2018016 ROD WEAR AND CORROSION PREVENTION PRINCIPLES

Rod wear and corrosion have a complex relationship that is often misunderstood of oversimplified.  This paper provides a technical framework and provides empirical evidence of principles that clarify this complex relationship.  In particular, this paper will review stress levels and metal failure mechanisms that dispel many commonly held beliefs.  A better understanding of these principles will lead to opportunities to reduce an operator’s total operating footprint.