Pipe rust prevention, the British Museum has introduced NMR pipe protectors.

Pipe rust prevention, the British Museum has introduced NMR pipe protectors.

The British Museum prevents red rust in the air conditioning hot water pipes with the anti-rust device "NMR Pipe Protector" and verifies its pipe longevity effect.

The British Museum has undergone multiple renovations over the years, but the building is over 264 years old. It is an important museum that needs to continue to exist in the future, but the issue of building deterioration cannot be avoided. One of those issues was the concern of leaks due to the deterioration of the heating hot water piping from red rust. In March 2016, we verified whether the 'NMR Pipe Protector' is truly an effective measure against red rust in piping by installing one unit on the air conditioning hot water piping and conducting iron content tests in the same circulating hot water before and after installation. Before the installation of the NMR Pipe Protector, the iron content in the water was very high due to red rust. Three weeks after installation, it measured 3.44 mg/L, and five weeks after installation, it dropped significantly to 0.2 mg/L, demonstrating the effectiveness of red rust prevention as it matched the drinking water standard of 0.2 mg/L. It has been recognized that if the NMR Pipe Protector continues to be used, the lifespan of the piping can be extended to match the lifespan of the building. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*