ECDA

External Corrosion Direct Assessment

A structured process used to evaluate buried or submerged pipelines for external corrosion without excavation or internal inspection tools. ECDA combines historical data review indirect examinations direct examinations and post-assessment analysis enabling pipeline operators to identify assess and mitigate external corrosion threats while prioritizing maintenance resources ensuring pipeline integrity preventing leaks extending infrastructure life and complying with regulatory requirements through systematic non-intrusive evaluation techniques.