A Corrosion Resistant Product that Actually Bonds to Metal by Simply brushing it on!

A Corrosion Resistant Product that Actually Bonds to Metal by Simply brushing it on!

Corrosion can be a killer in the oil fields. Oil and gas experts have identified Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) as a main threat to their equipment. MIC is responsible for up to 50 percent of all corrosion damage, with an estimated price tag of US $1.5 trillion a year globally.

The production of gas and oil is often accompanied by water, either from the formation, from condensation, or from water injected as lift assist. Acid gases, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are often present in produced fluids, and oxygen is sometimes a contaminant in the water used for injection. These acid gases increase the corrosivity of the waters to steel, and can significantly impact the safe operating life of production tubulars and equipment, production

tubulars and equipment, production vessels, and transportation systems. The presence or absence of multiple phases (gas, water, and oil or condensate) in the same system can complicate the problem of controlling corrosion. The flow regime or pattern of fluids in a tubing string, vessel, or pipeline can have a significant impact on corrosivity. If a well or pipeline experiences “slug” or intermittent flow, highly corrosive conditions may exist in the area of the pipe in slug flow.

Pipelines can experience top-of-line corrosion when conditions promote the rapid condensation of water in a cooler section of the line, causing a film of water to form at the top of the line. This water at the top of the pipe becomes saturated with acid gases and corrodes the pipe. A further complication is a change in conditions, such as flow rate, temperature, and pressure over the life of a well, production or processing system, or pipeline, which can result in changing corrosivity or even a change in the potential corrosion mechanisms.
The control of corrosion in the oilfield can be a complex problem, requiring detailed analysis and a thorough understanding of the range of conditions expected during the life of the system prior to the development of a corrosion management plan. Ascension Technologies’ MetalShield™ product has been developed to not act as a coating but to actually bond to metal creating a barrier to the creation of corrosion.

Ascension Technologies, through its PetroLuxus’ family technologies, has been on the forefront of the fight against corrosion for over 15 years and is now ready to launch it corrosion resistant flagship product, MetalShield™.

MetalShield™ is an environmentally friendly metal bonding solution engineered to reduce or eliminate the formation of corrosion on metal. MetalShield™ has been proven, in scientific lab tests to actually bond to metal and create a corrosion resistant surface once applied. The chemistries of MetalShield™ pose no threat of persistence in the environment, no bio-accumulation, nor toxicity when used at the recommended concentrations and carries an NSF/ANSI 60 Certified liquid cleaning solution and meets the regulatory requirements for the USA, Canada, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the UAE.

MetalShield™ product is a proven performer “raising the bar” in providing cost-effective corrosion protection in all oilfield operations. Ascension Technologies’ corrosion inhibitors are effective in the severe environments found in cutting-edge production systems such as those found in the North Slope, the Gulf of Mexico, Canada, Asia Pacific, and other geographic regions. Applications include controlling corrosion in all types of oilfield operations, including oil and gas production, processing, and transportation systems.

MetalShield™
is not a biocide. Biocides work on the mechanism of poisoning bacteria. Biocides such as chlorine work by poisoning the bacteria, although some stronger bacteria species have a survival mechanism whereby, they move back into their protein protective shell. This allows the bacteria to survive the poisoning.

Environmentally-friendly MetalShield™ works on the mechanism of destabilizing the homeostasis – The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to

maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. MetalShield™ chemistry disrupts the bacteria’s ability thrive through a “coating” mechanism with coats the bacteria and/or the food source for the bacteria. This mechanism does not allow the bacteria to survive or thrive.

Depending on the operation and the current chemicals be used, MetalShield™ and replace between 4-8 different chemicals. This cost benefit makes MetalShield™ an exceptional value proposition and greatly mitigates the potential of human error while mixing chemicals.

MetalShield™ can be applied directly to any metal surface with an ordinary paint brush, garden sprayer or paint sprayer apparatus in dry conditions. Once dry, it forms a bond to metal to resist corrosion and rust.

The composition of particular oilfield brine, system temperature, and the composition of hydrocarbons in the system affect the solubility of oilfield corrosion inhibitors. Ascension Technologies’ field sales and service personnel are a key component to the overall corrosion management programs. By having a thorough knowledge of the interplay of system effects on the performance of a corrosion inhibitor, knowledge of production operations, and lots of experience in the application of corrosion inhibitors, coupled with a great bonding product, Ascension Technologies’ personnel form the backbone of the Company’s ability to improve customer’s profits. This profit enhancement is accomplished by extending asset life, reducing failure rates, maintaining operability of systems, and by allowing customers the ability to manage risk associated with corrosion.