and inlet header boxes, the facility achieved 24 months of complete corrosion protection without the high maintenance costs or safety hazards of pressurized gas. A similar success occurred at the South Humber Bank Power Station in the UK during a cold-weather shutdown. Applicators fogged VpCI ®-337 inside two Heat Recovery Steam Generators( HRSGs) to protect internal tube banks. Plant engineers noted that the technique successfully prevented internal corrosion and completely eliminated corrosion dust upon unit start-up, simplifying the commissioning process while maintaining safe working conditions. This provided a complete replacement for nitrogen blanketing, which is expensive to install and maintain and poses health hazards to personnel entering equipment interiors.
Solar-Powered EU Manufacturing Hub Supports Global Distribution
To ensure supply security across European and international markets, VpCI ®-337 is produced locally at CorteCros ®, Cortec’ s European manufacturing and logistics hub. Located in the harbor near Split, Croatia, the seaside production facility and QC laboratory serve as a primary supply point for Europe, the
Middle East, and Southeast Asia. CorteCros ® provides technical, logistical, and production support across the region, manufacturing and supplying advanced, REACH-compliant, and sustainable corrosion solutions across three major continents. Following renewable energy upgrades, the Split facility operates on 100 % solar power, reducing the environmental footprint of product manufacturing and distribution.
The treatment works across multiple metals, including steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, and brass making it ideal for power generation assets, LNG piping runs, export shipping packaging, and double-wall void spaces. For cold climates, Cortec ® also produces VpCI ®- 337 Winterized, which handles application and storage down to-40 ° C(-40 ° F).
By replacing nitrogen blanketing with waterborne VpCI ® technology, industrial facilities can significantly reduce operational risks without compromising on corrosion protection. Thanks to its application flexibility and global availability, VpCI ®-337 offers a practical, safe and cost-effective alternative to traditional equipment preservation methods.
Contact Cortec ® for detailed advice on your specific corrosion and coating application needs: www. cortecvci. com / contact-us
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