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Materials Used in Ships Sea Water Systems
Materials Used in Ships Sea Water Systems
90/10 Cupro-nickel
1. Resistant to high sea water velocities allowing reduced tube diameters
2. Resistant to corrosion under stagnant flow conditions and pitting
3. Resistant to clogging from marine growth
4. Ease of manufacture and welding
5. Reasonable cost
Stainless steel
1. Suffers from deep pitting in stagnant waters-if cleaned regularl this pitting can be reduced
Expected life spans of some materials
Galvanised steel- 6 to 9 years
Copper-Maximum vel 4ft/sec
90/10 Cupro-Nickel- 10yrs+
70/30 Cupro-Nickel- 22 yrs+