Naval Corrosion--Causes and Prevention

Year upon year the cost of naval corrosion has increased until it is estimated today at 4 % of the Gross National Product. An enlightened approach to materials selection, protection and corrosion control is needed to reduce this burden of wasted materials, wasted energy and wasted money. This paper have been compiled to help marine designers, engineers, and equipment users, understand the causes of naval corrosion and the way in which protective systems and more resistant materials can be used to reduce or entirely eliminate sea water corrosion problems.