April 2022
Process Optimization
Combating naphtha reflux section corrosion mechanism and production losses in a CDU
Corrosion is one of the most important challenges that refineries face (FIG. 1).1
The Authors
is a Process Chief for the naphtha hydrotreater, isomerization, CCR reformer, catalyst regeneration and benzene removal units at Tüpraş’ Kırıkkale refinery. She has more than 3 yr of experience in crude and vacuum distillation processing. She earned a degree in chemical engineering from Hacettepe University, Turkey.
is a Process Superintendent for the crude/vacuum/LPG and amine treatment/sulfur recovery units at Tüpraş’ Kırıkkale refinery. He has 15 yr of refining experience in both operations and processing for several refining units. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey.
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