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The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion Everett Collier

The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion By Everett Collier

The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion by Everett Collier


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Summary

Presents useful information for boatowners. This book describes how to find corrosion problems before they're obvious, take steps to prevent corrosion, and protect all kinds of metal in every part of the boat and rigging. It also has information on guarding against electrolysis.

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The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion Summary

The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion by Everett Collier

Boatowners fight a never-ending war against the pitiless enemy - corrosion. Everett Collier comes to the rescue with this comprehensive, very readable handbook, telling the boatowner how to: find corrosion problems before they're obvious; take simple steps to prevent corrosion; protect all kinds of metal in every part of the boat and rigging; guard against the dangers of electrolysis. Boatowners will save themselves money, time, and headaches with the benefit of Collier's practical wisdom.

About Everett Collier

Everett Collier is an electrical engineer, an avid cruising sailor and powerboater, and an amateur boatbuilder. He was most recently a director of technology in GTE's Precision Materials Group. He lectures and consults in advanced manufacturing technology management and is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Boat & Yacht Council.

Table of Contents

List of TablesIntroductionAcknowledgments1. Basic Molecular Theory2. Basic Chemical Theory3. Basic Electrical Theory4. Basic Corrosion Processes5. Electrochemical or Self-Corrosion6. Galvanic Corrosion7. Electrolytic Corrosion8. Iron and Iron Alloys9. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys10. Nickel and Nickel Alloys11. Copper and Copper Alloys12. Other Marine Metals13. Cathodic Protection Systems14. Corrosion Avoidance15. Coating to Prevent Corrosion16. Hull Corrosion17. Propulsion Systems18. Electrical and Electronic Systems19. Plumbing Systems20. Deck Gear21. Masts, Spars, and RiggingAppendix 1. Abbreviations and SymbolsAppendix 2. Conversion FactorsAppendix 3. Quantity, Size, and Placement of Zinc AnodesAppendix 4. UNS Equivalent GradesAppendix 5. Weights of Common MaterialsAppendix 6. Wire Table: Standard Annealed Copper Wire (AWG)Appendix 7. Properties of MetalsAppendix 8. GlossaryBibliographyIndex

Additional information

CIN0071550194G
9780071550192
0071550194
The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion by Everett Collier
Used - Good
Hardback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
20000916
314
N/A
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