This Important Book Summarises Key Research Into Corrosion Processes in Refinery Equipment How It Can Be Measured and Controlled

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65846) has announced the addition of “Corrosion In Refineries” to their offering.

Corrosion in refineries: (EFC 42)

- Summarises key research into corrosion processes in refinery equipment

- Discusses ways of testing for corrosion and cracking in refineries

Corrosion in ageing refinery plant presents a serious safety hazard. This important book summarises key research into corrosion processes in refinery equipment, how it can be measured and controlled. The book reviews factors affecting corrosion such as carburisation and metal dusting as well as corrosion in steel and other materials used in refinery technology. It considers corrosion in a range of refinery equipment such as storage tanks, HF alkylation units, sour water strippers and insulated units. Other chapters discuss ways of testing for corrosion and cracking in refineries together with integrity and life cycle assessment techniques. There is also coverage of ways of trouble-shooting corrosion problems and preventative measures such as coating systems.

With its distinguished editor and team of contributors, Corrosion in refineries will be a valuable reference for all those concerned with building and maintaining refineries in the petrochemical industry.

About the author

Dr John Harston is an internationally-known expert on corrosion in refining operations. In 1996 he set up Working Party 15 (Corrosion in the Refinery Industry) within the European Federation of Corrosion. Working Party 15 is internationally-recognised for its important contribution to research in this area.

Contents:

Carburisation and metal dusting of steels and high temperature alloys by hydrocarbons

H J Grabke, Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH, Germany

Introduction: Thermodynamics. Carburisation. Metal Dusting. References.

Integrity and life assessment of catalytic reformer units

J M Brear and J Williamson, formerly of ERA Technology Ltd., UK

Introduction. Background. Risk Assessment. Fired Heaters. Reactor Vessels. Pipework. Heat Exchangers. High Temperature Hydrogen Attack. Conclusions. Acknowledgements. References.

The use of spot hydrogen flux measurements in assessing corrosion and crack risk in refinery applications

F Dean, Ion Science Ltd., UK

Introduction. Scenarios leading to hydrogen permeation and detection. A measurement of hydrogen activity based on flux measurement. Confidence guidelines. Meaning of activity a0. Derivation of activity conversion. References. Appendix 1. Appendix 2.

Degradation of carbon steel under the influence of sulphur in a refinery furnace remaining life prediction

J Hucinska, Technical University of Gdansk, Poland

Introduction. Material and service conditions. In-service examinations. After-service examinations. Conclusions. References.

Troubleshooting corrosion problems in HF alkylation units

Marcel Roche, Christophe Grenet and Martin Richez, Elf Antar, France

Introduction. Corrosion problems in HF alkylation units. Experience at Donges and Grandpuits refineries. Role of residual elements in steel. Leak prevention in an HF alkylation unit. Protective coatings tests. Conclusions. References.

Corrosion in the overhead system of a sour water stripper

O Forsén and J Aromaa, Helsinki University of Technology and T Hakonen and K Rintamäki, Neste Oy, Finland

Introduction. Experimental. Test results. Discussion. References.

Corrosion of above ground storage tanks for petroleum products and choice of coating systems for their protection from corrosion

A Groysman, Oil Refineries Ltd., Israel

Introduction. Experimental. Calculations. Results and discussion. Conclusions. References.

The use of coatings to prevent corrosion in process vessels operating at elevated temperatures and pressures

A D Gaskin, Belzona Polymerics Limited, UK

Conventional materials of construction and their limitations. Characteristics and limitations of traditional coating systems. Development of high temperature coatings. Summary.

Methods of monitoring

B Bjørnsen, H Horn, T Malvik and A Solumsmo, CorrOcean ASA, Norway and D Morton, CorrOcean Ltd, UK

The FSM technology. The FSM principle. The equipment. Case studies.

Disbonding test methodology: Definition of representative test conditions - results of an industry joint research programme

L Coudreuse, CLI, B Cadilhac, Total, C Dumontier, CMP, France and R Koers, Shell, The Netherlands, G Riccardi, Nuovo Pignone, Italy, M Roche, TotalFinaElf, and F Ropital, IFP, France

Summary. Background. Disbonding phenomenon. Numerical simulation of hydrogen profiles. Experimental approach. Conclusions. References.

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