What design considerations are critical when selecting pipe material for a system handling highly corrosive fluids?

When selecting pipe material for a system handling highly corrosive fluids, several design considerations are critical. First and foremost is the chemical compatibility of the pipe material with the specific fluid being transported. The material must be resistant to the type of corrosion that the fluid can cause, whether it be uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, or stress corrosion cracking. This resistance needs to be evaluated over the full range of operating temperatures and pressures. Secondly, the m....