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Case History Spotlight #610: Wet Layup of Mooring Buoys
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
NEWS ALERT: Is It Time to Review Your Preservation Specifications?
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
PRESS RELEASE: Take the Next Logical Step: Tank Bottom Protection at Any Stage of Service Life
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
NEWS ALERT: Filling in the Gaps of Cased Pipeline Corrosion Protection
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
NEWS ALERT: Hydrotesting: What’s the Right Corrosion Inhibitor for Your Job?
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
Case History Spotlight #698: Fast and Easy Protection of Oil and Gas Equipment
A large manufacturer in Southeast Asia needed corrosion protection during hydrotesting, shipping, and storage of a variety of newly fabricated oil and gas equipment. They used VpCI®-649 BD to protect the boiler and drum during hydrotesting and applied VpCI®-609 to all equipment (reactors, vessels, columns, drums, separators, etc.) for six months of protection during shipping and prior to commissioning.