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2019 Award Nomination Title of Innovation: Lanolin Environmental Solutions
Nominee(s): Geoffrey Brian Boyle, Lanotec Australia Pty Ltd Robert Doncon, Lanotec Australia Pty Ltd Anthony Chia Mun Chung, Lanotec Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Category: Coatings and Linings Dates of Innovation Development: (from [June, 2014] to [June, 2018])
Web site: https://www.lanotec.com.au
Summary Description:
Lanotec Australia Pty Ltd produces a range of high‐performance lanolin‐based, biodegradable and environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors and lubricants, as well as industrial strength degreasers made from a blend of organic solvents and surfactants. The base product, lanolin, is a natural wax. A carrier (an evaporative paraffin) is used to liquefy the lanolin grease for ease of application and penetration. The carrier evaporates in approximately one hour at ambient temperature, leaving behind a microfilm of lanolin for corrosion protection and lubrication.
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In 2014 meeting with PTTEP, a national petroleum exploration and production company based in Thailand, mentioned that petroleum companies and contractors globally cannot live up to their ISO 14001 Environmental Policies with some of their current practices. One of the biggest problems was the constant removal and re‐application of storage compound before and after inspection on Tubulars such as Drill Pipe Threads (Joints) and using the likes of Degreaser (such as Kerosene) for cleaning and disposal of the contaminants. Subsequent trials began with Halliburton by spraying equipment and sending it offshore for their own corrosion trials. That is when Lanotec started the corrosion trial carried out with the Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) as an inspection company, the purpose was to show that with Lanotec spray you could visually inspect without the removal of storage compound by simply removing the protection cap thus resulting in cost savings and eliminating pollution. For example, Mubadala Petroleum has reduced their inspection costs from $7 to $1 by using this spraying method. Lanotec’s lanolin products are extremely versatile and efficient, produced from a renewable source, are a major contributor to the reduction of petrochemical consumables and maintenance costs whilst addressing HSE issues. In June 2018, Lanotec received the prestigious Global Green TagTM Certification for 5 products relating to sustainable development and green‐certified products.
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Full Description:
(Please provide complete answers to the questions below. Graphs, charts, and photos can be
inserted to support the answers.)
1. What is the innovation?
Lanolin is a natural, renewable product providing protection for a vast array of metals against the effects of corrosion and other effects as the consequence of the natural elements such as the sun, water, and friction, as well as acids and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S). It offers effortless application, resists wash‐off (independently tested by Australian Chemical Services) is biodegradable, non‐flammable and is classified as “Food Grade”. It is highly effective in harsh corrosive environments where environmental and HSE requirements are important. These include offshore and onshore mining and drilling, marine asset protection, aviation, and asset storage (especially drill pipes). 2. How does the innovation work?
A carrier (an evaporative paraffin) is used to liquefy the lanolin grease for ease of application and penetration. The carrier evaporates quickly on exposure to light and air, in approximately one hour, leaving no residue and is consequently biodegradable. Lanolin is also pro‐active in nature by forming a natural bond with itself if there is a separation
by way of a scratch. This means if there is a fracture in the lanolin it will reform to re‐establish
the barrier to continue the protection.
3. Describe the corrosion problem or technological gap that sparked the development of the
innovation? How does the innovation improve upon existing methods/technologies to
address this corrosion problem or provide a new solution to bridge the technology gap?
Costs and Environmental issues dictated the need for alternatives to petrochemical based products, which are harmful to the individual and the environment, as well as being costly from a labor perspective. The layer required to provide protection is less than 10 micrometers as tested independently by Australian Chemical Services, making a very valuable and effective asset protective coating system. Lanolin‐based products are completely environmentally‐friendly and safe to use at sea, are
proven to be more efficient, and offer potentially huge financial savings against the need for
costly equipment refurbishment back ashore.
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4. Has the innovation been tested in the laboratory or in the field? If so, please describe any
tests or field demonstrations and the results that support the capability and feasibility of the
innovation.
All Lanotec lanolin products have been tested by independent globally certified laboratories as follows and further details can be found at: https://www.lanotec.com.au/technical‐notes/ Specification and Testing
High Voltage Testing ‐ dry tested to 70kV – non‐conductive (General Electric)
Chemical Analysis ‐ contains no heavy metals (Australian Chemical Services)
MIL‐C‐16173E requirements ‐ Solvent‐dispersed corrosion preventative compounds that deposit thin, easily removable films after evaporation of solvent. (ETRS)
BMS 3‐23F requirements ‐ Boeing Material Specification, Organic Corrosion Inhibiting Compounds (ETRS)
Salt Spray Test (ETRS)
NACE TM0169 – 2000 (Corrmet Engineering) H2S testing, Houston, Texas Australian Standard Test Methods
AS 1580.460.2 ‐ Highly resistant to acid and salt
AS 2380 Clause 4.2 ‐ Flameproof enclosure ‐ Complies with standard
AS 2331.3.1 ‐ Neutral Salt Spray (Corrosion) Approvals
Global Green Tag Certification
HACCP Australia Food Safety Accreditation Systems ‐ Food Grade Lubricant
NZFSA Approval Lubricant C12
HALAL certified for food safe Two (2) tests example as follows: Example 1:
SGS, DEI, THAILAND
SEVERE WEATHER CORROSION PREVENTION SURVEY The purpose of the test was to prove that the Lanotec U.P. (Ultimate Protection) has greater corrosion protection properties than the conventional storage greases used at present. The corrosion test was carried out over a period of 3 months and 5 days using 3 different Anti‐Corrosion products.
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Standard Drill Pipe Connection Threads were used for testing. Products used:
Lanotec U.P. (Ultimate Protection)
Lanotec Type ‘A’ Grease
PTTEP NGL2 / EP Grease The Drill Pipes used were tested in severe weather conditions in a coastal environment:
Rain Fall in excess of 1766mm; and
Temperatures exceeding 38°C
TESTING & FINDINGS
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IN CONCLUSION Both Biodegradable & Environmentally Friendly Lanotec U.P. & Type ‘A’ Grease outperformed the Standard NGL2 / EP Grease on bare metal by far. Also keep in mind that the Standard Tool joint is further protected from corrosion by the placement of a plastic protector to enhance its life span. Source: Report carried out by John Dolan ‐ SGS, DEI Songkhla Base Thailand 2014 Example 2:
Corrosion Preventing Test Comparison: DOW CORNING 4 Compound vs. LANOTEC Type A Grease Purpose : To compare the corrosion preventing character between the
Dow Corning 4 Compound vs. Lanotec Type A Grease Sample Used to apply grease : 70 mm X 40 mm X 6 mm pure copper bar. Procedure : 2/3 part from one end of the copper bar is applied with Lanotec
on one face and the Dow corning on the other face. Equal amount of both the grease is applied. The bar is dip into the sulphuric acid (1400 S.G). Only the greased part is allowed to dip into the acid.
Test Duration : 30 Days Observation :
The greased copper bar is suspended in the Beaker Only 95% of the greased surface area is dipped into
the acid to prevent the direct corrosion of the ungreased surface.
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After 30 days: The corrosion sign on the Dow corning applied surface gets more intense, even the alligator clip holding copper bar on the Dow corning side started to react with acid forming copper sulphate (light green crystal). This shows that the acid migration in the Dow Corning applied surface is faster. The Lanotec applied surface started to show slight corrosion at the interface of the greased and the ungreased surface. No reaction with the clip observed.
Corrosion sign getting denser in the Dow corning applied The Lanotec applied surface started to show signs of surface after 30 days. corrosion after 30 days
Conclusion : The Dow Corning grease is observed to be less effective than the Lanotec grease in preventing the corrosion. It is also found that the Lanotec is more efficient is preventing the acid migration.
Recommendation : Lanotec observed to be more efficient in terms of preventing the
corrosion (copper) and the acid migration. It is highly recommended that Lanotec should replace the Dow Corning for greasing the terminal post of the batteries. Rajendra Singh 17/06/2014 5. How can the innovation be incorporated into existing corrosion prevention and control
activities and how does it benefit the industry/industries it serves (i.e., does it provide a cost
and/or time savings; improve an inspection, testing, or data collection process; help to
extend the service life of assets or corrosion‐control systems, etc.)?
Lanolin products provide a barrier between metal and the atmosphere preventing oxidization and corrosion which is especially effective against the effects of salts, acids, alkalis, and fertilizers. Also, acid, salt, and moisture resistant and resists high pressure wash off, whilst
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remaining environmentally friendly. Furthermore, they are non‐hazardous and are safe to use in enclosed spaces (unlike highly dangerous petrochemical‐based products). There is a dramatic reduction in costs due to the ease of application and the ability to perform visual inspections of assets in storage, laid up drill pipes in marine, mining and agricultural applications and this is clearly indicated by The Preventive Maintenance test undertaken by Halliburton on the following page.
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6. Is the innovation commercially available? If yes, how long has it been utilized? If not, what
is the next step in making the innovation commercially available? What are the challenges, if
any, that may affect further development or use of this innovation and how could they be
overcome?
The full range of Lanolin products are commercially available with the Global Green TagTM Certification issued in June 2018. Through our Australian manufacturing base, distribution centers in Singapore and Channels Distribution throughout Asia, the products are available globally. As a bio‐degradable, renewable resource, lanolin is very well‐positioned as a major contributor to the industry and the users’ bottom‐line for the near future, particularly in respect of the Global focus on the environment and doubtless ever‐increasing regulations we can be expected to adhere to moving forward. From the production point of view, the political stability and quality of the Australian manufacturing base provides dependability for the foreseeable future. 7. Are there any patents related to this work? If yes, please provide the patent title, number,
and inventor.
No patents are registered although the Lanotec brand is a registered trademark across Asia and Australia.