Title:
Saline Water Concrete: Corrosion Protection Strategy for Production Plants
Author(s):
Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed and Antonio Nanni
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
48
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
43-46
Keywords:
Corrosion, saline water concrete, durability
DOI:
10.14359/51752075
Date:
10/1/2026
Abstract:
Efforts toward the use of saline water and sea sand are occurring worldwide. Saline water concrete offers sustainability benefits by using seawater, brackish water, or produced water, thereby reducing the use of fresh water. Challenges include equipment corrosion, which is addressed through protective strategies such as using fiberglass materials, cathodic protection, and post-production washing methods.
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