CASE HISTORY

Long-Term Preservation of Flexible Risers

PROBLEM
The customer wanted to do long-term preservation of
multiple flexible riser hoses stored outside. The problem
was that the outer rubber sheathing is very vulnerable to
UV exposure. Up to this point, they had been using a tar-
paulin to protect the outsides and silica gel to protect the
internal metal “carcass” of each riser. This method was
very inefficient because it required frequent replacement
of the protective materials.

APPLICATION
After getting to know the field conditions and the goal of
DATE the customer, PT. Pentra offered VpCI®-337 as a substitute
2018 for silica gel and MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film as a substi-
tute for tarpaulins (in addition to inhibiting corrosion on
CORTEC® REPRESENTATIVE metal components, MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film has UV
Johanes Wongsodinata blocking capabilities to protect the rubber sheath). The ris-
PT. Pentra Unggul Sejati ers were fogged internally with VpCI®-337, wrapped in
MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film, and stored on outdoor racks.
CUSTOMER
Oil and Gas Company CONCLUSION
The customer is satisfied with this new method, which al-
LOCATION lows them to place risers outside for long periods of time
Indonesia in conditions exposed to direct sunlight and rain without
worrying about internal or external deterioration from
PRODUCT corrosion or UV exposure.
VpCI®-337
MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film

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4119 White Bear Parkway, St. Paul MN 55110 USA
Phone (651)429-1100, Toll free (800) 4-CORTEC
Fax (651) 429-1122, Email: info@cortecvci.com
www.cortecvci.com

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