Mekor™ corrosion inhibitors
Mekor corrosion inhibitors are patented products that effectively control oxygen-induced corrosion in steam-generating systems. Mekor products scavenge oxygen, protecting the entire system from pitting corrosion, and passivate iron and copper surfaces, forming protective magnetite and cuprous oxide layers that are more resistant to corrosion. The result of utilizing a Mekor corrosion inhibitor is system-wide corrosion protection. A variety of formulations are available for a wide range of operating conditions.
Mekor corrosion inhibitors can be used in combination with Ashland preboiler treatments to provide effective oxygen scavenging throughout the entire steam generating system. Likewise, Mekor corrosion inhibitors can be combined with Ashland steam/condensate treatments to provide extremely effective afterboiler corrosion protection. Regardless of the application, the difference over conventional treatments is provided by the Mekor corrosion inhibitor.
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- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
- North America
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Mekor corrosion inhibitors effectively control oxygen-induced corrosion in steam-generating systems. Commercial applications confirm this and typically result in a number of value-added benefits.
● Reduced corrosion
● Extended equipment life
● Improved system reliability
● Reduced maintenance costs
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ServicesAshland offers a variety of services which complement this product.
Corrosion Monitoring and Metallurgy
Problems related to corrosion cost commercial and industrial plants billions of dollars each year. Although a variety of means exist to inhibit corrosion, it's important to identify the root cause of the corrosion. Ashland Water Technologies’ Corrosion Monitoring and Metallurgy group provides failure analysis and assessments of steam-generating and heat-exchanger equipment. Working closely with customers, this team provides clear identification of the problem, which leads to a more rapid and effective solution. Key services provided by the group include failure analysis, corrosion coupon analysis, and elemental and compound analysis.
Water Process Applications
Ashland Water Technologies’ Water Process Applications team is dedicated to helping customers improve the performance of their boiler, heating and cooling systems, and associated processes. The team supports customers worldwide from four technical centers that house extensive analytical capabilities and innovative process testing instrumentation. Using both laboratory bench and pilot scale equipment, the team can evaluate chemical and mechanical treatments and explore “what-if” scenarios under actual-use conditions. The hard data and insights gained during these evaluations allow Ashland to confidently recommend treatment strategies that ensure system efficiency.