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NEWS ALERT: Time to Prep Data Center Chillers for Cool Weather Corrosion!
September 15, 2023
The approach of fall and winter means cooler temperatures are on their way. For data centers in northern climates, that also means some chiller systems used to cool excess server…
‘Immerse’ Yourself in the Water Treatment Industry at AWT 2023!
September 8, 2023
The 2023 AWT Annual Convention is just around the corner, and we hope to see many of you there! Members of our sales and technical staff will be on hand…
Cooling Loop Croc™ Joins the Gator to Take a ‘Bite’ Out of Corrosion!
September 8, 2023
Cortec® is pleased to introduce a new addition to its water treatment “menagerie”! The new Cooling Loop Croc™ is coming on the scene just as water treatment service providers and facility managers are…
Time to Prep Data Center Chillers for Cool Weather Corrosion!
September 7, 2023
The approach of fall and winter means cooler temperatures are on their way. For data centers in northern climates, that also means some chiller systems used to cool excess server…
Case History Spotlight #610: Wet Layup of Mooring Buoys
August 9, 2023
The Middle East client wanted to leave balance and ballast testing water in mooring buoys during export shipping to the Mediterranean. They decided to add VpCI®-649 BD to the fresh…
NEWS ALERT: HYDROTESTING: WHAT’S THE RIGHT CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR YOUR JOB?
July 6, 2023
When it comes to corrosion protection during hydrostatic testing, it is hard to beat the convenience and performance of the VpCI®-649 Series. However, it is also good to remember that some…
Case History Spotlight #698: Fast and Easy Protection of Oil and Gas Equipment
July 6, 2023
A large manufacturer in Southeast Asia needed corrosion protection during hydrotesting, shipping, and storage of a variety of newly fabricated oil and gas equipment. They used VpCI®-649 BD to protect the boiler…
PRESS RELEASE: Outstanding Biodegradable VCI Powder Available in Ready-to-Use Aqueous Version!
June 29, 2023
Cortec® is pleased to officially announce that VpCI®-609 Powder is also available in a premixed aqueous version. The resulting VpCI®-609 W cuts out the hassle and ensures optimal results for end users who…
CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #513: District Cooling Plant Preservation
June 22, 2023
In 2011, only two out of four proposed district cooling plants had been constructed on a UAE island designed to support more than 100 towers with 1.4 million m² (1.7…
Improve Heat Exchange Efficiency with This Biobased Scale Remover!
June 16, 2023
Scale and rust can build up over time in heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and other circulating water systems—especially those that are not properly treated. Failing to prevent scale buildup…
NEWS ALERT: Fighting Summer Biofilm Problems with BioClean™ 612
June 13, 2023
Summer puts extra demands on cooling water systems. Unfortunately, the proliferation of biofilm can lead to serious problems that decrease the design efficiencies of chillers, heat exchangers, and cooling towers.…