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PRESS RELEASE: Are You Counting the Cost of Corrosion?PRESS RELEASE:
The global cost of corrosion was an estimated $2.5 trillion USD in 2016, according to a study published by NACE International. Allowing for inflation, that number could easily surpass $3 trillion USD today. Unfortunately, many are not aware of the high price tag of corrosion even for individual businesses and corporations. Cortec® Corporation therefore encourages manufacturers,
PRESS RELEASE: The Most Logical Fogging Fluid for Void Space Preservation
Industrial workers encounter voids everywhere: in equipment, in piping, in packages, and even in structures. The challenge comes when these voids need short- or long-term preservation against corrosion. Such areas cannot typically be protected by applying a coat of protective paint or a rust preventative oil. VpCI® fogging fluids are an excellent alternative that makes preservation
NEWS ALERT: Is Your Backup Offshore Power System Ready for Emergencies?
Lightning strikes, strong winds, hurricanes, corrosion, or equipment malfunctions can cause power outages on an offshore oil rig. The loss of electricity can lead to lost production, safety hazards, and even oil spills. Backup power systems and UPSs (uninterrupted power supplies) are therefore indispensable. But what happens if those backup power systems fail or are
NEWS ALERT: Visit Cortec® at NISTM to Learn about Corrosion Protection on ASTs!
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