Open AccessCorrosion resistance of stainless steel in drinking water treatment plants and water storage units
Author(s) -
Tomáš Prošek,
V. Šefl
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
koroze a ochrana materiálu
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.228
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 1804-1213
pISSN - 0452-599X
DOI - 10.2478/kom-2018-0020
Subject(s) - corrosion , water storage , metallurgy , materials science , corrosion prevention , water treatment , storage tank , degradation (telecommunications) , waste management , environmental science , environmental engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , inlet , telecommunications
Main factors affecting the corrosivity of water in water treatment plants and water towers and other storage facilities, observed types of corrosion degradation of stainless steel and the effect of manufacturing and surface treatment on their corrosion resistance are discussed. A list of stainless steel grades currently used in the field of treatment, transport and storage of drinking water is given together with some other suitable ones. Based on literature resources, optimal stainless steel grades are recommended as a function of water composition and treatment method.