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Corrosion

Caustic injection relocation project

Corrosion and fouling in the second preheat exchangers were eliminated

Repair of a corroded vessel skirt subjected to an overturning moment

Ultragen Ltd.: Ayari, H.  |  Morand, F.  |  Truong, K.T.

A parametric finite element model was used to determine the most economical solution

Controlling crude unit overhead corrosion by improved desalting

Process Corrosion Consultants: Gutzeit, J.

Here are benchmark values for evaluating the effectiveness of existing units

Failure analysis of an ethylene cracking heater finned tube

Reliance Industries Ltd.: Gupta, R. P.
IPCL: Moon, P.

Here's what caused the leak and the steps taken to prevent future leaks

Optimum specification and quality requirements for pressure vessels

International Inspections Centre W.L.L.: Pullarcot, S. K.

Most pressure vessels are custom designed because of the specific requirements of the process. Depending on the service conditions, some of these vessels will fall under the category of lethal service..

Major improvements in reactor effluent air cooler reliability

Flint Hills Resources, L.P.: Cayard, M. S.
Consultant: Horvath, R. J.
Honeywell Process Solutions: Kane, R. D.

Joint industry program provides a new methodology for assessing and controlling ammonium bisulfide corrosion

Failure analysis of ethylene cracking heater convection section dilution steam tube

Reliance Industries Ltd.: Gupta, R. P.
IPCL: Moon, P.

Several inspection techniques were required to determine the root cause of the failure

Estimating corrosion in metallic stacks caused by hydrochloric acid

Centro de Tecnologias Ambientais ISQ--Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade: Gomes, J. F. P.

Simple method can be used to calculate the dewpoint temperature

Effect of process deposits on the corrosion behavior of titanium in brine

SABIC R&T: Babakr, A.
Saudi Petrochemical Company: Al Beed, A. A.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp.: Al-Sonidah, M.  |  Al-Subai, S.

The temperature and pH need to be controlled to avoid problems

Reduce corrosion in amine gas absorption columns

Belzona Inc.: Mogul, M. G.

Polymer coating systems provide barriers to protect vital plant equipment against stress-corrosion cracking