Section 34 Material characterisation: corrosion

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 34 Material characterisation: corrosion

Section 34 Material characterisation: corrosion

34.1 Functional objective

34.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be constructed from materials for which the corrosion characteristics are acceptable in all foreseeable operating conditions.

34.2 Performance requirements

34.2.1 The range of environmental conditions for corrosion characterisation is to be defined. The criteria are to be representative of submarine operating conditions.

34.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are sensitive to corrosion are to be identified in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 4 Materials. The corrosion response of materials shall be determined in accordance with a recognised standard.

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