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The RedLineIPS SmartPad System includes SmartPads with Hydroseal

TECH IN FOCUS OFFSHORE PIPE CORROSION PROTECTION

Gasket, SmartBands with buckles, and the

SmartTool, creating a comprehensive solution for external corrosion protection at pipe support points in offshore and

OFFSHORE PIPE coastal regions.

CORROSION

PROTECTION:

THE REDLINEIPS

SMARTPAD

SYSTEM

All images courtesy Cogbill Construction

The maritime and offshore sectors face unique challenges with

Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS), which jeopardize the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. The RedLineIPS SmartPad

System, developed by Cogbill Construction is a patent-pending solution designed specifically for offshore and coastal facilities.

By Hani Almufti, Engineer and Senior Manager at Cogbill Construction and pipe integrity.

CUPS:

A Critical Challenge for Offshore Facilities 3. Galvanic Corrosion

CUPS is particularly problematic in offshore and coastal

Metal-to-metal contact between pipes and supports cre- environments, where exposure to salt-laden air, high hu- midity, and harsh weather accelerates corrosion. Pipes in ates an electrochemical reaction in the presence of mois- these facilities are constantly exposed to a combination of ture and salt, accelerating the corrosion of one metal while the other remains protected. This is a prevalent issue in off- mechanical stress, moisture retention, and galvanic corro- shore facilities where metal support systems are common.

sion. These factors can lead to catastrophic failures.

The combination of these factors leads to chemical leaks, environmental hazards, costly repairs, and downtime— 1. Mechanical Stress

In offshore platforms, movement from wave action, ?uid making effective CUPS prevention a critical requirement ?ow, thermal expansion, and equipment vibration causes for offshore industries.

friction between pipes and their supports. Over time, this

Built for Offshore Environments erodes protective coatings and exposes bare metal to cor-

The RedLineIPS SmartPad System was designed speci?- rosive elements.

cally to combat these challenges in maritime and offshore facilities. Unlike traditional solutions, the SmartPad Sys- 2. Crevice Corrosion

Limited air?ow in the tight crevices between pipes and tem requires no welding or epoxy and offers rapid installa- tion, removal, and reinstallation. Its components are built supports traps moisture, particularly in humid and saline- rich offshore conditions. This promotes crevice corrosion, to withstand the harsh conditions of coastal and offshore as the trapped water accelerates the degradation of coatings environments, ensuring reliable performance for decades.

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