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Unseen Dangers Below:
The Corrosion Crisis
in Sewer Systems
Unseen Dangers Below: The Corrosion Crisis
in Sewer Systems
When sewer systems operate, they’re mostly invisible to the public. Wastewater flows, unseen and unnoticed, through pipes from homes and businesses to treatment plants, where it is cleansed and returned to the environment. But standing pools of water and foul odor—signs a sewer is not functioning properly—are becoming more and more common. According to NACE International, corrosion is the biggest issue facing underground infrastructure. Most sewer systems were built a century ago when corrosion management solutions and techniques were limited. These are approaching the end of their functional lives, primarily due to corrosion.
POLYUREA Application TECHNOLOGY
Developments in spray technology have popularized polyurea for applications such as wastewater and sewer protection; thus, other coatings such as epoxy coatings are easily replaced by polyurea spray coatings. The main advantages of a spray system are the speed of application, quickness of curing, and accuracy of the resulting coating thickness.
Type of Product
(Pure Polyurea versus
Hybrid Polyurea- Polyurethane)
Type of Product
(Pure Polyurea versus Hybrid
Polyurea- Polyurethane)
Polyurea coatings are commonly used in various industries due to their excellent properties such as moisture resistance, temperature resistance, adhesion, and abrasion resistance. There are two types of polyurea coatings, pure polyurea and hybrid polyurea. Pure polyurea is known for its exceptional moisture and temperature resistance. On the other hand, hybrid polyurea has better adhesion on concrete and metal surfaces, superior abrasion resistance, and is preferred for specific applications such as in building construction machinery. Hybrid polyurea also has a cost advantage over pure polyurea and is expected to gain a major share of the global market demand.
WHY SEWER EROSION AND
CORROSION MATTERS
Corrosion is an extremely hazardous and expensive form of pipe deterioration: Like cracks and breaks, it can degrade a pipe’s structural integrity and cause wastewater to leak into groundwater or waterways via exfiltration, wreaking havoc in its wake, causing sickness, possible death, and deterioration of the environment. New, hazardous substances can also enter the flow, and corrosive microbes and bacteria can release toxic gases within the lines. Corrosion costs drinking water and sewer utilities $80 billion each year.
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WHAT CAUSES CORROSION
Corrosion comes in various forms, including uniform attack, pitting, galvanic corrosion, and selective leaching. According to NACE, in many cases, failures caused by erosion occur quickly.
In the wastewater industry, microbes often intensify corrosion in a process known as microbially induced corrosion, or MIC. Bacteria collects in pipes and treatment plants and produces hydrogen sulfide, a toxic, flammable, smelly, and corrosive gas. A chemical reaction transforms this into sulfuric acid, which aggressively eats concrete pipes. In addition, hydrogen sulfide endangers all life: Exposure to this toxic gas can damage eyes and skin, cause problems breathing, and even lead to death.
HOW TO REMEDY CORROSION
There is nothing more important than safety when it comes to potable water. With a wide range of fast-curing solutions, ArmorThane offers the solution to most wastewater erosion and corrosion problems. ArmorThane’s environmentally safe, non-permeable polyurea coatings have a high pH resistance—giving wastewater pipes and tanks a whole new level of strength from a product that won’t leech into the drinking water supply. Not only will ArmorThane’s protective coatings extend the life of water pipes and tanks, but they’ll also keep drinking water contaminant-free.
WHY ARMORTHANE IS THE TOP CHOICE FOR SEWER CORROSION PROTECTION
When it comes to protecting sewer systems from corrosion, investing in polyurea from Armorthane is a smart choice. Our polyurea is a durable and long-lasting coating that provides superior protection against the harsh conditions that sewer systems face underground. Armorthane’s polyurea products are specifically designed to resist corrosion, extending the lifespan of the sewer system and reducing the need for costly repairs and maintenance. With Armorthane’s expertise in protective coatings and its commitment to quality, you can trust that its polyurea products will deliver exceptional performance and peace of mind for years.
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