3317 Guidelines for the use of anti-corrosion tape systems for process pipework

Overview:

This guideline provides information to assist operators to understand the principals associated with the selection, application and maintenance of Anti Corrosion Tape System (ACTS) as an alternative to the conventional liquid paint systems that are commonly used to protect equipment and structures from damage due to atmospheric corrosion.

It is expected that this guideline will be of use to operations and integrity engineers and managers, corrosion engineers, technicians, contractors and inspectors, and all other parties concerned with the application, inspection and maintenance of ACTS for process plant piping systems located both offshore and onshore. In addition, it should be of value in conveying details of such activities to trainees and personnel dealing with such systems for the first time.

Although produced for the UK offshore oil and gas production industry, guidance provided herein is regarded as being applicable also to onshore oil and gas production and/or treatment facilities and similar industries such as petrochemical plant and refineries throughout the UK and the rest of the world.