High operating costs, rising inflation, aging plants that need capital investment, or simply corporate restructuring: these are all reasons business leaders choose to shut down aging mills or plants that have become regional icons. Whatever the rationale and public response, plant owners are still left with the question of how to minimize losses by preserving
The Middle East client wanted to leave balance and ballast testing water in mooring buoys during export shipping to the Mediterranean. They decided to add VpCI®-649 BD to the fresh water used and were very happy with the solution. In this way, they were able to satisfy their corrosion protection needs during wet layup without
It is not uncommon for a company with a preservation specification to continue using the same products and processes without reviewing the specification for a decade or two. However, because of the continuing development of new technologies and improved processes, Cortec® encourages end users to bring their old specs to Cortec® for review to ensure they are
Thousands of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) around the world face the challenge of achieving safety and longevity. Not least among concerns is the corrosion that attacks hidden tank bottoms and can lead to costly repairs or dangerous leaks. While the characteristics of these environments make corrosion protection difficult, the nature of CorroLogic® VpCI® Technology makes it a formidable opponent
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) techniques have reduced the number of new cased pipeline crossings installed under roads. However, that does not eliminate the fact that hundreds of thousands of existing cased pipelines around the world still have less than satisfactory corrosion protection. CorroLogic® VpCI® Gel Filler equips pipeline owners and maintenance crews to launch a campaign for pipeline integrity
When it comes to corrosion protection during hydrostatic testing, it is hard to beat the convenience and performance of the VpCI®-649 Series. However, it is also good to remember that some applications require varying doses of VpCI®-649 or a different product altogether. The following tips can help you narrow down your choice for optimal results. What
