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August 07 2015 Process Analytical

10 Ways Refiners Jeopardize H2S Sampling Reliability

A recent article in Hydrocarbon Processing, "10 Sure Ways To Substandard Reliability Performance" by H. P. Block discussed attitudes and factors contributing to poor plant reliability. The article...

July 31 2015 Process Analytical

Tales From The Front: Look Inside SilcoTek Inert Coating Manufacturing

Imagine you're a manufacturer offering custom coating solutions; your customers come from a wide range of industries and applications, from manufacturing high precision automotive fuel injectors, to...

July 17 2015 Process Analytical

How To Prevent H2S Scavenging In Downhole Oil And Gas Sampling

H2S scavenging in oil and gas downhole sampling tools can have a significant impact on the ability of producers to accurately assess the safety, quality and value of a well. Vladislav Achourov,...

July 02 2015 Process Analytical

Happy 4th! SilcoTek's role in explosives detection.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from SilcoTek! After the cookout, most of us will be venturing out to gaze at the local fireworks display. When I'm watching the fireworks, I'm reminded of the role...

June 26 2015 SilcoTek

Who Are These Guys And Why Do Inert Coatings It Matter To Me?

Who are these guys? They're the hosts of our latest webinar. Why does it matter? Because Jim and Luke will demonstrate how inert coatings can improve your process, save you hundreds of thousands in...

June 19 2015 sulfur analysis

Dursan Gets A Makeover And Inert Coatings Never Looked Better

SilcoTek® R&D gave Dursan® a makeover. A tweak here, a process tuck there and now Dursan is the belle of the ball! Well as far as an inert coating can be a belle and I'm not sure there's a ball for...

June 12 2015 Process Analytical

Can Inert Coatings Stand Up To Chemical Process Environments?

Can you help us with a problem? Technical Service gets a lot of calls from chemical and petrochemical plant operators asking that question. Usually material failures, quality issues, or high...

June 05 2015 SilcoTek

Tales From the Front: Delivering Outstanding Inert Coating Service

It's 4:55 PM on a Friday afternoon and most people are thinking about their weekend. The phone rings at SilcoTek and a team member answers the call. After addressing questions, helping the customer...

May 29 2015 Semiconductor

Dursox Coating, The Secret Behind Improved Semiconductor Yield

Semiconductor manufacturers have found a new weapon in the struggle for improved yields, higher purity, and reduced cost. Corrosives commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing cause yield robbing...