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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
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.
Strengthening Ties with the Offshore Industry at OTC 2023
It was great to have our team back in Houston May 1st-4th for the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)! With attendance rebounding at this major oil, gas, and offshore event, OTC 2023 offered even more opportunities than AMPP to have deep conversations with industry professionals facing real offshore corrosion problems. This year, we noticed an especially
NEWS ALERT: How Successful Was Your Last Drill Ship Layup?
With higher demand bringing more drill ships out of warm- or cold-stacking, now is an excellent time to evaluate how current methods of layup have failed or succeeded and take a wiser view for inevitable future market downturns. Given the practical benefits of Cortec® preservation materials, which do not require electricity or temperature controls, that wiser
NEWS ALERT: Cortec® VpCI® Emitters: A Clean, Convenient Way to Prevent Rust
Are you in search of a clean and convenient way to protect metals from rusting? With Cortec® VpCI® Emitters, all that you need is an enclosed space for easy and effective corrosion prevention. Learn the how, when, where, and what of VpCI® Emitters to get started! How Emitters Work No matter what size, shape, or style of VpCI® Emitter
CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT #644: Oil Company Part Preservation
A major international oil company needed cleaning, preservation, and storage of spares at a warehouse in Qatar. The climate was harsh, with high fluctuating temperatures, 90% humidity, and fine blowing sand. Pipes, flanges, valves, fittings, and bolts were among the large and small parts undergoing preservation. Rust removal was done with VpCI®-422 and VpCI®-423, followed by cleaning with VpCI®-414. VpCI®-368 was