Petrochemical Industry Repair Composites and Coatings

UNIQUE POLYMER SYSTEMS (UPS) offers a range of epoxy-based metal repair composites, coatings, and linings specifically designed for the petrochemical industry. This industry frequently encounters challenges such as erosion, corrosion, chemical attacks, wear, abrasion, and mechanical damage, all of which can lead to the deterioration of infrastructure and equipment. Instead of replacing these valuable assets, engineers and plant managers are turning to UPS’s reliable and long-lasting maintenance solutions.

UPS’s solvent-free materials are engineered to perform in the harshest environments, providing in situ applications that reduce downtime and labour costs, thereby eliminating the need for costly equipment replacements.

Pipework Deterioration Solutions

Pipework in the petrochemical industry often suffers from erosion and corrosion, including corrosion under insulation (CUI), leading to leaks and containment loss. UPS METAL REPAIR COMPOSITES, such as UPS 120 XFF FAST CURING METAL FLUID, are designed to seal leaks in situ, even on wet, underwater, or oily surfaces. For pipes that are weakened or holed, UPS COMPOSITE WRAPPING restores strength and provides outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance at service temperatures up to 150°C (302°F). Additionally, UPS 782 HAE HEAT ACTIVATED EPOXY coatings can be applied to equipment at elevated temperatures, offering protection against corrosion and preventing wall thickness loss.

Corrosion of pipe supports can lead to extended forced shutdowns. UPS cold-applied composite repair materials offer a solution by bonding new pipe supports without the need for welding, reducing downtime and avoiding the hazards associated with hot work.

Corrosion Protection for Process Vessels

Process vessels such as absorber towers and strippers are prone to corrosion throughout their service life. Epoxy linings are the preferred solution for these vessels, providing exceptional resistance to chemicals, erosion, and high temperatures. UPS HIGH TEMPERATURE & IMMERSION LININGS, like UPS 225 HT HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC, have a proven track record in harsh operating conditions, effectively resisting MEA, MDEA, sulfanol, and other stripping agents.

UPS solvent-free epoxy coatings also offer protection against explosive decompression, steaming out, and bacterial or chemical attacks. Their unique binary curing mechanism allows these coatings to cure in service, minimizing downtime and quickly returning equipment to operation.

Storage Tank and Secondary Containment Protection

UPS provides comprehensive solutions for repairing and protecting storage tanks damaged by corrosion, deterioration, and adverse weather conditions. Our fast-curing epoxy materials, such as UPS 125 XFP FAST CURING METAL PLASTE, eliminate the need for hot work, thereby enhancing safety. Tank bases are protected with UPS 778 AWC-TB ACRYLIC WATERPROOF COATING – TANK BASE, a microporous membrane that allows trapped moisture to escape while preventing water ingress, ensuring long-term protection.

Secondary containment areas and support structures are safeguarded against chemical attack using UPS CONCRETE REPAIR & SCREED repair composites and coatings. Products like UPS 805 ECPR EPOXY CONCRETE PATCH REPAIR) and UPS 813 EQS EPOXY QUARTZ SCREED is ideal for repairing and resurfacing damaged areas. Epoxy coatings such as UPS 407 EN EPOXY NOVOLAC provide long-term chemical protection against a wide range of substances, including acids and alkalis, even under high temperatures and concentrations.

Heat Exchanger Repair and Protection

UPS offers a variety of solvent-free metal repair composites and epoxy coatings specifically for HEAT EXCHANGERS, protecting areas such as tube sheets, water boxes, division bars, and end covers from erosion and corrosion.

Our cold-curing epoxy products allow for rapid, in situ application, significantly reducing downtime while providing long-term protection against erosion and corrosion. UPS materials are also excellent electrical insulators, preventing galvanic corrosion by isolating dissimilar metals used in heat exchangers.