Section 6 Material corrosion control
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 4 Materials - Section 6 Material corrosion control

Section 6 Material corrosion control

Parent topic: Chapter 4 Materials

6.1 Functional objective

6.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be provided with suitable corrosion prevention appropriate for the environmental conditions foreseeable and possible periods of inspection.

6.2 Performance requirements

6.2.1 The inspection survey and access requirements for the submarine, systems, equipment and components are to be defined.

6.2.2 The range of internal and external environmental conditions for the life of the submarine are to be defined. See Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 2 Transverse Criteria.

6.2.3 Suitable corrosion prevention measures for the submarine, systems, equipment and components are to be identified, these are to be appropriate for the design life of the submarine and proposed maintenance regime.

6.2.4 The combination of dissimilar materials shall not cause adverse corrosion.

6.2.5 A method for identifying and controlling the installation of materials that are sensitive to corrosion, where degradation may adversely affect the safety and integrity of the submarine shall be provided.

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