Press release / April 2014 (Cortec Corporation)
Tribotec's partner Cortec has presented a system to reduce the risk of extensive corrosion attacks in production systems/equipment where it is difficult to optically find/monitor corrosion attacks. This system, Cortec CorroLogic System, includes a Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) programme that applies a systematic approach to corrosion assessments during insulation, repair and documentation.
The development and implementation of a comprehensive CUI programme is essential to reduce risks in production/equipment.
98% of all problems in insulated production systems/equipment are caused by moisture leading to infestation and thus negative mechanical impact. This jeopardises the functioning of equipment and insulation systems, and causes major economic and safety problems.
Cortec CorroLogic products, processes and equipment are used to reduce the impact of corrosion under insulation (CUI) in different types of environments. The equipment enables real-time measurements on the surface of insulated pipes. The process includes the application/use of Cortec's proven, patented multi-phase VpCI technology to eliminate corrosion attack on the surface. The CorroLogic system makes a big impact, limiting corrosion under the insulation without interruption for maintenance, without painting the surfaces and without removing the insulation.
Estimates from the oil and gas industry (USA) put the cost of corrosion under insulation at over $100 million annually. A thorough CUI programme would help plant managers and engineers to identify/build strategies for implementation. This would include the possibility of preventive measures, early detection, mitigation of damage, development of customised maintenance programmes for continuous monitoring of detrimental effects of CUI.
Contact us on 031-887880 and we will come to you and go through your process.
Contact one of us in the corrosion protection group:
Stefan Fältengård: 0705-28 28 79
Mats Gunnemyr: 0702-83 07 66
Mats Holmvik: 0766-77 04 00
Henrik Stjerslev Jakobsen: +45 2070-3330, Denmark
