NACE SP21412

Abstract

Scope: General Background Corrosion costs the United States an estimated $451B annually;1 and specifically for the Department of Defense (DoD), this cost exceeds $20B annually.2 For the purpose of this standard, the Congressional definition of corrosion cited in Title 10 United States Code (USC) §2228 will be used, which states that “Corrosion is the deterioration of a material or its properties due to a reaction of that material with its chemical environment.”3 The most efficient method to address this staggering impact is to execute CPC planning as a fundamental management tool for effectively addressing and reducing the impact of corrosion at every succeeding stage throughout the product or facility’s life. Program and Project Managers should tailor their CPC approach to fit the specific needs of their acquisition program or project. CPC planning requires the participation of all stakeholders. Cost effective material sustainability is best accomplished through inclusion of CPC during initial design, rather than re-engineering or retro-fitting fielded products and constructed facilities, so it is especially important to ensure that CPC is addressed as early in the cycle as possible. The creation of a new joint standard for corrosion prevention and control planning supports better business practices for procurement/contracting. Typically, the current practice relies on detailing the requirements for each element of corrosion prevention and control planning in individual documents, such as the statements of work (SOW). This standard provides for a more uniform, efficient and cost effective application of CPC principles, technologies and best practices over the lifespan of a product or facility and should lead to lower life cycle costs. Scope and Limitations This standard defines the key elements/composition of what corrosion prevention and control planning encompasses for design, manufacturing, construction, operation and sustainability of products and facilities. It is designed for use by U.S. federal agencies, but may also be used by other governmental bodies and other industries where appropriate. Failure to produce a joint standard limits the ability to influence change in the prevention and mitigation of corrosion in procurement/contracting and sustainability projects where investment in proper corrosion prevention and control planning is beneficial. While products and facilities follow different processes and requirements, this standard attempts to provide both areas with assistance in determining the best approach for CPC Planning with the desired outcome of realizing the useable service life consistent with the investment and expectations. Overview of Topics Covered by this Standard • Generic CPC Planning Matrices/Checklist • Elements of CPC Planning • Attributes that contribute to or affect CPC Planning considerations for material selection and design • Miscellaneous issues that affect CPC in the design, fabrication and construction, operation and use, and maintenance and sustainability • Definitions relevant to this standard