THE CURRENT STATE OF PIPELINE CORROSION PROTECTION WITH POLYMER COATINGS

Corrosion of pipelines is one of the main reasons for reducing their service life and operational characteristics. Pipelines are aggressively exposed to various external factors, such as chemical compounds, temperature fluctuations, mechanical loads, etc., which contributes to the development of corrosion. One of the most effective methods of corrosion protection is the use of polymer coatings, which form a reliable barrier between the metal surface and the aggressive external environment. The article discusses modern achievements in the field of polymer coatings for pipeline protection, their features, advantages and disadvantages, as well as application methods and applications. A wide range of polymer materials such as epoxy, polyurethane and polyethylene coatings are analyzed, as well as the prospects for their further improvement using nanotechnology.