Question

Which of the following phenomenon that results in rapid corrosion on the inside of large storage tanks occurs when moisture-laden salt air is drawn in?

(a) Sheltering

(b) Breathing

(c) Exhalation

(d) Crevice

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My doubt is from Environments in section Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Breathing

The best explanation: Breathing results in rapid corrosion on the inside of large storage tanks occurs when moisture-laden salt air is drawn in. This can be prevented by protective coatings for steels and blanketing with nitrogen or dry air inside the tank.