An equipment manufacturer has recently encountered a corrosion problem caused by the test water flowing through its new locomotive engine cooling systems. As a result, it was necessary to protect such systems from corrosion during outdoor storage between different...
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...
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...
