Experimental Study on the Chlorine-Induced Corrosion and Blister Formation of Steel Pipes Coated with Modified Polyethylene Powder
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Research Significance
3. Experimental Design
3.1. Test Specimens and Coating Processes
3.2. Chlorine-Induced Corrosion Test
3.3. Blistering Test
3.4. Measurements and Surface Analysis
4. Test Results
4.1. Effect of Coating Type on Measured Corrosion Rate and Fe Concentration
4.2. Effect of Coating Type on Blister Formation
5. Limitations and Future Studies
6. Conclusions
- MPCSPs demonstrated improved corrosion resistance compared to standard steel pipes (SPs), effectively preventing iron leaching and maintaining structural integrity under chlorine exposure.
- The modified polyethylene coating exhibited robust resistance to environmental stressors such as moisture and temperature variations, ensuring stable performance without significant degradation.
- MPCSPs did not develop blisters even after 100 days of immersion, whereas ECSPs began showing blisters as early as 50 days.
- The three-layer coating system effectively prevented blister formation, outperforming conventional epoxy resin coatings.
- The study highlights the potential of modified polyethylene to enhance both the chemical and physical properties of coatings, promoting more advanced and sustainable solutions.
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Location | 150A | 600A | 900A | 1200A |
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a * | 1.04 | 4.15 | 6.23 | 8.31 |
b * | 24.88 | 99.54 | 149.30 | 199.08 |
Elements | Unit | No Chlorine Injection | Chlorine Injection |
---|---|---|---|
C (Carbon) | wt % | 75.925 | 89.225 |
O (Oxygen) | 16.975 | 8.925 | |
Na (Sodium) | 0.275 | 0.17 | |
Al (Aluminum) | 0.075 | 0.085 | |
Si (Silicon) | 5.1 | 0.325 | |
Cl (Chlorine) | 0.1 | 0.17 | |
K (Potassium) | 0.15 | 0.1 | |
Ca (Calcium) | 0.125 | 0.13 | |
Ti (Titanium) | 0.6 | 0.5 | |
Fe (Iron) | 0.725 | 0.53 | |
Total | 100 | 100 |
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Lee, M.K.; Kim, D.; Kim, M.O. Experimental Study on the Chlorine-Induced Corrosion and Blister Formation of Steel Pipes Coated with Modified Polyethylene Powder. Polymers 2024, 16, 2415. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172415
Lee MK, Kim D, Kim MO. Experimental Study on the Chlorine-Induced Corrosion and Blister Formation of Steel Pipes Coated with Modified Polyethylene Powder. Polymers. 2024; 16(17):2415. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172415
Chicago/Turabian StyleLee, Myung Kue, Dongchan Kim, and Min Ook Kim. 2024. "Experimental Study on the Chlorine-Induced Corrosion and Blister Formation of Steel Pipes Coated with Modified Polyethylene Powder" Polymers 16, no. 17: 2415. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172415