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June 24 2016 Corrosion

A New Ally In The Fight Against Galvanic Corrosion

SilcoTek® R&D continues to improve, test, and optimize our coatings and processes. Their latest corrosion tests demonstrate the effectiveness of Dursan® and Silcolloy® coatings in reducing galvanic...

June 17 2016 sulfur analysis

One Way To Assure Tier 3 Compliance

Tier 3 gasoline standards are looming on the horizon. By 2017 refiners will be required to reduce sulfur in gasoline from the tier 2 level of 30ppm to an average of 10ppm. The EPA anticipates...

June 10 2016 Corrosion

6 Problems - 6 Coating Solutions For The Refinery

Refineries are complex animals with no shortage of problems, environmental regulations and production issues. Tired of problems landing on your doorstep? Well here's a refreshing change, solutions!...

June 03 2016 Corrosion

Got Corrosion?  Dursan Is The Answer.

Did you know SilcoTek's Dursan® coating demonstrates comparable performance to Hastelloy® C22 in hydrochloric acid immersion comparison testing? ASTM G31, 24 hour HCl immersion of various coupon...

May 27 2016 Process Analytical

I've Got A Great Looking Coating.  Now What?

Part 2 of our series on how to get a great coating. Don't worry this is the end of our story, it's not a Star Wars saga. You followed our insightful instructions in part one of our story and sent in...

May 20 2016 SilcoTek

5 Ways To Get The Very Best Coating & Knock Out The Competition

Another day on the SilcoTek® Manufacturing floor. Orders arrive they're opened, cataloged, entered into the system, photographed and prepped for inert coating. SilcoTek receives hundreds of boxes a...

May 13 2016 Process Analytical

The Backbone Of Regulatory Compliance And Process Monitoring

* Previous blog posts highlighted the need for a reliable sample transport and analytical system in process monitoring and regulatory compliance programs. If your sample system is up to par but...

May 06 2016 Process Analytical

One Thing You Can Do To Improve Amine Detection And Save Money

Sour gas can damage pipelines and pump stations. H2S and other sulfur compounds can corrode pipeline systems and pose a significant health risk to workers. Amine natural gas sweetening plants help to...

April 29 2016 Oil & Gas Upstream & Downstream

How To Get The Most Out Of Your EPA 325 Fenceline Investment

* EPA Method 325 requires low-level monitoring of benzene at the refinery fenceline. Compliance will be costly to refineries; but to make the most of the dollars invested and to fully comply with the...