Cortec Corporation’s patented MCI®(Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™) Technology provides superior corrosion protection for reinforcing metal in concrete. MCI® greatly extends the service life of new and existing structures by proactively delaying the onset of corrosion and keeping rates low after initiation. MCI® products also maintain structural integrity, rehabilitate vulnerable structures, and alleviate environmental concerns. Corrosion in Concrete Often, corroding […]
Concrete-coated subsea oil and gas pipelines are constructed by joining concrete-coated segments. These segments can sit for months or even years before installation. Capital spares, often ordered alongside the initial pipes, are designed to endure decades of idle time. To prevent premature deterioration, Cortec® offers essential technologies and tips for preserving these concrete-coated pipes from […]
Rust, the nemesis of metal surfaces, has long plagued industries with its destructive capabilities. But what if there was a solution that could eliminate rust and prevent its return with just one application? Enter CorrVerter®, the revolutionary rust converter primer developed by Cortec®. CorrVerter® is not your ordinary primer; it’s a fast-drying, water-based one-coat system […]
Corrosion is a pervasive issue costing global societies billions of dollars annually. Despite its significant impact, corrosion is often overlooked or deemed inevitable, with the associated risks frequently underestimated. However, implementing effective corrosion inhibitors can mitigate these risks and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure and equipment. Range of Corrosion Inhibitors A S Harrison & […]
In the relentless battle against corrosion within the realm of water treatment, A S Harrison & Co emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering top-tier solutions tailored to the specific needs of this critical industry. Central to their arsenal is Cortec® VpCI® technology, a groundbreaking approach to corrosion prevention that redefines industry standards and ensures […]
Mining shutdowns are part of a regular maintenance schedule or unpredictable as in the case of emergency repairs and mine operators must ensures asset integrity and mitigate start up issues like corrosion. Effective corrosion protection Corrosion prevention is an important feature of asset preservation. Although protective options like tarps and vacuum-sealed bags are sometimes […]
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CHALLENGE A 40-hectare raw water storage dam had persistent issues with blue-green algae (BGA) blooms, leading to taste and odor problems. Despite the presence of an aeration system to address water stratification and mixing, BGA counts remained seasonally high, particularly in summer and autumn. Upgraded aeration in 2018 did not resolve the issue, leaving the […]
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulation, known as IMO 2020 was the the largest change in regulation relating to marine fuels impacting 75% of the fuel used by the shipping industry.
CHALLENGE A power plant relying on ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) faced a critical operational challenge. A wastewater treatment upset severely fouled the UF system, drastically reducing water production. Despite multiple cleaning attempts with sodium hypochlorite and citric acid, transmembrane pressure (TMP) remained high, and flux showed no improvement. The plant’s inability to meet […]
Keeping drilling costs low using Redi-Guard™ High Performance, an ecologically friendly drilling fluid technology with revolutionary rheological and shale encapsulation properties
CHALLENGE A municipal water reuse plant processing 8 million gallons per day (MGD) experienced severe fouling and scaling issues, including calcium phosphate and silica deposits. With steep feed pressure increases and differential pressures in both stages, the plant required frequent cleanings every 4 to 6 weeks, amounting to 32 cleanings annually. Each cleaning cycle resulted […]
The plant was experiencing weekly shutdowns for fiber clean up (~ 3 kg bags of matted slurry is cleaned per week). The shut downs were costly as they reduce plant availability for production.
CHALLENGE A municipal reverse osmosis (RO) plant on Florida’s west coast, with a 20 MGD capacity, faced high operational costs due to its reliance on 93% sulfuric acid for pH adjustment. The plant used a combination of a brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) membranes and fiberglass-wrapped membranes across 10 trains, each operating at 75% recovery. […]
CHALLENGE A gold processing plant in New Zealand sought to improve gold recovery efficiency while addressing high Total Organic Carbon (TOC) levels. Elevated TOC increased the Preg-Robbing Factor (PRF), reducing the plant’s ability to efficiently recover gold during the Carbon-In-Leach (CIL) process. The traditional use of kerosene as a carbon blanking agent offered limited efficacy, […]
CHALLENGE A municipal reverse osmosis (RO) plant, with a capacity of 2 million gallons per day (MGD), faced frequent system cleanings, every 2-4 months, due to rising feed pressure. The plant, which sources water from brackish wells and uses Toray TMG-20D-400 membranes in a (16×7) -> (8×7) train configuration, was operating at 78% recovery. Despite […]
Research indicates that Sea Buckthorn may be able to strengthen the immune system. One in vitro study focused on the possible immunomodulatory properties of Sea Buckthorn.
AWC A-110 effectively inhibited scale at a dosage of 3.5 ppm and an operating pH of 6.9. This increase in operating pH reduced the district’s annual acid consumption by ~$350K per year based on their current production.
MCI® -2020 V/O and ChemMaster’s Colorsil were chosen to repair and protect the walls based on their 20 year warranties and the fact that together they could fulfill the other specified repair design requirements.
Despite numerous cleanings, the productivity of the Reverse Osmosis plant would not recover from severe membrane fouling. The membrane autopsy revealed that the ferric hydroxide was seeding
silica polymerization and that even while the ferric hydroxide was removed, the silica scaling was continuing to grow.
The East Hokkaido region is known to have the highest volume of potato product in Japan. Unfortunately, a potato farmer in the area was experiencing a high rate of potato scab infection in his agricultural field.
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