OIL CONTAINMENT
Polyurea and Polyurethane Oil Containment Coatings
CONTAINMENT COATINGS FOR SAFER
OPERATIONS AND A HEALTHIER WORLD
Oil is called “black gold” for a reason, but this nickname may still fall short of communicating the immeasurable value of oil and its derivatives. No other single substance is responsible for playing such a disproportionate role in our society as it has almost single-handedly powered the world to previously unimaginable heights of technological development. But oil has its drawbacks, namely in terms of the hazards posed by its chemical properties, which threaten to cause lasting damage to local ecosystems when uncontrollably introduced into the environment. That’s why reliable containment strategies are essential to the modern oil and gas industry, where new technologies offer to improve outcomes and mitigate risks in the event of an oil spill, including ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane oil containment coatings. Our formulations are mechanically durable and chemically resistant and can be rapidly deployed anywhere they’re needed for better emergence response. They’re the ultimate all-purpose oil containment coatings built to perform in the challenging environments of the traditional energy sector.
APPLICATIONS AND
BENEFITS OF POLYUREA
AND POLYURETHANE
OIL CONTAINMENT
COATINGS
Oil containment traditionally refers to the process of spill containment after an oil spill has already taken place. Our polyurea and polyurethane coatings extend that definition to encompass any and all surface protection measures that aid in oil’s safe storage, transportation, and emergency spill response. Here are some of the most important ways our technology can protect your world:
SECONDARY
CONTAINMENT LINERS
Secondary containment is the first line of defense in the event of primary containment failure. Its purpose is to prevent spills from proliferating into the environment by containing hazardous substances like oil within a designated area, which can be accomplished with polyurea and polyurethane because of their mechanical strength and chemical resistance. They’re sprayed onto containment systems like berms to resist chemical attacks and reinforce equipment in order to prevent small spills from having large consequences.
TANK LININGS
Tank linings provide protection before secondary containment has a chance to get involved. They’re used to protect and reinforce primary containers like industrial storage tanks with a seamless layer of chemically inert elastomer. This separates storage materials from coming into direct contact with corrosive substances like oil and thereby significantly reducing the risk of primary containment failure through internal damage. The better the primary containment the less we need to rely on limited backup systems and other costly redundancies.
PIPELINE COATINGS
Oil is always on the move and its preferred vehicle is the pipeline. The modern oil and gas industry has erected extensive pipeline networks that span countries and continents to deliver black gold wherever it needs to be. But these pipelines are fundamentally no different than the storage containers used for keeping oil in one place and are similarly susceptible to damage or degradation that threatens to repatriate oil back to Mother Earth. Spray elastomer technologies may be applied to the exterior of pipelines and other transport infrastructure to maintain their integrity and see oil arrive at its intended destination.
EMERGENCY SPILL
RESPONSE
Whether through carelessness, malice, or freak accident, oil spills are bound to happen on occasion, and emergency spill response is what makes the difference between local contamination and regional exposure to hazardous substances. Our coatings can serve as invaluable tools in emergency response by providing temporary containment through quick leak repair or on-site barrier creation. They’re also useful in the later stages of spill response and can be used to clean up oil spills once they’re under control.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
ArmorThane is steadfast in our commitment to environmental stewardship and the adoption of more sustainable practices that are reflected by our oil containment coatings. Our formulations are environmentally friendly in two important ways. First their role in containing hazardous substances is central in maintaining a contaminant-free work environment and responsible as well as regulatorily compliant operations. Second, the environmental benefits of our coatings introduce no new hazards of their own because they’re made of 100% solids and contain no solvents or volatile organic chemicals. Once cured, they’re also non-toxic and some formulations can even be used for potable water storage and food-safe applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Polyurea is more environmentally friendly than many traditional coating technologies like epoxy because it’s made of 100% solids and contains no solvents or volatile organic chemicals. After curing polyurea is also considered non-toxic and its long lifespan and minimal material requirements make more from less to keep resource consumption low.
Polyurea and polyurethane are frequently chosen over alternative containment coatings because of their long-term cost savings. Most formulations are rated to last up to several decades with minimal need for repairs or replacements so that only a modest initial investment is all that’s required. This makes them a less expensive option in the long term and at a competitive price point compared to less capable technology.
Oil containment coatings like ArmorThane’s polyurea and polyurethane formulations are used to prevent oil spills and reduce harm when they do still occur. They can be applied to both primary and secondary containment systems and even serve as powerful tool during emergency spill response by enabling rapid repairs and the quick construction of temporary containment structures.
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PROTECTING YOUR WORLD WITH SAFER OIL
CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES
Like it or not, fossil fuels are here to stay for the foreseeable future even as renewable energy starts to take hold. But it’s not just about waiting around until one technology is ready to usurp another. So long as oil plays a role powering the world, every step should be taken to make its use safer and more sustainable, not least through better containment strategies. So if you’re ready to leverage the strength and versatility of our oil containment coatings it’s time to contact ArmorThane today. We’re the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane and live by our motto – protecting your world. Just give us a call or drop us a line via email or contact form and we can start protecting our world together, one tank or one pipeline at a time!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TYLER GLECKLER
I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.
