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• Case study | PPG HI-TEMP 1027

  Refurbishment distillation columns, New Zealand

  PPG HI-TEMP 1027 was chosen to provide high-temperature protection at a plant facility which is the only manufacturer of methanol in New Zealand. This product provided the optimal solution as it has been specifically developed to prevent CUI with protection for these extreme temperature conditions and provides proven, long-lasting protection.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Sasol Chemicals, USA

  The PPG PITT-CHAR XP system, a patented, 100% solids flexible epoxy intumescent coating, was chosen for the Sasol project for its fireproofing and corrosion-resistant properties and enhanced resistance to cracking, making it suitable for modular construction and cross-continent transportation.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Offshore EPC modules, NCOC, Kazakhstan

  NCOC, the operator of the giant Kashagan offshore oilfield located in the Caspian Sea, had two essential requirements for their offshore facilities; a wide range of protective coatings, including PFP, to meet the challenges of aggressive offshore environments and local technical and supply chain support with compliance to international standards and specifications.

• Case study | PPG HI-TEMP 1027

  BASF heat exchanger, Belgium

  Successful PPG HI-TEMP 1027 chosen to provide high-temperature protection. This coating was selected as a high-value solution for the vessel. In addition to the required temperature resistance, the coating also had to provide sufficient corrosion protection in the ambient temperature range.

• Case study | PSX 700

  Rio Tinto Dampier Salt jetty, Australia

  DSL chose PPG PSX 700 was chosen to protect and enhance the newly installed fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) jetty panels. They needed a coating system that offered anticorrosive and anti-slip properties. Our extremely durable and proven system met those requirements.

• Case study | SIGMALINE 403

  Pipeline network, Gasunie, The Netherlands

  As they face increasing operational costs, companies like Gasunie rely on PPG to provide the most effective, long-term protective solutions. After 22 years' service, the PPG SIGMALINE 403 coating showed very good performance without any coating defects.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Refinery de Cartagena, Colombia

  The demands of this project required protection for extreme hydrocarbon fire scenarios with a system that offered flexibility and toughness to allow for pre-coating, transportation and assembly with limited need for touch-up and application in challenging humid conditions.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880

  ZPMC steel fabrication, China

  The PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 coating was selected because of its ease of application, fast-drying capability and ultimate performance, including excellent corrosion- and seawater resistance.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Halfdan platform, North sea

  The PPG PITT-CHAR XP system met the challenges of protecting the CEPSA propane sphere from corrosion, cryogenic temperatures, and hydrocarbon fire while also providing durability in the saline and high-UV coastal conditions, all in an aesthetic manner.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880

  Pertamina Refinery Unit IV, Indonesia

  PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 enhances productivity while protecting jetty. This coating was selected because of its abrasion- and corrosion resistant performance, easy application characteristics and its ability to be rapidly immersed into splash and tidal zones.

• Case study | SIGMASHIELD 880

  Pertamina Refinery Unit V, Indonesia

  The tight spaces and convoluted geometry of the Petramina fender structure required a coating that could be applied with ease and also reduce the time interval to recoating. PPG SIGMASHIELD 880 coating was selected because of its abrasion-, corrosion- and seawater resistance, its faster drying time and its high film thickness in a single coat.

• Case study | PPG HI-TEMP 1027

  Chevron Phillips, USA

  Chevron Phillips chose PPG HI-TEMP 1027 to protect their piping and process equipment from corrosion. PPG provided advanced coatings solutions to prevent Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and protect their assets from corrosion caused by atmospheric exposure. The process equipment that needed protection included a 1592 Ethylene unit, heat exchangers, fired-feed heaters and cracking units. Our one product solution met their various needs.

• Case study | PPG HI-TEMP 1027

  Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Taiwan

  The challenge at Formosa was providing Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and prevention of corrosion from atmospheric exposure as part of a large scale maintenance project at a large refinery. With it's proven track record in addressing CUI issues, PPG HI-TEMP 1027 was the obvious choice for the coating phase of work.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Sibur ZapSib petrochemical complex, Russia

  The challenge at the Sibur petrochemical production complex was to provide a durable hydrocarbon passive fire protection (PFP) system that would withstand extreme climatic conditions ranging from high summer humidity to cold winter temperatures. The chosen coating system was PPG PITT-CHAR XP, the most flexible intumescent epoxy solution on the market today.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Formosa Plastic Corporation, USA

  This project faced the key issue of cross-continent shipping and handling. Our PPG PITT-CHAR XP system was chosen because it provides the fire protection coating needed to withstand long-distance transportation with minimal or no damage. The coating also had to provide long-term protection against corrosion and weathering factors with minimal maintenance.

• Case study | PPG HI-TEMP 1027

  Petrobas refinery in Pasadena, USA

  The challenge for this project was prevention of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and prevention of corrosion from atmospheric exposure. PPG HI-TEMP Coatings partnered with Petrobras during the expansion of this refinery to provide the solution to their various high temperature coating needs. Application of these products while their equipment was running resulted in a huge cost savings.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 840

  Poquonock water pollution control facility, USA

  PPG's Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas System was used to protect Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility. The PPG system was used to coat underground bare concrete influent channels that were very rough and had been exposed to H2S gas for some time. The solution was a combination of AMERLOCK^® Sealer, AMERCOAT^® 100A and NOVAGUARD^® 840. This job was completed within a week and the channels were back in service in a reasonable amount of time.

• Case study | NOVAGUARD 890 LT

  Storage tank, Total Refinery Antwerp, Belgium

  The challenge for this project was to provide long lasting corrosion protection for the internal shell of tank 441 in harsh outdoor winter conditions. The solution was PPG NOVAGUARD^™ 890LT, a single-feed, chemical- and abrasion-resistant tank lining that cures at temperatures as low as -10^°C. This fully cured, high-quality system was applied efficiently in harsh winter temperatures and will continue to provide long-lasting corrosion protection.

• Case study | PPG PITT-CHAR XP

  Halfdan platform, North sea

  With a proven track record in delivering solutions to the oil and gas industry, PPG were the obvious choice to provide Passive Fire Protection solutions to this offshore facility in the North Sea with PPG PITT-CHAR XP. Approximately 146 tonnes of PITT-CHAR XP was used to coat 13,840 m² of topside steel work and provide 1 hour of fire protection.