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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Long Term Storage of Ships During COVID-19 Shutdown<\/p><\/h1><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Now, more than ever, companies need to protect their capital assets and WIP-cycle components in this time of uncertainty and unplanned shutdowns. Due to the impact of COVID-19, society must embrace the adage, \u201cHope for the best. Plan for the worst.\u201d Even after this is over, it will take time for the supply and demand sides of the market to synchronize. To ease the process, equipment needs to be protected in such a manner that it can be put back into commission with minimal effort to meet market demand.<\/p>\n
Cortec\u00ae<\/sup> Corp. is working hard during this crisis to offer help and support across all industry sectors, putting its technical expertise at the disposal of its customers to assist them in the following areas:<\/p>\n
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- Preservation of laid up vessels<\/li>\n
- Preservation of material in inventory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As manufacturing facilities are shutting down and going into a state of forced layup for an indefinite period, keeping these assets corrosion-free is essential to ensuring they can be reinstated and operational as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Corrosion is a major problem for idle equipment and assets, especially in the presence of moist, salt-laden air or fluctuating humidity that forms condensation on electrical systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, bolts, valves, and motors, to name a few components. Corrosion results in<\/p>\n
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- Premature equipment failure<\/li>\n
- Unnecessary and non-budgeted repair and replacement costs<\/li>\n
- Costly delays in reinstatement of vehicles, plants, and equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How Can We Combat This?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology is designed to protect assets and equipment during shutdown and storage. It is based on the formation of a molecular barrier that protects ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces from oxygen and electrolytes, thus breaking the corrosion cycle. Cortec\u00ae<\/sup> VpCI\u00ae<\/sup> materials provide total corrosion protection to equipment of all types, from small electronic components to large oil and gas module piping internals.<\/p>\n
Preservation Various Types of Ships<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n
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\n\t \nProduct<\/th> Dosage\/Volume Protected<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-101<\/td> 1 ft3 (.028 m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-105<\/td> 5 ft3 (.141 m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-111<\/td> 10 ft3 (.311 m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-308 Pouch<\/td> 35ft3 (1 m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-415<\/td> 10% solution by volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t M-531<\/td> .5 oz\/ft3 (.52 l\/m3) when fogged and 5% solution by volume when added to oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-337<\/td> .5 oz\/ft3 (.52 l\/m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-707<\/td> .2% by volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t M-640 L<\/td> 3% by volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-649<\/td> .5% by volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-645<\/td> 75% by volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t VpCI\u00ae-609<\/td> .5 oz.\/ft3 (.52 l\/m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Boiler Dragon\u2122<\/td> .5 oz.\/ft3 (.52 l\/m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Boiler Lizard\u00ae<\/td> 1 tube protects 1000 gallons (134 ft3, 3.8 m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Boiler Gecko\u2122<\/td> .5 oz.\/ft3 (.52 l\/m3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Preservation Guideline: (NOTE: Compatibility of all products added to systems should be verified)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n
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\n\t \nLocation<\/th> Product<\/th> Procedure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Guard rails<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-423, VpCI\u00ae-415, EcoShield\u00ae 386<\/td> Remove rust with VpCI\u00ae-423, Wash with VpCI\u00ae-415, Coat with EcoShield\u00ae 386 clear or color of choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Decks, bulkheads & hull<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-395, VpCI\u00ae-384, VpCI\u00ae-423, VpCI\u00ae-415<\/td> Clean all surfaces for dirt and debris from surface, remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae-423 and wash\/neutralize with VpCI\u00ae-415. Apply two coats of VpCI\u00ae-395 and topcoat with VpCI\u00ae-384<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Deck plates\/grating<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-423, VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae-396, Corrverter\u00ae<\/td> Clean all surfaces for dirt and debris from surface, remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae-423 and wash\/neutralize with VpCI\u00ae-415. OPTION: Instead of using VpCI\u00ae-423 you can apply CorrVerter\u00ae to the rust which turns the hematite to magnetite which can be painted. Paint with VpCI-396<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Electronics and electrical controls<\/td> ElectriCorr\u00ae VpCI\u00ae-239, VpCI\u00ae-101, VpCI\u00ae-105, VpCI\u00ae-111, VpCI\u00ae-308 pouch<\/td> Spray all contacts with ElectriCorr\u00ae VpCI\u00ae-239, Place the appropriate size emitter into cabinet\/panel. VpCI\u00ae-101, VpCI\u00ae-105, VpCI\u00ae-111 and VpCI\u00ae-308 pouch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Motors & Generators<\/td> ElectriCorr\u00ae VpCI\u00ae-239, VpCI\u00ae-105, VpCI\u00ae-111, VpCI\u00ae-308 pouch, M-531<\/td> For open frame motors and generators fog the core with ElectriCorr\u00ae VpCI\u00ae-239, Place the appropriate size emitter into motor junction boxes. Protect oil system with M-531<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Pumps & Compressors<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-337, M-531<\/td> Fog VpC\u00aeI-337 into the interior of all pumps, compressors and associated piping except for oil systems. For systems circulating oil, fog the internals with M-531. Treat all equipment lubrication systems with M-531<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Diesel Engines<\/td> M-640L, M-531, VpCI\u00ae-707, VpCI\u00ae-371, VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae- 423<\/td> Clean external surfaces with VpCI\u00ae-415, Remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae-423, wash\/neutralize are with VpCI\u00ae-415, Coat high temperature sections with VpCI\u00ae-371 aluminum, Add M-640L to cooling system if closed loop, Add VpCI\u00ae-707 to fuel tank and fog into turbocharger intake, Add M-531 to engine oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Gearbox<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae-423, M-531<\/td> Clean external surfaces with VpCI\u00ae-415, remove any rust with VpCIv-423, Fog or add M-531 to the lubricating oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Valves<\/td> VpCI\u00ae Super Penetrant, VpCI\u00ae-369 D<\/td> Spray all valve stem bushings and packing body nuts with VpCI\u00ae Super Penetrant. Spray valve steam with VpCI\u00ae-369 D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Oil systems<\/td> M-531<\/td> Add M-531 to all lubricating oil systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Cooling water systems (closed loop)<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-649, VpCI\u00ae-645<\/td> Add VpCI\u00ae-649 to freshwater systems and VpCI\u00ae-645 to saltwater systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Toilets and holding tanks<\/td> ECO-SEPT\u2122, PORTA-TREAT\u2122 10X<\/td> Add to toilets and holding tanks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Ballast tanks<\/td> ECO-CLEAN-ALL\u2122<\/td> For general cleaning of any hard surfaces that do not come in direct contact with food.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Void Spaces (Double wall hulls, rudder cavities, etc.)<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-609, VpCI\u00ae-308<\/td> Fog into ferrous only void spaces. Fog VpCI\u00ae-308 into multi-metal spaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Storage tanks<\/td> M-531, VpCI\u00ae-707<\/td> Add M-531 to oil storage tanks and VpCI\u00ae-707 to fuel storage tanks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Hoist and Wenches<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-369 D, EcoLine\u00ae Wire Rope Grease<\/td> Spray with VpCI\u00ae-369 D or coat with EcoLine\u00ae Wire Rope Grease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Hot water boilers (non-potable)<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-649, Boiler Dragon\u2122, Boiler Gecko\u2122, Boiler Lizard\u00ae<\/td> Wet layup: Add VpCI\u00ae-649 and circulate through system; then drain or leave full.
\nDry Layup: Boiler Lizard\u00ae in drained water side. Option to fog Boiler Dragon\u2122\/Boiler Gecko\u2122 into water side; fog Boiler Dragon\u2122\/Boiler Gecko\u2122 into the fireside. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Boilers (closed loop, non-potable systems)<\/td> Boiler Dragon\u2122, Boiler Lizard\u00ae, Boiler Gecko\u2122, M640L<\/td> For wet layup, add M-640 L to feed\/condensate and circulate. For dry layup, fog Boiler Dragon\u2122 or Boiler Gecko\u2122 into both fire side and water side. Boiler Lizard\u00ae can also be used to protect the drained water side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Steam Lines<\/td> Boiler Dragon\u2122<\/td> Fog Boiler Dragon\u2122 into all steam lines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Steam Turbines<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-337, M-531, VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae-423<\/td> Clean external surfaces with VpCI\u00ae-415, Remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae-423, Fog steam flow path with VpCI\u00ae-337<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Gas Turbines<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-337, M-531, VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae-423, VpCI\u00ae Super Penetrant<\/td> Clean external surfaces with VpCI\u00ae-415, Remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae- 423, Fog steam flow path with VpCI\u00ae-337, Spray all external linkages with VpCI\u00ae Super Penetrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Insulation<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-658<\/td> Inject into insulation to prevent\/control corrosion under insulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Exposed machined surfaces topside and below decks including aluminum and stainless<\/td> VpCI\u00ae-423, VpCI\u00ae-415, VpCI\u00ae-391 clear<\/td> Remove any rust with VpCI\u00ae-423, wash\/neutralize with 10% solution VpCI\u00ae-415 and coat with VpCI\u00ae-391<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Products approved\/used by OEMs:<\/strong>
\nCaterpillar \u2013 VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-377, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-391
\nGE Marine Engines\u2013 VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-377,
\nGE Gas Turbines \u2013 M-531, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-337 GE, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-391, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup> Super Penetrant, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-377, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-386 HT
\nWartsila \u2013 VpCI\u00ae<\/sup> film, BioPad\u00ae<\/sup>, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-322, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-649, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-645, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup> powders, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup> cleaners
\nRolls Royce \u2013 VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-126 bags
\nFincantieri shipyard \u2013 VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-609, VpCI\u00ae<\/sup>-645<\/p>\n
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