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Why is Corrosion Important?
Drew HevleManager Corrosion Control, Kinder Morgan
NACE Houston SectionJuly 11, 2017
Global Impact of Corrosion
• The global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, or 3.4% of the global Gross Domestic Product
• Between 15% and 35% of these costs could be saved by available corrosion control practices
Corrosion Control Practices
• Material selection• Coatings• Cathodic protection• Electrical isolation• Chemical treatment
Corrosion Engineer—an individual of extraordinarily fine judgment who, by virtue of education and/or experience, knows all manner of fascinating things, some related to corrosion and its control.
If it wasn’t for corrosion, none of us would have jobs.‐ George Benoit, 1993
Manager, Pipeline Services, El Paso