Storage and Distribution
Excellent corrosion resistance, very low levels of leaching, lightweight designs, low resistance to flow and
long life are all characteristics which make stainless steels an attractive option for storage tanks,
distribution mains and relining of old systems.
More details are contained in the following publications:
Results for Storage and Distribution: 4
(The bold number that appears before the title of a technical paper is the Nickel Institute catalogue number
for that piece of literature.)
1. 12005 V.1 - A REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STAINLESS STEEL PIPE FOR WATER SUPPLY OIN UNDERGROUND
SOIL ENVIRONMENTS (1998)
Two-volume report, published by Japan Stainless Steel Association, and the Nickel Institute, 1988. Contains
extensive corrosion data and color photographs on nickel-containing stainless steel, carbon steel, copper and
lead pipes tested in 25 widely-separated geographic locations in Japan. NOTE: This paper is available only in
PDF format.
PDF: 7.52MB
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2. 10043 - DESIGN, WATER FACTORS AFFECT SERVICE-WATER PIPING MATERIALS (1990)
By Arthur H. Tuthill, reprinted from Power Engineering, Jul 1990. The report identifies some of the principal
factors that affect the performance of piping used for cooling water. Although several factors are
interrelated, each is considered separately. This allows the engineer to use the report as an engineering
checklist to ensure that none of the major factors has been overlooked. Studied are: carbon steel
cement-lined piping and other coated steel piping types; nickel-containing stainless steels; copper-nickel
alloys and aluminum bronze; and 6% molybdenum austenitic stainless steels and titanium. Factors that affect
their behaviour are identified and one of three ratings given.
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3. 10002 - EVALUATING INSTALLED COST OF CORROSION-RESISTANT PIPING (1986)
By Arthur H. Tuthill, containing most of material (in different form) contained in six articles published by
author in Chemical Engineering during 1986. For engineers and specifiers who select materials for
corrosion-resistant piping, analyzed are pipe systems, sizes and materials-metallic, nonmetallic, composite
and lined. Summarizes comparative costs, itemizes nine-step approach to selection of piping materials,
supports conclusions with complete cost calculations (in digital and graphic form), and highlights and seeks
to correct inconsistencies that have limited usefulness of earlier studies on topic.
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4. 12008 - PIPING MANUAL FOR STAINLESS STEEL PIPES FOR BUILDINGS (235 pages) (1987)
Published by Japan Stainless Steel Association and the Nickel Institute, 1987. This updated report produced
by the Japan Stainless Steel Association details the successful use of stainless steel piping for water
delivery systems for buildings in Japan. The manual covers design, construction and maintenance and provides
extensive reference information of standards, properties, corrosion and other topics.
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