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Long Term Storage of Ships During COVID-19 Shutdown

Now, more than ever, companies need to protect their capital assets and WIP-cycle components in this time of uncertainty and unplanned shutdowns. Due to the impact of COVID-19, society must embrace the adage, “Hope for the best. Plan for the worst.” Even after this is over, it will take time for the supply and demand sides of the market to synchronize. To ease the process, equipment needs to be protected in such a manner that it can be put back into commission with minimal effort to meet market demand.

Cortec® Corp. is working hard during this crisis to offer help and support across all industry sectors, putting its technical expertise at the disposal of its customers to assist them in the following areas:

  • Preservation of laid up vessels
  • Preservation of material in inventory

As manufacturing facilities are shutting down and going into a state of forced layup for an indefinite period, keeping these assets corrosion-free is essential to ensuring they can be reinstated and operational as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Corrosion is a major problem for idle equipment and assets, especially in the presence of moist, salt-laden air or fluctuating humidity that forms condensation on electrical systems, rotating equipment, hydraulics, bolts, valves, and motors, to name a few components. Corrosion results in

  • Premature equipment failure
  • Unnecessary and non-budgeted repair and replacement costs
  • Costly delays in reinstatement of vehicles, plants, and equipment

How Can We Combat This?

Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology is designed to protect assets and equipment during shutdown and storage. It is based on the formation of a molecular barrier that protects ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces from oxygen and electrolytes, thus breaking the corrosion cycle. Cortec® VpCI® materials provide total corrosion protection to equipment of all types, from small electronic components to large oil and gas module piping internals.

Preservation Various Types of Ships

ProductDosage/Volume Protected
VpCI®-1011 ft3 (.028 m3)
VpCI®-1055 ft3 (.141 m3)
VpCI®-11110 ft3 (.311 m3)
VpCI®-308 Pouch35ft3 (1 m3)
VpCI®-41510% solution by volume
M-531.5 oz/ft3 (.52 l/m3) when fogged and 5% solution by volume when added to oil
VpCI®-337.5 oz/ft3 (.52 l/m3)
VpCI®-707.2% by volume
M-640 L3% by volume
VpCI®-649.5% by volume
VpCI®-64575% by volume
VpCI®-609.5 oz./ft3 (.52 l/m3)
Boiler Dragon™.5 oz./ft3 (.52 l/m3)
Boiler Lizard®1 tube protects 1000 gallons (134 ft3, 3.8 m3)
Boiler Gecko™.5 oz./ft3 (.52 l/m3)

Preservation Guideline: (NOTE: Compatibility of all products added to systems should be verified)

LocationProductProcedure
Guard railsVpCI®-423, VpCI®-415, EcoShield® 386Remove rust with VpCI®-423, Wash with VpCI®-415, Coat with EcoShield® 386 clear or color of choice
Decks, bulkheads & hullVpCI®-395, VpCI®-384, VpCI®-423, VpCI®-415Clean all surfaces for dirt and debris from surface, remove any rust with VpCI®-423 and wash/neutralize with VpCI®-415. Apply two coats of VpCI®-395 and topcoat with VpCI®-384
Deck plates/gratingVpCI®-423, VpCI®-415, VpCI®-396, Corrverter®Clean all surfaces for dirt and debris from surface, remove any rust with VpCI®-423 and wash/neutralize with VpCI®-415. OPTION: Instead of using VpCI®-423 you can apply CorrVerter® to the rust which turns the hematite to magnetite which can be painted. Paint with VpCI-396
Electronics and electrical controlsElectriCorr® VpCI®-239, VpCI®-101, VpCI®-105, VpCI®-111, VpCI®-308 pouchSpray all contacts with ElectriCorr® VpCI®-239, Place the appropriate size emitter into cabinet/panel. VpCI®-101, VpCI®-105, VpCI®-111 and VpCI®-308 pouch.
Motors & GeneratorsElectriCorr® VpCI®-239, VpCI®-105, VpCI®-111, VpCI®-308 pouch, M-531For open frame motors and generators fog the core with ElectriCorr® VpCI®-239, Place the appropriate size emitter into motor junction boxes. Protect oil system with M-531
Pumps & CompressorsVpCI®-337, M-531Fog VpC®I-337 into the interior of all pumps, compressors and associated piping except for oil systems. For systems circulating oil, fog the internals with M-531. Treat all equipment lubrication systems with M-531
Diesel EnginesM-640L, M-531, VpCI®-707, VpCI®-371, VpCI®-415, VpCI®- 423Clean external surfaces with VpCI®-415, Remove any rust with VpCI®-423, wash/neutralize are with VpCI®-415, Coat high temperature sections with VpCI®-371 aluminum, Add M-640L to cooling system if closed loop, Add VpCI®-707 to fuel tank and fog into turbocharger intake, Add M-531 to engine oil
GearboxVpCI®-415, VpCI®-423, M-531Clean external surfaces with VpCI®-415, remove any rust with VpCIv-423, Fog or add M-531 to the lubricating oil
ValvesVpCI® Super Penetrant, VpCI®-369 DSpray all valve stem bushings and packing body nuts with VpCI® Super Penetrant. Spray valve steam with VpCI®-369 D
Oil systemsM-531Add M-531 to all lubricating oil systems
Cooling water systems (closed loop)VpCI®-649, VpCI®-645Add VpCI®-649 to freshwater systems and VpCI®-645 to saltwater systems
Toilets and holding tanksECO-SEPT™, PORTA-TREAT™ 10XAdd to toilets and holding tanks
Ballast tanksECO-CLEAN-ALL™For general cleaning of any hard surfaces that do not come in direct contact with food.
Void Spaces (Double wall hulls, rudder cavities, etc.)VpCI®-609, VpCI®-308Fog into ferrous only void spaces. Fog VpCI®-308 into multi-metal spaces
Storage tanksM-531, VpCI®-707Add M-531 to oil storage tanks and VpCI®-707 to fuel storage tanks
Hoist and WenchesVpCI®-369 D, EcoLine® Wire Rope GreaseSpray with VpCI®-369 D or coat with EcoLine® Wire Rope Grease
Hot water boilers (non-potable)VpCI®-649, Boiler Dragon™, Boiler Gecko™, Boiler Lizard®Wet layup: Add VpCI®-649 and circulate through system; then drain or leave full.
Dry Layup: Boiler Lizard® in drained water side. Option to fog Boiler Dragon™/Boiler Gecko™ into water side; fog Boiler Dragon™/Boiler Gecko™ into the fireside.
Boilers (closed loop, non-potable systems)Boiler Dragon™, Boiler Lizard®, Boiler Gecko™, M640LFor wet layup, add M-640 L to feed/condensate and circulate. For dry layup, fog Boiler Dragon™ or Boiler Gecko™ into both fire side and water side. Boiler Lizard® can also be used to protect the drained water side.
Steam LinesBoiler Dragon™Fog Boiler Dragon™ into all steam lines
Steam TurbinesVpCI®-337, M-531, VpCI®-415, VpCI®-423Clean external surfaces with VpCI®-415, Remove any rust with VpCI®-423, Fog steam flow path with VpCI®-337
Gas TurbinesVpCI®-337, M-531, VpCI®-415, VpCI®-423, VpCI® Super PenetrantClean external surfaces with VpCI®-415, Remove any rust with VpCI®- 423, Fog steam flow path with VpCI®-337, Spray all external linkages with VpCI® Super Penetrant
InsulationVpCI®-658Inject into insulation to prevent/control corrosion under insulation
Exposed machined surfaces topside and below decks including aluminum and stainlessVpCI®-423, VpCI®-415, VpCI®-391 clearRemove any rust with VpCI®-423, wash/neutralize with 10% solution VpCI®-415 and coat with VpCI®-391

Products approved/used by OEMs:
Caterpillar – VpCI®-377, VpCI®-391
GE Marine Engines– VpCI®-377,
GE Gas Turbines – M-531, VpCI®-337 GE, VpCI®-391, VpCI® Super Penetrant, VpCI®-377, VpCI®-386 HT
Wartsila – VpCI® film, BioPad®, VpCI®-322, VpCI®-649, VpCI®-645, VpCI® powders, VpCI® cleaners
Rolls Royce – VpCI®-126 bags
Fincantieri shipyard – VpCI®-609, VpCI®-645

Reference Documents:
Marine – Shipbuilding Preservation Brochure https://www.cortecvci.com/Publications/Brochures/Marine-Shipbuilding-Brochure.pdf

Shipbuilding Presentation:
https://corteccorporation-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jholden_cortecvci_com/ET_X3irDeAZOhFgArEexof4BY6iEZwCysRmANgduXcjH8w?e=yftzBA

Certification

ProductPerformance GuidelineQPLCommercial EquivalentNSA/NATO/GSA
Cor-Pak® 1-MUL PouchMIL I-22110CYesNSN 6850-01-470-2737
GSA 8030-01-208-1769
Cor-Pak® Tablets*MIL I-22110C
CorShield® Packaging FabricMIL P-58102Yes
Desicorr®MIL-D-3464E (1)
Desicorr® VpCI®MIL-D-3464E (1)
MIL I-22110C
EcoShield®MIL P-58102Yes
EcoWeave®MIL PRF-121GYes
MilCorr® Shrink FilmMIL PRF-121GYes
VpCI®-101NSN 6850-01-338-1392
VpCI®-105MIL I-22110CYesNSN 6850-01-406-2060
VpCI®-110*MIL I-22110CYesNSN 6850-01-456-2971
VpCI®-111MIL I-22110CYesNSN 6850-01-408-9025
VpCI®-125
VpCI®-126 BlueMIL PRF-22019E (1)Yes
VpCI®-126 ShrinkMIL PRF-22019E (1)QPL 22019-21
VpCI®-130 SeriesMIL-PRF-26514G (T 3) (CLS II) (A)
VpCI®-133MIL-PRF-26514G (T 3(CLS II) (A)NSN 6850-01-426-3539
VpCI®-144MIL PRF-3420GYes
VpCI®-146*MIL PRF-3420GYes
VpCI®-150/170MIL-PRF-26514G (T 3) (CLS II) (A)NSN 8030-01-208-1769
NATO 8030-00-244-1299
ElectriCorr® VpCI®-238NSN 6850-01-413-9361
VpCI®-307MIL I-22110C
VpCI®-308MIL I-22110C
VpCI®-322MIL PRF-46002CYes
VpCI®-323MIL PRF-46002C
MIL I-85062 (Additives to Oils)
Yes
Yes
VpCI®-325MIL PRF-16173E (3)NSN 6850-01-517-1652
VpCI®-326MIL PRF-46002C
MIL I-85062 (Additives to Oil)
Yes
Yes
NSN 6850-01-470-3358
NATO 6850-66-132-6100
VpCI®-327MIL C-15074EYes
VpCI®-329MIL PRF-46002(1)
MIL I-85062 (Additives to Oil)
Yes
Yes
NSN 6850-01-470-3359
NATO 6850-66-132-6100
VpCI®-347NATO 6850-66-132-6101
NATO 6850-66-132-6102
NSN 6850-01-470-2740
VpCI®-368MIL PRF-16173E (Grade 1)YesNSN 8030-00-062-6950
NSN 8030-00-231-2345
NSN 8030-00-244-1300
NSN 8030-01-470-2601
NATO 6850-66-132-5848
NATO 6850-66-132-6099
VpCI®-368MMIL PRF-16173E (Grade 1)QPL 4620-1535(1)NSN 8030-01-430-4898
VpCI®-369MIL PRF-16173E (Grade 2)YesNSN 8030-00-244-1297
NSN 8030-00-244-1295
NSN 8030-01-149-1731
VpCI®-369MMIL PRF-16173E (Grade 2)QPL 4620-1535(2)NSN 8030-00-244-1298
NSN 8030-01-149-1731
VpCI®-373NSN 8010-01-470-2739
VpCI®-377NSN 8010-01-502-9727
VpCI®-379NSN 8030-01-481-8928
VpCI®-386 Water Based AcrylicNSN 8030-01-481-8897
VpCI®-388NSN 8030-01-481-8898
VpCI®-415MIL PRF-87937D Type IV
BOEING D6-17487 Rev P
Douglas CSD-1
AMS-1526B
QPL AFPET/PTPT 09-004
Pending
Pending
Pending
VpCI®-422NSN 6850-01-482-4534
VpCI®-423NSN 6850-01-482-4536
VpCI®-426 Rust RemoverNSN 6850-01-477-4155
VpCI®-560***PowderMIL-I-22110CYesNSN 6850-01-470-2738
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