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… Continue reading
For many years, VpCI®-337 waterborne fogging fluid has been an integral part of preservation plans around the world. It represents an easy and economical alternative to nitrogen purge for void space rust prevention. While it continues to be a viable option for those who have added it to their list… Continue reading
For all the research that has been done on CUI, the cost of CUI damage to industries with insulated piping and equipment continues to be disproportionately high. Oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, and maritime industries are especially hard hit, yet the very nature of the problem makes it easy to… Continue reading
The stakes of corrosion in the oil and gas industry can be astronomical, ranging from high maintenance and repair costs, to downtime and profit loss, to safety hazards from oil and gas leaks. The simple culprit: metal reacting with oxygen and moisture, degrading it back to its natural state. The… Continue reading
The stakes of corrosion in the oil and gas industry can be astronomical, ranging from high maintenance and repair costs, to downtime and profit loss, to safety hazards from oil and gas leaks. The simple culprit: metal reacting with oxygen and moisture, degrading it back to its natural state. The… Continue reading
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a longtime plague of petrochemical, refinery, and marine environments. The problem is so bad that an estimated 40-60% of piping maintenance costs in the oil and gas industry stem from CUI-related expenses. Even worse, undetected CUI on pipes carrying hazardous liquids may lead to leaks… Continue reading
