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Hydrogen permeation through protected steel in open seawater and marine mud

Journal Article · · Corrosion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5006/1.3284892· OSTI ID:669786
 [1];  [2]
  1. BNFL, Springfields (United Kingdom)
  2. Univ. of Sheffield (United Kingdom). Dept. of Chemical and Process Engineering
Hydrogen permeation through cathodically protected and unprotected BS 4360, grade 50D with various surface finishes and coatings was measured over a 12-month period in open seawater and for a subsequent 6 months in marine mud. Cathodically protected, uncoated steel showed the greatest hydrogen permeation, and coated steels showed the least. Nonantifouling coatings showed a rapid deterioration when buried in marine mud, with a significant increase in hydrogen permeation. Overall, the antifouling coating gave the lowest hydrogen permeation in both environments. Results were discussed in relation to possible hydrogen-induced cracking in the use of moveable jack-up offshore oil and gas platforms.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
669786
Journal Information:
Corrosion, Journal Name: Corrosion Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 54; ISSN 0010-9312; ISSN CORRAK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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