OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
Corrosion in Oil & Gas Industry
Widespread corrosion affecting drilling equipment, pipes, etc. caused during extraction due to sweet and sour gas/oil is well documented. Indeed global effort has been directed to these and related issues in transportation of crude
oil and gas. Refinery infrastructure is also similarly affected. The main corrosive agent is Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) released under pressure from oil wells. Hydrogen embrittlement and stress cracking, and sulfidic stress corrosion and other related corrosion failures are commonplace. Cathodic protection (CP) is resorted to where possible. Various types of corrosion inhibitors are also used but with limited success. CP though effective is both restrictive and expensive to deploy.
THE METGUARD ADVANTAGE
NO ABRASIVE BLASTING NEEDED
Say goodbye to sand/shot/grit blasting—Metguard provides unmatched corrosion protection without any complex surface preparation.
CAN BE APPLIED DIRECTLY ON RUSTED SURFACE
Metguard can be applied directly on rusted surfaces without the need for extensive surface preparation. Only the removal of loose rust will suffice, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for corrosion protection.
NO ELABORATE MAINTENANCE
Easy recoatability requiring minimum surface preparation, only recoating the top coat at specified intervals will suffice. No need to remove existing coating like in other coatings.
No Metal Loss
No loss in thickness of
structural steel as it
prevents underfilm
corrosion, ultimately preventing metal scrappage.
Major Cost Savings
Minimal surface
preparation and longer
metal lifespans lead to
extremely low lifecycle
costs.
Fully-Eco-Friendly
Chromate free, lead
free, halogen free,
isocyanate free, non
toxic, environment
friendly product
Acid/Alkali Resistant
Exemplary
performance in
intensely corrosive
atmosphere, acidic
and alkaline, and
saline.
Heat Resistant
Excellent thermal
resistance -
withstands sustained
corrosive exposure
up to 200°C.
Toughness & High Cohesive Strength
Outstanding
performance in all
weather conditions
and in all types of
corrosive areas.