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Project #3109

Non-Uniform Corrosion in Copper Piping--Monitoring Techniques

$622,600
Completed
Principal Investigator
Marc
Edwards
Research Manager
Traci L Case
Contractor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Corrosion
Lead & Copper
Pipes
Monitoring
Final Report

Abstract

Conducts bench and pilot scale tests to evaluate techniques for identifying and monitoring non-uniform internal corrosion (pinhole leaks) in copper premise and service-line piping. Provides a tool for evaluating the consequences of changing treatment processes or water sources for the purpose of regulatory compliance, and also provides methods to evaluate corrosion control strategies to mitigate pinhole leak problems. Investigates rapid evaluation techniques that would enable the propensity for pitting to be directly integrated into any treatment study. Published in 2009.

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