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Corrosion Solution Technology

What technologies are available to solve pipe corrosion?

Evolution of Pipe Corrosion Control Technologies
  1. 1st Generation: Chemical Inhibitors (1960s–)
    • May accelerate corrosion depending on dosage
    • Overuse can cause secondary environmental pollution
    • Long-term use may be harmful to human health
  2. 2nd Generation: Epoxy Coating (1980s–)
    • Generates environmental hormones → harmful to health
    • Being phased out or restricted worldwide, including Korea
  3. 3rd Generation: Water Treatment Methods (1990s–)
    • Includes ionization, magnetism, electrochemical, and electrical methods
    • Reliability of magnetism and electrochemical methods not fully verified
    • Electrical methods mainly used for industrial and wastewater applications
  4. 4th Generation: Pipe Cleaning (2000s–)
    • Decreases pipe performance (functionality)
    • Fast re-contamination (reoccurs within 6 months–2 years)
    • Requires repeated maintenance
    • Causes water waste

Various technologies have been developed to address corrosion issues in water supply pipes. However, they have limitations in terms of performance, cost, environmental impact, and effectiveness.
Today, ionization-based water treatment systems—proven to be eco-friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient—are becoming the industry standard.

The only true solution for pipe management is Jinhaeng RSI

History of Water Treatment Systems
  1. Since the 1950s, more than 5,000 types of water treatment systems have been developed and marketed worldwide, mainly in developed countries.
  2. In Korea, since the early 1990s, over 40 types of water treatment systems have been imported and sold, but most failed in the market.
    Types: ionization, magnetic, electrochemical, and electrical systems
    Major importing countries: the United States, Japan, Russia, Israel, and Europe
  3. Causes of Failure
    Lack of consistency between theoretical performance and actual field results
    Failure to verify performance under different environmental and water conditions
    Lack of expertise, field validation, management, and accountability in corrosion control

Types and Limitations of Pipe Corrosion Solutions

  • Pipe Replacement
    • High construction costs due to excavation work
    • Inconvenience during replacement; issues may reoccur after installation
    • High cost makes it a last-resort solution for pipe management
  • Coating
    • Only removes rust, scale, and slime temporarily
    • Risk of harmful substances such as bisphenol A (BPA)
    • Increasingly restricted or banned in many countries, including Korea
  • Pipe Cleaning
    • Lower cost but requires regular repetition, leading to ongoing expenses
    • Causes inconvenience to residents
    • Reduces pipe performance; serves only as a temporary solution
  • Chemical Treatment (Corrosion Inhibitors, etc.)
    • Lowest initial cost but requires continuous dosing
    • Potential health risks
    • Causes water quality deterioration and secondary environmental pollution

Evaluation of Pipe Corrosion Solutions

Category Key Features
Jinhaeng RSI (Water Piping System Enhancer)
  • Certified environmental technology and quality-assured procurement product
  • Highly cost-effective (approx. 1/20 of pipe replacement cost)
  • Product lifespan of over 20 years with proven performance
Pipe Cleaning
  • Requires periodic cleaning every 6 months (not a fundamental solution)
  • Short-term treatment; not cost-effective
  • Cannot prevent internal pipe damage or lifespan reduction
Chemical Treatment (Corrosion Inhibitors)
  • Low initial cost but not suitable for drinking water systems
  • Causes water quality deterioration and potential health risks
  • Requires continuous dosing; may exceed recommended standards
Epoxy Coating
  • Risk of harmful substances (e.g., endocrine disruptors)
  • Coating deterioration may lead to microplastic issues
  • Being phased out globally
Pipe Replacement
  • Very high cost (significant financial burden)
  • Corrosion issues may reoccur over time
  • Causes large amounts of waste and long-term construction inconvenience
Category Technology Cost Efficiency Safety Convenience Eco-Friendliness ESG (Carbon Emissions)
Jinhaeng RSI (Water Piping System Enhancer) ● ● ● ○ ● ●
Pipe Cleaning ▲ ▲ ○ ○ ▲ ▲
Corrosion Inhibitors X ○ XX ● XX ▲
Epoxy Coating ▲ X XX ▲ XX ●
Pipe Replacement ● XX ● XX XX XX

※ Rating Scale: Excellent (●), Good (○), Fair (▲), Poor (X), Very Poor (XX)

Cost Comparison of Pipe Corrosion Solutions

Method Process Cost Notes
Pipe Replacement Stainless Steel
(SS304)		 approx. $4,000
  • High cost
  • Risk of heavy metal leaching
 세대관 제외
Copper Pipe approx. $2,500
  • Blue water occurrence
PVC (PE, PP, etc.) approx. $1,200
  • Not suitable for hot water systems
Chemical Treatment (Corrosion Inhibitors) Chemical dosing approx. $50/year
  • Potential health risks
  • Total cost over 15 years: approx. $7,500 + maintenance
 세대관 포함
Epoxy Coating Internal pipe epoxy lining approx. $1,800
  • Risk of harmful substances → restricted in advanced countries
  • Coating deterioration → cannot prevent corrosion long-term
 세대관 제외
Jinhaeng RSI Installed externally on the pipe approx. $100–$200
  • Prevents and removes rust, scale, and slime
  • Improves water quality
  • Extends pipe lifespan
 세대관 포함
  • Based on a typical apartment unit, costs may vary depending on conditions.
  • For a single-building pipeline replacement (approx. 1 km), construction costs can reach around $200,000.
  • → With Jinhaeng RSI, similar results can be achieved at a significantly lower cost.