NACE standard addresses pipeline external corrosion direct assessment methodology (standard RP0502-2002)

Citation

(2003), "NACE standard addresses pipeline external corrosion direct assessment methodology (standard RP0502-2002)", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 50 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2003.12850cab.009

NACE standard addresses pipeline external corrosion direct assessment methodology (standard RP0502-2002)

NACE standard addresses pipeline external corrosion direct assessment methodology (standard RP0502-2002)

Keywords: NACE, Standards, Pipelines, Corrosion

NACE International have announced NACE standard RP0502-2002, "Pipeline external corrosion direct assessment methodology," a new publication written by NACE Task Group 041.

NACE standard RP0502-2002 covers the NACE external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA) process for buried ferrous piping systems. ECDA is a structured process that is intended to improve safety by assessing and reducing the impact of external corrosion on pipeline integrity.

By identifying and addressing corrosion activity and repairing corrosion defects and remediating the cause, ECDA proactively seeks to prevent external corrosion defects from growing to a size that is large enough to impact structural integrity.

This standard is intended for use by pipeline operators and others who must manage pipeline integrity. It provides flexibility for an operator to tailor the process to specific pipeline situations. This standard covers the four components of ECDA: pre-assessment, indirect inspections, direct examinations, and post assessment.

ECDA is a continuous improvement process. Through successive applications, ECDA should identify and address locations at which corrosion activity has occurred, is occurring, or may occur.

To order a copy of NACE standard RP0502-2002 (Item #21097), contact: NACE Membership Services Department, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, TX 77084-4906. Tel: 281/228-6223; Fax: 281/ 228-6300; E-mail: msd@mail.nace.org; or visit the NACE store at: www.nace.org. The price list is $75 and $57 for NACE members.