EN 12502-5:2004
(Main)Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron, unalloyed and low alloyed steels
Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron, unalloyed and low alloyed steels
This document reviews the influencing factors for the corrosion likelihood of bare unalloyed or low alloyed ferrous materials (mild steels and cast irons) used as tubes, tanks and equipment in water distribution and storage systems, except for water intended for human consumption.
NOTE See EN 12502-1.
Korrosionsschutz metallischer Werkstoffe - Hinweise zur Abschätzung der Korrosionswahrscheinlichkeit in Wasserverteilungs- und speichersystemen - Teil 5: Einflussfaktoren für Gusseisen, unlegierte und niedriglegierte Stähle
Dieses Dokument gibt einen Überblick über die Einflussfaktoren für die Korrosionswahrscheinlichkeit von unlegierten und niedriglegierten Eisenwerkstoffen (Stahl und Gusseisen), die als Rohre, Behälter und Apparate in Wasserverteilungs- und -speichersystemen mit Ausnahme von Wässern, die für den menschlichen Gebrauch bestimmt sind, eingesetzt werden.
ANMERKUNG Siehe prEN 12502-1:2004.
Protection des matériaux métalliques contre la corrosion - Recommandations pour l'évaluation du risque de corrosion dans les installations de distribution et de stockage d'eau - Partie 5 : Facteurs à considérer pour la fonte, les aciers non alliés et faiblement alliés
Le présent document étudie les facteurs d'influence du risque de corrosion des tubes, réservoirs et équipements composés de matériaux ferreux (aciers doux et fontes) non alliés ou faiblement alliés, sans revêtement, dans les installations de distribution et stockage d'eau, excepté l'eau destinée à la consommation humaine
NOTE Voir prEN 12502-1.
Protikorozijska zaščita kovinskih materialov - Navodilo za ocenjevanje verjetnosti nastanka korozije v porazdeljeni vodi in skladiščnih sistemih - 5. del: Vplivni dejavniki za lito železo, nelegirana in malolegirana jekla
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Dec-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2005
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 262 - Metallic and other inorganic coatings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 262/WG 10 - Corrosion likelihood
- Current Stage
- 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Oct-2025
- Completion Date
- 15-Oct-2025
Overview
EN 12502-5:2004 (CEN) is a guidance standard on the assessment of corrosion likelihood for bare unalloyed and low-alloy ferrous materials - primarily cast iron, mild steel and low-alloy steels - used as pipes, tanks and equipment in water distribution and storage systems (excluding water intended for human consumption). It is Part 5 of the EN 12502 series and complements the general guidance in EN 12502-1:2004. The document describes corrosion types, influential factors and how these combine to express corrosion risk as a likelihood rather than a deterministic rule.
Key topics
- Types of corrosion covered
- Uniform corrosion
- Pitting corrosion (including microbially enhanced pitting)
- Selective corrosion (e.g., graphitic corrosion in grey cast iron, grooving at certain welds)
- Bimetallic corrosion
- Erosion corrosion
- Influencing factor groups
- Material characteristics (composition, microstructure, surface condition)
- Water characteristics (dissolved oxygen, pH, bicarbonate, calcium, chlorides, sulfates, organics)
- Design and construction (dead legs, crevices, joint quality)
- Pressure testing and commissioning (residual water, foreign debris)
- Operating conditions (flow regime, temperature, stagnation, periodic refill)
- Practical technical guidance
- Conditions that favour formation of protective layers: e.g. oxygen > 3 mg/l, pH > 7.0, HCO3- > 2 mmol/l and Ca2+ > 1 mmol/l (as noted in the standard).
- Situations of increased risk (examples): stagnant dead-legs, periodic draining/refilling, waters high in chlorides/sulfates/nitrates, organic-rich waters that support microbial activity.
- Nature of the document
- Guidance only - does not prescribe mandatory rules; final assessments require a corrosion expert or trained technical personnel.
Applications
- Designers and engineers: integrate corrosion likelihood considerations when selecting uncoated steel or cast iron components for non-potable water systems.
- Asset owners and operators: evaluate existing pipelines and storage systems to decide on maintenance, lining or additional corrosion protection.
- Failure analysts and consultants: use the influencing-factor framework to diagnose causes of tuberculation, red/black water, sludge formation, pit initiation and perforation.
- Commissioning teams: apply recommendations to reduce pitting risk during pressure testing and system start-up.
Related standards
- EN 12502-1:2004 - General guidance on corrosion likelihood assessment.
- Other parts of EN 12502 series: Part 2 (copper alloys), Part 3 (hot-dip galvanised ferrous materials), Part 4 (stainless steels).
Keywords: EN 12502-5:2004, corrosion assessment, cast iron corrosion, mild steel, water distribution systems, pitting corrosion, uniform corrosion, corrosion likelihood, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12502-5:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron, unalloyed and low alloyed steels". This standard covers: This document reviews the influencing factors for the corrosion likelihood of bare unalloyed or low alloyed ferrous materials (mild steels and cast irons) used as tubes, tanks and equipment in water distribution and storage systems, except for water intended for human consumption. NOTE See EN 12502-1.
This document reviews the influencing factors for the corrosion likelihood of bare unalloyed or low alloyed ferrous materials (mild steels and cast irons) used as tubes, tanks and equipment in water distribution and storage systems, except for water intended for human consumption. NOTE See EN 12502-1.
EN 12502-5:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.99 - Other pipeline components; 77.060 - Corrosion of metals; 91.140.60 - Water supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Korrosionsschutz metallischer Werkstoffe - Hinweise zur Abschätzung der Korrosionswahrscheinlichkeit in Wasserverteilungs- und
speichersystemen - Teil 5: Einflussfaktoren für Gusseisen, unlegierte und niedriglegierte StähleProtection des matériaux métalliques contre la corrosion - Recommandations pour l'évaluation du risque de corrosion dans les installations de distribution et de stockage d'eau - Partie 5 : Facteurs a considérer pour la fonte, les aciers non alliés et faiblement alliésProtection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron, unalloyed and low alloyed steels91.140.60Sistemi za oskrbo z vodoWater supply systems77.060Korozija kovinCorrosion of metals23.040.99Drugi sestavni deli za cevovodeOther pipeline componentsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12502-5:2004SIST EN 12502-5:2005en01-marec-2005SIST EN 12502-5:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12502-5December 2004ICS 77.060; 23.040.99; 91.140.60English versionProtection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance onthe assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution andstorage systems - Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron,unalloyed and low alloyed steelsProtection des matériaux métalliques contre la corrosion -Recommandations pour l'évaluation du risque de corrosiondans les installations de distribution et stockage d'eau -Partie 5 : Facteurs à considérer pour la fonte, les aciersnon alliés et faiblement alliésKorrosionsschutz metallischer Werkstoffe - Hinweise zurAbschätzung der Korrosionswahrscheinlichkeit inWasserverteilungs- und
speichersystemen - Teil 5:Einflussfaktoren für Gusseisen, unlegierte undniedriglegierte StähleThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 November 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12502-5:2004: ESIST EN 12502-5:2005
Part 4: Influencing factors for stainless steels Part 5: Influencing factors for cast iron, unalloyed and low alloyed steels Together these five parts constitute a package of interrelated European Standards with a common date of withdrawal (dow) of 2005-06. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
As a result of the complex interactions between the various influencing factors, the extent of corrosion can only be expressed in terms of likelihood. This document is a guidance document and does not set explicit rules for the use of unalloyed and low alloy ferrous materials in water systems. It can be used to minimize the likelihood of corrosion damages occurring by: assisting in designing, installing and operating systems from an anti-corrosion point of view; evaluating the need for additional corrosion protection methods for a new or existing system; assisting in failure analysis, when failures occur in order to prevent repeat failures occurring. However, a corrosion expert, or at least a person with technical training and experience in the corrosion field is required to give an accurate assessment of corrosion likelihood or failure analysis.
NOTE See EN 12502-1. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12502-1:2004, Protection of metallic materials against corrosion — Guidance on the assessment of corrosion likelihood in water distribution and storage systems — Part 1: General. EN ISO 8044:1999, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Basic terms and definitions (ISO 8044:1999). 3 Terms, definitions, and symbols 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 8044:1999 and EN 12502-1:2004 apply. 3.2 Symbols c(O2)
concentration of oxygen in mmol/l c(HCO3-)
concentration of hydrogen carbonate ions in mmol/l c(Ca2+)
concentration of calcium ions in mmol/l 4 Types of corrosion 4.1 General The most common types of corrosion are described in EN 12502-1:2004, Clause 4.
The types of corrosion considered for steels and cast irons are the following: uniform corrosion; pitting corrosion; selective corrosion; bimetallic corrosion; erosion corrosion. SIST EN 12502-5:2005
> 3 mg/l
and pH
> 7,0
and c(HCO3-)
> 2 mmol/l and c(Ca2+)
> 1 mmol/l
The type and concentration of natural components (e.g. phosphates, aluminosilicates) dissolved in the water can play an important part in the formation of protective layers. In the absence of protective layers, the corrosion rate is determined by the concentration of oxidizing agents and/or acidic agents, e.g. carbon dioxide. The uniform corrosion rate is very low if: c(O2)
< 0,1 mg/l and
pH
> 8,5 SIST EN 12502-5:2005
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