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Abbreviated by CA on vessel name plates and many

calculations. A corrosion allowance is, essentially, the
amount of material in a pipe or vessel that is available for
corrosion without affecting the pressure containing integrity.

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In all piping systems, the expected corrosion rate may be

constant or change with time. External corrosion
(atmospheric corrosion, dampness in the soil, or chlorides
from insulation) may be a factor. Many companies usually
Category: Static Equipment
specify a 1/16-inch (0.0625") minimum corrosion allowance
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for carbon steel and low alloy steel piping if the corrosion
Category: Vessel
rate can be predicted accurately and is less than a defined
threshold (3 mils per year or less as an example). For
stainless steels, a 1/32-inch (0.0 3125") minimum corrosion allowance is usually sufficient.

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