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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
PRESS RELEASE: Minimizing FPSO Downtime with Corrosion Protection During Fabrication
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
Case History Spotlight #707: Preservation of FPSO Offloading System
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
NEWS ALERT: Two Ways to Fight CUI Under Existing Insulation
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
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