Standards Development

Scope

This document specifies the terminology related to the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle series of standards, including terms related to basics,terms related to profession, and terms related to industries.

It is applicable to various types of corrosion control engineering projects.

Purpose

The concept of corrosion control engineering life cycle is introduced for the first time from an engineering .perspective in the form of life cycle. It takes a holistic approach, considering global aspects and harnessing resources from both technological and non-technological factors worldwide. The aim is to ensure the health and safety of individuals, protection of life and property, national security, and ecological environment in economic operations. The concept focuses on optimizing the selection and coordination of all factors along the entire chain of economic, long-life cycle, and green environmental benefits. By utilizing modern intelligent artificial for comprehensive system engineering and resource allocation, a comprehensive and systematic set of standards is developed.

These standards are characterized by their integrative nature, systematic approach, mutual coordination, interconnection, interweaving, and mutual support. They effectively guide corrosion control work and provide passive or active control measures for corrosion control engineering. Thus, they systematically, comprehensively, and fundamentally address corrosion control issues. This theoretical framework was recognized as the best strategy and measure for comprehensively solving corrosion problems at the 5th International Conference. It has gained widespread acceptance in the industry and is being globally promoted in a standardized form. The international standardization system for the corrosion control engineering life cycle not only establishes the main body of standards for the corrosion control engineering life cycle but also develops corresponding assurance systems to ensure the continuous scientific, applicability, timeliness, effectiveness, and integrity of the main body of standards. These two systems coordinate, support, and promote each other.

Currently, the core standard ISO 23123:2020 of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle standard system has been officially approved and published worldwide by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This standard serves as the primary standard in the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle standard system. In addition to the core standard, ISO 23123:2020, several supporting standards and sub-core standards have been published. These include ISO 23222:2020 Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle - Risk Assessment, ISO 23221:2020 - Pipeline Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle - General Requirements, and ISO 24239:2022 - Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle in Fossil Fuel Power Plants - General Requirements. Furthermore, a series of sub-core standards in the intermediate areas, such as "Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle of Power Transmission and Transformation System - General Requirements" and " Nuclear Power Plants Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle - General Requirements," have been proposed and are about to be issued. Currently, there is an urgent need to develop the "Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle- Vocabulary " based on the core standard ISO 23123:2020, as well as the related supporting and sub-core standards. This will establish a common language for the international standardization system of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle by using standardized and accurate terminology. This new supporting standard aims to facilitate effective communication among global professionals in the field. It will enable the users of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle standard system to correctly understand and employ the implied meanings of the terminology in the standards. This will help avoid confusion caused by inconsistent use of terminology, ensuring that the core standard system continuously fulfils its role with scientific, practical, timely, effective, and comprehensive characteristics. Ultimately, it will contribute to the effective control of corrosion. Additionally, the standardization and definition of relevant terminology in the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle will provide guidelines for the development and revision of the series of standards in the CorrosionControl Engineering Life Cycle. It will also promote the widespread use of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle series of standards, and drive the establishment and development of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle system. The supporting standard "Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle—Vocabulary" will be developed in conjunction with the core standard ISO 23123:2020. It establishes initial definitions for the terminology associated with the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle series of standards. As scientific and technological advancements continue, human civilization progresses, and our understanding of the Corrosion Control Engineering Life Cycle concept improves, the connotations, scope, and meanings of certain terms defined in this standard may undergo significant changes. It is also possible that some words and concepts may need to be incorporated and defined within the scope of this standard. Therefore, the revision of this standard at the appropriate time is both possible and necessary.