8 August 2022
Ruptured pipe due to corrosion
under insulation
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is prevalent on major hazard
plant both on and offshore, including nuclear and chemical plants,
oil refineries and offshore installations.
Developments in coatings, insulation materials, cladding systems
and installation practices have led to some improvements, however
the unpredictable nature of CUI, combined with the associated
difficulties of inspecting it, and subsequently detecting
anomalies, makes ongoing integrity management extremely
challenging.
Consequently, CUI continues to represent a major safety threat,
having been responsible for a number of major hydrocarbon releases
and presenting industry with a range of business assurance and
continuity challenges that carry with them significant costs each
year.
Despite promising developments in managing CUI over recent
decades, it remains a challenging issue that requires a fresh
approach. Therefore, on 15th September 2022, HSE will be hosting a
workshop to consider the threat of CUI from a lifecycle perspective
and to discuss the options for a Shared Research Project on this
important topic.
The workshop, to be held at HSE's Science and Research Centre in
Buxton, will provide a forum for discussing challenges and
identifying opportunities for shared research to address them. The
basis on which this research can be undertaken will be a key
outcome of the meeting.
To register your interest in attending the workshop,
please contact David Johnson: david.johnson2@hse.gov.uk
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