2006-10-10 02:33:50 · 9 answers · asked by HEV 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
There are plenty of materials that are used in sea-water applications, it would also depend on what the medium is being pumped through the pipes; 304/316 St.steels, Aluminium Bronzes, Copper nickel alloys, Nickel alloys, Superduplex, 6%(or7%)Mo St. steels, Duplex steels, Titanium. To name a few.
2006-10-10 02:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fibre reinforced plastics (FRP's) may be a good option. With the correct selection of materials corrosion (or other degradation) will not be an issue and a smooth inner surface makes it difficult for plant life to take hold.
2006-10-10 05:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by Seryt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RustSeal by KBS Coatings will permanently seal any bare metal against rust & corrosion... it's a non porous coating so tough it actually is strenghtened by exposure to water & moisture. It can be used alone or topcoated with any paint system.
2006-10-10 15:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by depotcopycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the depth of the pipe - polyethylene failing that, a coated ductile iron pipe.
2006-10-10 11:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shaggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnesium
2006-10-10 03:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I saw something that said copper repels barnacles and such in sea water. They used to clad ship hulls with it for that reason. Might check it out.
2006-10-10 03:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Admiralty Brass commonly used
Some large systems (I believe) also use chlorine as a biocide.
2006-10-10 04:09:37 · answer #7 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that in new docking systems the pontoons are anchored with ropes made from a mixture of nylon, these are maintenance free.
2006-10-10 06:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mackers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really , copper corrodes quite rapidly especially in the presence of salt, why the statue of liberty is green.
2016-03-28 03:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋