Corrosion under insulation (CUI) presents an ongoing, significant, and costly challenge to the processing industries. Any manufacturing equipment (tanks, pipes, etc.) constructed of metal and constantly exposed to heat, humidity, and various chemicals is susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion that occurs on equipment that is covered in insulation is more problematic because often its presence goes undetected until major damage has occurred because it is not readily visible.
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