Mathiazhagan, A; Satheesh Babu, P K; Nandakumar, C G(October , 2014)
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Abstract:
Corrosion represents one of the largest through
life cost component of ships. Ship owners and operators
recognize that combating corrosion significantly impacts the
vessels’ reliability, availability and through life costs. Primary
objective of this paper is to review various inspections,
monitoring systems and life cycle management with respect to
corrosion control of ships and to develop the concept of
“Corrosion Health” (CH) which would quantify the extent of
corrosion at any point of ships’ operational life. A system
approach in which the ship structure is considered as a
corrosion system and divided into several corrosion zones, with
distinct characteristics, is presented. Various corrosion
assessment criteria for assessment of corrosion condition are
listed. A CH rating system for representation of complex
corrosion condition with a numeric number along with
recommendations for repair/maintenance action is also
discussed
Description:
International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, Vol. 5, No. 5, October 2014