Mexico’s Pemex Offshore Crude Piping in 2014 with HPC® Coating’s fresh application with Rust Grip® corrosion prevention and Enamo Grip® protective industrial coating. An average temperature reduction of 55% to a surface below 50°C.

Mexico’s Pemex Offshore Crude Piping in 2024 showcasing HPC® Coating‘s ability to withstand harsh oceanic conditions while providing energy efficiency, reducing maintenance and preventing corrosion and still keeping the average temperature reduction. No deterioration and no drop in performance. Photos: CS&A – SPI Coatings Distributor

Innovative thermal insulation and corrosion protection solutions offered by SPI Coatings

With over 35 years of proven performance in both field and laboratory settings, these coatings are designed to deliver significant energy savings, decarbonization, and long-lasting durability. The range of products, including HPC® Coating and Rust Grip®, provides comprehensive protection against corrosion under insulation (CUI) while maintaining surface temperatures and reducing maintenance costs. This highlights SPI’s commitment to enhancing energy efficiency, asset longevity, and personnel safety in demanding industrial environments.

Key benefits include:

• Energy Savings: SPI’s coatings offer up to 49% energy savings, contributing to lower operational costs and environmental benefits.
• Temperature Control: The coatings can handle a wide range of temperatures, from ambient up to 650°C, with specific products like HPC®, HPC®-INT, and HPC®-HT designed for different thermal applications.
• Corrosion Protection: The combination of Rust Grip® for corrosion prevention and Enamo Grip® for industrial protection ensures durability, even in harsh conditions like offshore environments. The products demonstrated no deterioration or performance drop over a 10-year offshore service in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Safety and Durability: These coatings not only reduce energy costs but also improve personnel safety by lowering surface temperatures, preventing corrosion under insulation (CUI), and extending the lifespan of assets in sectors like oil and gas.

This highlights the proven field and laboratory success of SPI Coatings in the most extreme environments, positioning HPC® Coating as a reliable solution for industries aiming to enhance energy efficiency and asset protection.
 

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Report extract in English
By Hideki Yonekura
AST Inc. (Advanced Storage & Transportation) Department Manager
ENVIRONMENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT

For Daiko Shokai Co. Ltd (Japanese SPI Distributor), 2010

A whole surface of a tank (1,000KL) in Hokko Terminal (Japan) had coated with Cool Therm (Super Therm® in Japan) in 1996, and we had recognized the beneficial effects. Therefore all of the 39 tanks in Hokko terminal (30,000KL) were coated with insulation coating.

The maximum effect is that VOC emission in the atmosphere has been reduced strongly. This is because a temperature in the tanks are kept at a low temperature constantly by full coating with Cool Therm (Super Therm®), and breathing of tanks are depressed.

Moreover, relating to cooling tanks and refrigerated storage is coated with Cool Therm (Super Therm®), the effect of freezing have risen by 20 percent.

The temperature in the tanks were controlled by using electricity and water before, but it is not needed any more after coating. Cool Therm (Super Therm®) is the superior eco product which lessens the burden on the environment.

The tank coated in 1996, which were recoated with top coat only in 2009, the heat insulating effect is still continuing, and the durability is demonstrated. We are promoting insulation coating of tanks and storages as part of environmental protection > Read PDF

Energy & Mining | Environmental Benefits

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The Super Therm® tank allowed the interior temperature to drop low enough to stop the blow-off or reduce the pressure to stop the flaring.  This was very significant in employee protection but loss of gas.

Project Description

Coating Solution

Results

NOTE: These readings may vary in different locations, weather conditions or climates.

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Rust Grip® – Unequaled Corrosion Protection
Over 3,500,000 feet of Completion Tubulars (Offshore Drill Pipe) with Zero Corrosion Downgrades

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A long-term lab and field study by Chevron and Workstrings International published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, tested 18 leading coatings on drill pipes for eight years. Drill pipes are the toughest environment anyone can ever imagine and Rust Grip^® was the top performer. In that paper they highlight the cascading benefits that came from solving the corrosion problem. You solve the corrosion problem, that’s already millions of dollars in savings and then because you’re not having to swap out these drill pipes so often, you’re saving millions in logistics.

“Beyond the goal of eliminating corrosion and pitting-related damages, the introduction of externally coated completion tubulars has facilitated a paradigm shift in the way operators manage rental completion tubulars.”

“This coating system provides a trouble free solution and significant cost savings to the operator and pipe rental company through reduction in pipe repairs and damages; loss of capital assets; and rig time due to pipe issues, fluid issues and corrosion issues.”

“The savings realized in connection repairs alone is estimated to exceed $250,000 per well.”

Project Description

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Results

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Surface was pressure-washed using Simple Green as a cleaner, and rinsed. It was allowed to totally dry before RUST GRIP® was applied. RUST GRIP® was applied at 190sqft/gallon. (8.5 mils wet – 4.25 mils dry). ENAMO GRIP Polyurethane was applied at 190sqft/gallon as well (8.5 mils wet – 4.25 mils dry), once the RUST GRIP® surface was “tack free”.

Existing tanks at Suncore Energy in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA had been previously coated with national competitor’s products. After failing, Superior Products’ RUST GRIP® and ENAMO GRIP coatings were chosen for improved durability and longevity. It was also required that the coating have a high reflectivity to repel visual light from the surface, and reduce heat gain. While at the same time, be a color that would be compatible with the surrounding colors of the landscape.

The RUST GRIP® / ENAMO GRIP polyurethane system proved to meet all requirements and was chosen for the application on the tanks and applied.

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The client ADNATCO is owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC’s) marine transportation company for crude and gas shipments, primarily sent to Asia. The application took place in Dubai Dry Docks on two separate vessels, on the Monkey Islands. The parent company ADNOC conducted detailed laboratory testing confirmed that Rust Grip® & Enamo Grip® can outperform the traditional 3 coat system, even when Rust Grip® is applied WITHOUT SANDBLASTING @ around 400 micron DFT.

Super Therm® was also applied to the tankers primarily where accommodation and the Bridge are in order to reduce heat load. There was a comparison test between white paint andSuper Therm® and calculation of ‘heat load’.

When temperature readings were taking by the client, the white paint surface was 42.6°C while Super Therm® surface was 40.0°C which could easily be due to the ambient around the atmosphere of the coating surface. The point of difference is under the deck plate, the white paint is 40.3°C and theSuper Therm® is 28.3°C or a 12°C difference which is a direct comparison of what we mean by “loading” of heat and howSuper Therm® blocks this.

This is to confirm that the coating product ‘RUST GRIP^®‘ manufactured by Superior Products International has successfully passed the qualification requirements/tests stated in SP1246 PCS’s 1, 3, 4, 6 & 11A. Therefore PDO has accepted RUST GRIP^® coating product for the designated PCS’s system. The surface preparation shall comply with SP1246 part 4 requirements. Petroleum Development Oman.

With with the lab testing, and field trials complete we are moving forward with many more applications in the future.

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Chevron Pacific Indonesia, PT faced various problems at one of their gas pipeline locations in Indonesia. Because of condensation and lack of maintenance, the gas pipeline was affected by severe corrosion problems.

They could not stop operation of the pipelines for maintenance, and the repairs had to be completed while the pipelines were in operation and were wet on the surface. The site was also located at a remote area where structural maintenance was expensive and not a real option. The total length of the pipeline was approximately 700 kilometres.

Coating Solution

Clean all surfaces, coat with Moist Metal Grip and overcoat with Enamo Grip® in safety yellow colour as top layer.

Moist Metal Grip will displace the moisture, attach on the surface, and stop further corrosion problems.

Enamo Grip® will give a smooth and durable finish in safety yellow colour, which prevents moisture, sunlight, and dirt from affecting the surface.

This coating system guarantees a maintenance-free, durable solution which can resist all surface threatening influences.

Results

After application, all treated surfaces were smooth, free of rust and dirt and appeared as if they were new. The corrosion process was stopped and surfaces are not being affected by sunlight, dirt and humidity anymore. Pipeline remained in full operation during coating process and was never affected.

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Chevron Pacific Indonesia, PT faced various problems at one of their oil and gas refinery locations in Indonesia. Because of high temperatures, high humidity, and lack of consistent maintenance, most of the pipelines and storage tanks were affected by severe corrosion problems.

The location needed to be in operation for at least 10 more years and rebuilding the site was far too expensive. The site was also located at a remote area where structural maintenance was expensive and not a real option. Besides this, all surfaces were being affected by sunlight, heat, chemical substances, humidity, and dirt.

Coating Solution

Clean all surfaces, coat with Rust Grip®, and overcoat with Enamo Grip® as top layer.

Rust Grip® will attach on the surface and stop further corrosion problems.

Enamo Grip® will give a smooth and durable finish, which prevents moisture, sunlight, and dirt from affecting the surface.

This coating system guarantees a maintenance-free, durable solution which can resist all surface threatening influences.

Results

After application, all treated surfaces were smooth, free of rust and dirt, and appeared as if they were new. The corrosion process was stopped and surfaces were not being affected by sunlight, dirt, and humidity anymore. Production process was back in full operation.

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The attached pictures show one of two applications performed in Nigeria.

The job is about pipes used for offshore oil drilling operations, subject to cycles of immersion underwater and storage on deck. Very tough environment and very tough life cycle (salt water, salt spray, sun, impacts, abrasion, and temperatures ranging from 5° to 120°c (40 to 250°F). The original coating system, applied four years ago, had badly deteriorated.

This coating system guarantees a maintenance-free, durable solution which can resist all surface threatening influences.

The application main steps were:

• Sand blasting to SSPC-SP6
• Surface cleaning and chloride removal
• Two coats of Rust Grip®
• Two coats of Moist Metal Grip
• Two coats of white Enamo Grip®

Before work started there was preparation work to clean, dry and make a sound surface ready to accept the SPI coating system above.

Rust Grip® was applied as a primer. Rust Grip® stops rusting and deterioration.

Moist Metal Grip was then applied as a base coat. Moist Metal Grip will displace the moisture, attach on the surface, and stop further corrosion problems.

Finally a top coat of Enamo Grip® was applied. Enamo Grip® will give a smooth and durable finish, which prevents moisture from affecting the surface as well.

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