In this paper, corrosion investigation and analysis of steel structure of drinking water distribution system in a family kitchen have been carried out. Results indicate that galvanized corrosion and condensation corrosion under thin water layer have been found the main corrosion type. XRD analysis shows that the rust layer is composed of α-FeOOH, γ-FeOOH and Fe 3 O 4 . For preventing galvanic corrosion, using nonconductive materials between metals of different electropotential, i.e. electrically insulating the two metals from each other has been recommended. For preventing condensation corrosion under thin water layer, cleaning the pipe external surface to minimize the condensation corrosion is necessary and a good epoxy coating on the pipe external surface may also work. The selection of PVC pipe with better quality and no leaching of inorganic pollutants into water is also a good choice, however, in this condition strong hitting to the PVC pipe should be avoided.
Corrosion investigation and reliability analysis of a family heat supply system has been carried out. Results indicate that the smoke emission steel pipe mainly suffers the corrosion at high temperature, and the corrosion components in the heat supply system undergo the atmospheric corrosion attack in indoor environment. Besides, safety and reliability related corrosion factors include water temperature, water oxygen concentration, pH value, carbon dioxide content, and chloride and sulfate ion in water have been discussed. It is concluded that the make‐up water quality is crucial to the safety and reliability of the heat supply system.
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