Oil and gas facility owners and operators face numerous challenges regarding effective corrosion prevention, which can directly impact their ability to operate profitable, safe, and compliant facilities, says corrosion technologies developer Cortec. Oil and gas...
Corrosion specialist Cortec has advised industries to set up a rust removal station with Cortec VpCI-422, a USDA-certified biobased product, to preserve machine parts that get rusted. There are two types of companies that will typically benefit most from setting up a...
One of the beauties of a new facility is that everything has a fresh start, with less chance of breaking for many years. That does not, however, mean the facility should not take precautions against corrosion. In fact, protecting electricals and electronics from...
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...
New steel coils offer a wide canvas for corrosion to make its mark. This is among the last problems steel coil processors want to deal with. Oiling after acid pickling is one precaution that can help. However, processors who choose dry pickling will likely have more...
Corrosion Protection – Fluctuating markets and private interests mean that equipment and facility layup is a fact of life. Whether the shutdown at a paper mill, offshore platform, refinery, or power plant is temporary or permanent, asset owners must decide how to...
Many today are on the lookout for ways to implement sustainability into business and manufacturing. One simple way to do that is by instructing maintenance departments to exchange petroleum-based greases for biobased greases. In the food industry, Cortec® recommends...
The hospitality industry naturally requires extensive cleaning to maintain fresh lodging and restaurant facilities. With the increasing availability of probiotic cleaning products, these cleaners, enhanced with microorganisms and enzymes, are an excellent choice to...
One of the most difficult forms of corrosion to detect and prevent is corrosion under insulation (CUI), which occurs when moisture and corrosive agents penetrate the insulation layer of pipelines. CUI can cause severe damage to the pipeline material, leading to leaks,...
Geothermal power is an exciting source of renewable energy that requires effective corrosion solutions to protect the equipment. The steam from hot underground springs that runs turbines and generators is highly corrosive, containing chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide...
