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Corrosion Problems and Solutions in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry

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Abstract

Specific corrosion problems of sulfur compounds, hydrogen gas, naphthenic acids, and amine solutions, physicochemical mechanisms, anti-corrosion and monitoring measures are described. Sulfidic corrosion and hydrogen attack can occur both at low and high temperatures. Naphthenic acid corrosion occurs only at high (190 °C < T < 360 °C) temperatures. Amine solutions are corrosive at ~100–130 °C. Case studies at refineriesʼ units are analyzed and solutions are given.

A pessimist sees difficulties in every opportunity; an optimist sees opportunities in every difficulty.

Winston Churchill (1874–1965), a British politician.

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Groysman, A. (2017). Corrosion Problems and Solutions at Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Units. In: Corrosion Problems and Solutions in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry. Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, vol 32. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45256-2_4

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