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Pipeline Integrity

Overall assessment and maintenance of pipeline safety, focusing on corrosion, cracks, and operational risks.

Corrosion Inspection

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How Glutaraldehyde Works as a Biocide for SRB
LockSimple

Feb 25, 2026

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9 min read

How Glutaraldehyde Works as a Biocide for SRB

Article 0036 Combating Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion with Effective Biocide Strategies

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

Understanding ASME B31G-2023
LockSimple

Feb 24, 2026

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9 min read

Understanding ASME B31G-2023

Article 0035 How to Use the Manual for Determining the Remaining Strength of Corroded Pipelines

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Telluric Currents

Feb 22, 2026

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6 min read

Telluric Currents

Article 0034 Telluric Currents and Their Impact on Cathodic Protection Systems

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Coating Inspection

+4

SSPC-SP1 Importance

Feb 17, 2026

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7 min read

SSPC-SP1 Importance

Article 0033 Solvent Cleaning: The Most Overlooked Step in Surface Preparation for Pipeline Coatings

Ken Cragle
Ken Cragle

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

SRB and APB Testing

Feb 15, 2026

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11 min read

SRB and APB Testing

Article 0032 Understanding SRB and APB Testing for Internal Corrosion: A Guide for Corrosion Technicians

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

ATP, qPCR, and EPA Testing
LockSimple

Feb 14, 2026

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6 min read

ATP, qPCR, and EPA Testing

Article 0031 ATP, qPCR, and EPA Microbiological Testing in Oil and Gas Pipelines

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

Frumkin Adsorption Isotherm
LockSimple

Feb 13, 2026

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5 min read

Frumkin Adsorption Isotherm

Article 0030 Adsorption and Its Role in Corrosion Inhibition

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

Cathodic Protection Inspection in API RP 1169

Feb 12, 2026

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7 min read

Cathodic Protection Inspection in API RP 1169

Article 0029 Understanding Cathodic Protection Inspection in API RP 1169

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

Stainless Is Not Always Stainless
LockSimple

Feb 9, 2026

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7 min read

Stainless Is Not Always Stainless

Article 0028 Understanding Key Differences in Stainless Steel Grades for Corrosion Control

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

Compliance Documentation

Feb 8, 2026

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11 min read

Compliance Documentation

Article 0027 Operator Liability and the Critical Role of Documentation in Pipeline Maintenance

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

What is the Nernst Equation?
LockSimple

Feb 2, 2026

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12 min read

What is the Nernst Equation?

Article 0026 Understanding the Basics of the Nernst Equation

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Resistance Measurements
LockSimple

Feb 1, 2026

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1 min read

Resistance Measurements

SOP 004 - Corrosion Control SOP Template

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Resistance to Earth in Cathodic Protection

Feb 1, 2026

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9 min read

Resistance to Earth in Cathodic Protection

Article 0025 A Practical Guide for Field Technicians

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

Electrochemical Basics Part 2
LockSimple

Jan 30, 2026

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7 min read

Electrochemical Basics Part 2

Basic Electrochemical Cells and the Electrochemical Reactions That Allow Preferential Corrosion to Occur at the Anode

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

Pipeline Excavation:  Corrosion Inspector

Jan 18, 2026

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10 min read

Pipeline Excavation: Corrosion Inspector

Article 0021 Best Practices for Pipeline Excavation: Inspection and Defect Assessment

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

Electrochemical Basics Part 1
LockSimple

Jan 12, 2026

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11 min read

Electrochemical Basics Part 1

Understanding Terms used in Corrosion Theory: Ions, Acidity, alkalinity, Oxidation, and Reduction

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Why Good Inhibitors Can Fail in the Field
LockSimple

Jan 8, 2026

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10 min read

Why Good Inhibitors Can Fail in the Field

Article 0019 Role of pH, Temperature, and Flow in Corrosion Inhibitor Performance

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Corrosion Inspection

+4

The Area Effect in Galvanic Corrosion
LockSimple

Jan 2, 2026

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8 min read

The Area Effect in Galvanic Corrosion

Article 0017 Why Anode and Cathode Size Ratios Drive Failure Rates

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Potential Measurements
LockSimple

Jan 1, 2026

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1 min read

Potential Measurements

SOP 003 - Corrosion Control SOP Template

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Coating Inspection

+4

Holiday Detection for Pipeline Coatings

Dec 28, 2025

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18 min read

Holiday Detection for Pipeline Coatings

Article 0016 Holiday Detection for New Pipelines & Debunking Common Myths

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Integrity

+4

Soil Resistivity

Dec 26, 2025

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10 min read

Soil Resistivity

Article 0015 Understanding the Basics of Soil Resistivity

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

Internal Corrosion Field Testing

Dec 22, 2025

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13 min read

Internal Corrosion Field Testing

Article 0014 Field Kits vs. Lab Analysis in the Race Against Chemistry Change

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

Understanding NACE SP0104-2020
LockSimple

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

Understanding NACE SP0104-2020

Article 0012 The Use of Coupons for Cathodic Protection Monitoring

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Pipeline Corrosion

+4

External Corrosion Coupons

Dec 14, 2025

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11 min read

External Corrosion Coupons

Article 0011 What Are External Corrosion Coupons and Why Do They Matter for Pipe-to-Soil Potential Data?

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1

Non Destructive Testing

+4

Introduction to Guided Wave Technology

Dec 7, 2025

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16 min read

Introduction to Guided Wave Technology

Article 0010 Safeguarding Pipeline Integrity with Advanced NDT

Michael Roberts
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC
Michael Roberts, +1
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