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Sherwin-Williams launches single-coat high-performance Acrolon 680 for industrial and marine assets

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine is helping make coating applications faster and longer lasting for an array of industrial- and marine-related assets with the new Acrolon 680 single-coat topcoat.

Denso’s Covercoat System sets new standard in corrosion prevention

Denso Inc., a global leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, is highlighting its Covercoat™ System, a comprehensive corrosion prevention solution engineered for steel and concrete columns, support legs, structural steel and a wide range of exposed service pipes and more.

Common challenges in risk-based inspection for piping: Insights from experience

Becht: C. White  |  M. Caserta

This article will identify the top five common problems and concerns related to risk-based inspection assessments for piping, along with some thoughts on how to address these issues. 

Improve plant maintenance programs by keeping CUI in check

Rockwool: R. Seto  |  A. Sebastian

If not adequately addressed, corrosion under insulation (CUI) has dangerous and costly consequences, including a greater risk of heat losses, increased energy usage, unplanned downtime, leaks and spills.

The role of coatings in the transition to renewable feedstocks

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings: T. Crotwell

One often overlooked aspect of the shift to renewable feedstocks involves the critical role of coatings in protecting infrastructure. While advanced coatings have long supported the industry, new innovations must address the evolving demands of renewable feedstocks. These enhanced coatings will safeguard infrastructure from the more aggressive chemical environments introduced by renewable feedstocks, ensuring long-term durability and operational efficiency. 

UMI Coatings launches to bring advanced protective coatings solutions to a range of industries

UMI Coatings, a next-generation protective coatings provider, is proud to announce its official launch. Focused on delivering industry-leading protective technologies and technical service, UMI Coatings offers high-performance solutions designed to protect and preserve assets across a range of industries and environments.

Pace CCS, Foxconn, TEWE to solve critical CCS challenge

Pace CCS, a global leader in CCS design, has announced a landmark collaboration with Foxconn, the world-renowned technology manufacturer, and TEWE [Taiwan East West Enterprises (CHEMA) Ltd.], a nearly century-old sales and service provider to Taiwan’s industrial sector. Together, the three industry leaders are developing a first-of-its-kind chemical injection unit designed to address the most pressing challenge in CCS: the removal of key impurities from carbon dioxide (CO2) streams that can cause corrosion in CCS networks.

Sherwin-Williams expands global core product offering for customers worldwide

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine has unveiled new Global Core coatings that include an inorganic zinc primer, epoxy primer, epoxy intermediate coat and urethane topcoat. These versatile coatings can be used to create multi-layer coating systems for corrosion protection and aesthetics for a wide range of applications

New Sherwin-Williams Advanced Energy Barrier eliminates threat of corrosion under insulation

Sherwin-Williams’ Heat-Flex® Advanced Energy Barrier (AEB) tackles corrosion under insulation (CUI), effectively eliminating the costly and dangerous phenomenon of steel assets corroding underneath insulation systems. The coating replaces the bulky mineral-based insulation that is traditionally used on storage tanks, process vessels and piping to retain process heat.

Hydrogen cyanide in amine systems

Mass transfer rate-based simulation has been used to study hydrogen cyanide ingress and accumulation in amine systems in unprecedented detail. In this article, the chemistry, prevention and possible mitigation using water washing arrangements and reflux purging are discussed quantitatively.