN 1 90265 354 8

This is a revised and updated version of an EFC report on the possible types of H ₂ S cracking that can occur in an oilfield. It covers all items of equipment used, from the well to the export pipelines and also recommends test methods for evaluating materials performance. A key reference document for materials engineers and product suppliers working in the oil and gas industry.
Price: £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Microbial Corrosion (EFC 15)
Proceedings of the 3rd International EFC Workshop on Microbial Corrosion  (Working Party on Microbial Corrosion)
Edited by A.K. Tiller and C.A.C. Sequeira
1994, 432pp, ISBN 0 90171 662 6

Thirty-three chapters cover the occurrence, mechanisms and prevention of microbial corrosion. Topics discussed include work on the microbial corrosion of copper at various centres in Europe, case studies with stainless steel, aluminium brass, carbon steels etc., and topics such as groundwater engineering and fuel tanks.
Price:  £ 135.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Guidelines for Methods of Testing and Research in High Temperature Corrosion (EFC 14)
(Working Group on Corrosion by Hot Gases and Combustion Products)
Edited by H.J. Grabke and D.B. Meadowcroft
1995, 224pp, ISBN 0 90171 678 2 

High temperature oxidation and corrosion cause great problems in power plants, petrochemical and chemical industries and in engines, and yet no standards exist for material testing for high temperature corrosion. The information and advice in this book makes it a milestone on the way to codes of practice and standards.
Price:  £ 80.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Modifications of Passive Films (EFC 12)
(Working Party on Surface Science and Mechanisms of Corrosion and Protection)
1994, 368pp, ISBN 0 90171 652 9

The modification of passive films is a promising method of improving the corrosion resistance of metallic materials. As well as reviewing a wide spectrum of film modifications and their effects on passivity and to corrosion resistance, papers presented at this international symposium deal with chemical composition, chemical states and electronic properties of passive films.
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Marine Corrosion of Stainless Steels: Chlorination and Microbial Aspects (EFC 10)
(Working Parties on Marine Corrosion & Microbial Corrosion)
1993, 224pp, ISBN 0 90171 633 2

Contents include: aspects of marine corrosion and testing for seawater applications; experience with seawater chlorination on copper alloys and stainless steels; an intelligent probe for in-situ assessment of the susceptibility of hydrogen induced cracking of steel for offshore platform joints.
Price:  £ 115.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Microbiological Degradation of Materials and Methods of Protection (EFC 9)
(Working Party on Microbial Corrosion)
1992, 88pp, ISBN 0 90171 602 2

This report is an English translation of the German Text Mikrobiologische Materialzerstörung und Materialschutz, published by DECHEMA in 1989, and now issued in English with the support of the Microbial Working Party. Contents: microbiological fundamentals; detection and identification of micro-organisms; microbially influenced deterioration of materials; protection of materials; education; summary of R&D needs.
Price:  £ 25.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Microbial Corrosion (EFC 8)
(Working Party on Microbial Corrosion)
1992, 320pp, ISBN 0 90171 608 1

The volume covers: mechanism, metallurgical factors, analysis, experimental control, case histories and non-metallic materials. Specific papers investigate basic electrochemical concepts, biosensors, voltammetry, microbial corrosion of stainless steel and copper, new types of microbial corrosion, including biofilms, microbial biodeterioration of non-metallic material, notably in an architectural context.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion Problems Related to Nuclear Waste Disposal (EFC 7)
(Working Party on Nuclear Corrosion)
1992, 64pp, ISBN 0 90171 632 4

Covers the corrosion related problems inherent in the various concepts of waste disposal which may result from different geological conditions of the host formations. Papers investigate the importance of engineered barriers; high strength corrosion resistant candidate nuclear waste containers; disposal of heat generating radioactive wastes in rock salt; advanced corrosion studies on packaging materials for high level waste containers in rock salt; carbon steel and copper canisters and hydrogen gas generation from iron corrosion in cementitious environments.
Price:  £ 25. 00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Corrosion Education Manual (EFC 6)
(Working Party on Corrosion Education)
1992 ,48pp, ISBN 0 90171 631 6

A revised version of the second edition of this manual which appeared in 1974, this report provides information currently available in Europe for those whose responsibility it is to minimise the cost of corrosion.
Price:  £ 25.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Illustrated Case Histories of Marine Corrosion (EFC 5)
(Working Party on Marine Corrosion)
1991, 129pp, ISBN 0 90146 286 1

Aims to provide engineers with an elementary review of cases of corrosion damage which may occur during marine service and advise on possible remedial action.
Price:  £ 50.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

Guidelines for Electrochemical Corrosion Measurements (EFC 4)
(Working Party on Physicochemical Methods of Corrosion Measurement )
1990, 64pp, ISBN 0 90146 287 X

This report covers the use, significance and limitations of various electrochemical corrosion test methods.
Price:  £ 25.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

General Guidelines for Corrosion Testing of Materials for Marine Applications (EFC 3)
(Working Party on Marine Corrosion)
1989, 32pp, ISBN 0 90146 276 4

Topics include factors affecting corrosion mechanisms, comparison of test results and performance of metallic alloys.
Price:  £ 25.00 ( 30% discount for EFC/NACE members)

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