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
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
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.
