Cortec® Vapor-phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®)

MESA is proud to offer an alternative to cathodic protection: a means of corrosion control for double bottom AST’s or those equipped with environmental liners.  Replacing cathodic protection systems on these types of tanks has always been a struggle, and we all have seen significant costs to replace existing floors and deal with costly down time while the tank is out of service.  MESA has a proven alternative to this costly and difficult problem. 

VpCI is an amine carboxylate chemical product that protects against corrosion in 3 distinct phases: vapor, liquid and interface of vapor, and liquid.  VpCI works by forming a protective mono-molecular film on the metal's surface while inhibiting the electrochemical reaction of water and air on the metal.  VpCI technology has over 20 years of history, and has proven applications on vessels, rebar in concrete, electronics, packaging, equipment mothballing, as well as many others.

Unlike most conventional corrosion inhibition methods, VpCI is self-replenishing.  By injecting VpCIs automatically into a system (without any operator attendance) and you will immediately start protecting hundreds of feet of piping in steam lines and liquid distribution systems.

VpCI is a green alternative to other corrosion treatments - Cortec VpCI products are free of chromates, heavy metals, phosphates, and chlorinated hydrocarbons.  The organic formulations provide you with an environmentally friendly way of protecting your equipment.  From aggressive brine solutions in deep and hot wells, to protecting miles of remote pipelines, Cortec's VpCI will extend the life of your systems.

Call MESA today to find out how you can use the VpCI application for your project.

• Internal pipeline corrosion control solutions are available for a wide range of refined hydrocarbons, crudes, and oil/water mixes.
• Solutions are available to provide effective internal corrosion control in natural gas production and transmission lines.  These non-emulsifying formulations also provide corrosion mitigation in "sweet/sour" saturated carbon dioxide/hydrogen sulfide environments.
• VpCI products form an effective corrosion inhibiting barrier for both ferrous and nonferrous metals in the presence of water, halogens and corrosive gases such as dissolved oxygen, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
• The vapor phase component provides corrosion protection in pipeline headspaces and areas not directly contacted by the pipeline products.