Majalah Teknik Mesin
Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026)

EVALUATION OF CORROSION UNDER INSULATION AND REMAINING LIFE OF CARBON STEEL PIPELINES

Muhammad Syukron (Metallurgical Engineering Department, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta)
Dahniar (Metallurgical Engineering Department, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta)
Muhammad Rizky Fajarullah (Metallurgical Engineering Department, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta)
Aura Wulanuari (Metallurgical Engineering Department, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta)
Kikin Hermanto (PT. Pupuk Kalimantan Timur,)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2026

Abstract

Analysis of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and calculation of the remaining life of corroded pipes of A-106-B material is carried out based on API 571, and ASME B31.3 standards which aim to determine the operational and environmental parameters for the formation of CUI on the pipeline. The tests used include chemical composition test using Positive Material Identification type portable OES and XRF, pipe thickness testing using Ultrasonic Thickness and microscope, corrosion deposit on the pipes was tested using SEM-EDX, hardness testing using Micro Vickers Hardness Test. The results of the analysis showed that the pipe had corrosion in the Outside Diameter (OD) which was categorized as CUI. The corrosion products on the outside of the pipe surface that are formed are Fe2O3 and Fe3O4. The result of the hardness value in the specimen is influenced by the surrounding environment which causes the specimen to become harder. The calculations of the remaining life of the pipes are 2.0, 5.4 and 9.2 years for NG, CG and CH pipes respectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mesin

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Engineering Energy Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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Media Mesin: Majalah Teknik Mesin is published by Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia. Media Mesin: Majalah Teknik Mesin is an open-access peer-reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, researchers, and ...