Incidents

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Incidents: Investigating and Solving the Real-World Corrosion Problems That Others Miss

When corrosion strikes, we don’t just investigate it – we solve it.

When pipelines fail, coatings blister, or unexpected leaks appear, the cost of downtime can skyrocket in hours. Corrground Consulting brings over four decades of Corrosion Control Engineering and Pipeline Integrity Management experience to the table — finding the true root cause of failures and delivering solutions that restore safety, reliability, and compliance.

Led by Mike Ames, a NACE Certified Corrosion Consultant and global expert in cathodic protection (CP) and AC mitigation systems, our incident investigations go far beyond surface-level inspections. We identify what really happened, why it happened, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Real-World Corrosion Problems, Solved

Every corrosion incident tells a story — and we know how to read it. Whether it’s buried pipeline corrosion, flange isolation kit failure, or AC interference damage along high-voltage corridors, we approach each case with the precision of engineers and the curiosity of detectives.

Common incidents we address include:

  • Pipeline AC corrosion prevention and mitigation
    When pipelines run parallel to high-voltage transmission lines, induced currents can accelerate metal loss. Our team designs and verifies AC mitigation systems to control induced voltages, ensuring personnel safety and extending asset life.

  • Flange corrosion protection and isolation failures
    Using insights from field case studies, we diagnose and correct CP-caused corrosion at isolation flanges. Through detailed Corrosion Data and Facility Reviews, we develop targeted fixes — from isolation kit performance evaluations to optimized grounding and bonding solutions.

  • Water leaks and stray current corrosion
    Stray DC and AC currents from nearby lighting, substations, or pipeline rectifiers can cause leaks that seem mysterious — until we trace the interference currents back to their source. Our stray current corrosion mitigation services identify, model, and eliminate these hidden threats.

Refinery, chemical plant, and substation corrosion incidents
Complex infrastructures often experience electrical interference and buried infrastructure corrosion that standard maintenance teams can’t diagnose. We bring decades of cross-industry expertise in refinery corrosion control, chemical plant corrosion solutions, and electrical substation corrosion analysis to every project.

From Discovery to Design — A Proven, Solution-Focused Process

At Corrground, we don’t stop at reporting problems — we engineer answers.
Each investigation follows a structured, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) for pipelines approach that blends data, diagnostics, and design.

  1. Data & Facility Review
    We begin with a deep dive into your system’s history — CP system performance review, soil data, coating records, and prior test results. Our NACE-certified team uses proven methodologies and field testing tools to identify anomalies.

  2. Field Verification & Measurement
    Using techniques like LEF/EMF testing and on-site voltage/current mapping, we quantify the presence of corrosion interference currents or AC fault coupling. Field results guide every decision we make.

  3. Root Cause Analysis & Modeling
    Our engineers conduct advanced Corrosion Risk Assessment and Pipeline Corrosion Assessment modeling to simulate and visualize current flow, fault exposure, and corrosion density across affected areas.

  4. Mitigation Design & Recommendations
    Based on verified data, we provide corrosion control system design recommendations — from relocating negative leads to re-engineering grounding networks or implementing AC mitigation modeling with custom resistance profiles.

  5. Implementation Oversight & Post-Review
    Once corrective measures are installed (by you or a contractor), we perform follow-up testing and CP monitoring and maintenance to confirm performance. This ensures measurable results and sustained integrity.

Technical Excellence Meets Field Experience

Many consultants can identify a corroded section of pipe. Few can tell you why it happened, how fast it’s spreading, and how to stop it for good. Corrground Consulting combines technical expertise with hands-on field experience — from offshore oil platforms to municipal water systems.

Our deep experience includes:

  • AC and DC interference mitigation

     

  • Pipeline construction oversight and integrity verification

     

  • High Voltage AC Corridor Corrosion Modeling

     

  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs

     

  • Internal corrosion control for oil, gas, and water lines

     

  • ILI consulting and RSTRNG assessments

     

  • Buried infrastructure integrity reviews

A Corrosion Solution Provider You Can Trust

We know that when corrosion incidents occur, you need answers — fast. That’s why Corrground delivers a clear, actionable path forward rather than a stack of inconclusive reports. Our clients include pipeline operators, refineries, chemical plants, and utility providers who rely on our experience to protect billions in critical infrastructure.

Whether you’re managing oil and gas pipeline corrosion, assessing utility asset management risk, or addressing transmission power line corrosion, our team offers the practical insight and engineering rigor your systems demand.

As a trusted corrosion solution provider, Corrground is proud to help clients worldwide achieve safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure performance.

Why Choose Corrground Consulting?

  • Certified Expertise: NACE/AMPP-certified specialists with decades of real-world corrosion control experience.

  • Comprehensive Approach: From field testing to design, implementation, and ongoing review — we’re with you every step.

  • Proven Results: Our investigations have prevented millions in losses from leaks, product releases, and infrastructure downtime.

  • Client-Focused Solutions: We tailor each strategy to your specific assets, soils, voltages, and operating conditions.

When Corrosion Happens - Call the Experts Who Fix It

Corrosion incidents aren’t just technical problems — they’re operational risks, environmental liabilities, and public safety concerns. When you partner with Corrground Consulting, you get more than analysis. You get solutions built on decades of asset integrity consulting and pipeline corrosion control success.

If your system shows unexpected voltage shifts, recurring leaks, or unexplained metal loss, it’s time to act.
Let’s find it. Let’s fix it. Let’s protect your infrastructure.

Contact Corrground Consulting
Humble, TX | 713 598 7042 | ames.mike@gmail.com