Pitting Corrosion and Storage Tank Failure

Pitting corrosion is one of the most common types of corrosion found in storage tanks, especially underground tanks. It can also be one of the most serious. What is Pitting Corrosion Pitting corrosion is a localised form of metal deterioration. It displays as small...

The Cost of Pipeline Corrosion and How to Stop it

Corrosion at its base level is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction with their environment. This is a natural process and is what we all recognise as rusting in metals. It can occur in other materials too. Ceramics and plastics, for instance, can...

APEA Live 2016

Abfad were at the APEA Live 2016 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes last week, meeting clients new and old. APEA Live consists of an exhibition and conference running throughout the day. By night it’s transformed into an awards dinner, recognising industry...