Cortec® is looking forward to sharing CorroLogic® corrosion solutions at the NISTM 16th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Conference & Trade Show in The Woodlands, Texas! With the 2021 release of API Technical Report 655, “Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors for Storage Tanks,” and this year’s release of the AMPP SP21474-2023 standard on “External Corrosion Control of On-Grade Carbon Steel Storage Tank
Floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units are on the upward trend in the oil and gas industry because of their flexibility to meet changing demands in an unpredictable market. Yet, without good preservation strategies during construction and delivery, FPSO fabricators and owners can be in for a negative surprise when they encounter corrosion problems during FPSO
A shipyard needed to make sure various equipment onboard a FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) unit remained corrosion-free during construction and commissioning. After a detailed site visit from Cortec’s rep, the following products were selected and applied: • VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink Film for various topside equipment• VpCI®-368 for machined surfaces and flange faces prior to covering• CorrLube™ VpCI® Lithium EP
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a rampant problem in the oil and gas industry and other sectors where insulated piping is common. The same insulation that traps moisture also hides the resulting corrosion, meaning damage could be catastrophic before it is discovered. Cortec® offers a unique approach to fighting this problem through the application of Vapor
Tanks and tank farms are everywhere in the industrial world. Many tanks are used to store liquids. Others are used for mixing, dipping, or cleaning. Coatings are typically needed to protect the metal surfaces from rusting and provide a good appearance. Some environments demand more protection than others. It is therefore imperative to select the
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
