Most programs still treat the symptoms
Corrosion inhibitors, fouling dispersants, and continuous reclamation and filtration are standard practices. However, they only address the consequences of a deeper issue.
The root cause remains: dissolved oxygen. If you don't control oxygen, you're managing consequences—not the process.
Rapid Corrosion
Especially severe localized pitting corrosion.
HSS Formation
Accelerated formation of heat-stable salts.
Polymerization
Radical-driven "tar-like" fouling.
System Instability
Leading to significantly increased operating costs.
The Limitations of Film-Forming Inhibitors
Most corrosion protection programs rely heavily on film-forming inhibitors. Although useful, they have clear limitations and provide partial protection at best.
Performance degrades under extreme pH conditions.
Lower effectiveness in contaminated systems (HSS, hydrocarbons, solids).
Vulnerable to high turbulence and shear stress.
Do not prevent oxygen-driven reactions at the source.
CataKem CSP™ Platform
Eliminating the Cause
The Result:
- Greater reliability and uptime
- Reduced corrosion and fouling
- 90% reduction in contamination costs