Policy

To minimise risk to personnel,

production00 & environment from the
threat of CUI

Strategy
1- Elimination / reduction of the risk:
Insulation removal and use of effective
insulation specifications.
2- Identification of equipment at risk:
Screening of insulated equipment to a
defined set of rules
3- Prioritisation of inspection activity:
Consequences of failure and system
history.
4- Definition of inspection scope: Type and
frequency of inspection activity, including
extent of insulation removal .

Facts
- External corrosion of piping and vessels
which occurs beneath insulation following
water ingress
- The threat is mainly to Carbon Steel but
some corrosion resistant alloys may also
be at risk.

Where does it occur?

Carbon & Low Alloy Steels:

Stainless Steel:

Any line that is not

permanently frozen
considered at risk 0 to 120deg C
Equipment falling within
the range 40 to 80 degC
at highest risk.

Stainless pipework operating

between 15 and 200 degC.
Occurs in areas of damaged
cladding which allow water
ingress

What can be
done to prevent
it?
- Remove insulation where it is not required.
- Remove insulation at 6 o'clock position if
possible.
- Apply paint coating prior to insulation being
applied. ( this will not prevent CUI but will
significantly sloe the process).
- Ensure corect termination of cladding joints.

When & Why does it

occur?
Occurs in wet conditions, aggrivated by thermal
cycling, when equipment is insufficiently sealed.
Due to chloride contamination from water ingress
within insulation, ie wet, warm cladding indirect contact
with equipment suface