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Cool Under Pressure: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Center Cooling Systems

Dec 10, 2025Dec 10, 2025 eawater

With the unprecedented rise in cloud-computing and AI, the need for data centers and supercomputers is booming. This astronomical output of artificial brain activity demands enormous amounts of power that quickly convert to heat as these mega-computers process billions of “thoughts” per second. The natural consequence is the proliferation of giant cooling towers alongside new data centers, with backup chillers kicking in for hot summer months and going idle during cold weather. Whatever the season, taking proactive steps to fight corrosion is critical to maintaining a healthy system long-term. Cortec®…

Corrosion Monitoring: Tips to Make Sure Your VpCI Is Working

Feb 10, 2025Feb 10, 2025 eawater

Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI/VpCI®) are a comprehensive answer to many of the world’s toughest industrial preservation problems. Their versatility and effectiveness for treating hard-to-reach areas have earned them a place in large-scale oil and gas construction and preservation projects around the world. But what if the unexpected happens and the VpCI® goes missing? Eric Uutala, a Cortec® preservation expert of more than 15 years, recently shared some simple corrosion monitoring advice to help you make sure your long-term VpCI® preservation project goes as planned. Start Out Right with…