Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry converts oil and natural gas into chemical products such as plastics, solvents, and fertilizers. Facilities include large plants with reactors, vessels, piping networks and storage tanks that require strict maintenance and safety measures.

Where is surface preparation needed in petrochemicals?

Maintenance is critical for:

• Reactors and vessels – exposed to heat, chemicals and pressure.
• Pipelines and manifolds – transporting aggressive feedstocks.
• Tank farms – storing hazardous chemicals.
• Cooling towers and exchangers – prone to corrosion and scaling.

For you as an operator, proper surface preparation avoids corrosion-related leaks, costly downtime and environmental fines.

Extra explanation

Challenges in petrochemical facilities include:

• Chemical corrosion – accelerated by acids, solvents and hydrocarbons.
• CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) – hidden on insulated piping.
• ATEX zones – high risk of fire and explosions.
• Strict environmental regulations – no grit or paint debris allowed to escape.

Traditional open blasting is risky due to dust, chemical contamination and downtime.

With Pinovo’s vacuum blasting:

• Dust and coating debris are contained.
• ATEX-certified tools allow safe work in hazardous zones.
• Parallel working reduces downtime in turnaround projects.

Pinovo and the petrochemical industry

Pinovo supports petrochemical operators by:

• PiPoint™ – for spot blasting on vessels and piping.
• PiCo Pipe™ – for cylindrical process lines.
• PiHab™ – for confined spaces and rope access.
• PiWalk™ – for bund walls and larger surfaces.