Cavitation corrosion in a continuous catalytic reformer unit

Authors
Groysman, A Kaufman, A Feldman, B Man, Y
Citation
A. Groysman et al., Cavitation corrosion in a continuous catalytic reformer unit, MATER PERF, 39(6), 2000, pp. 62-65
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE
ISSN journal
00941492 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
62 - 65
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1492(200006)39:6<62:CCIACC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Cavitation corrosion failure occurred in a venturi scrubber (ejector) made of alloy B-2 (UNS N10665), installed in a continuous catalytic reformer (CC R) unit. The failure occurred after 9 months of service. Electron microscop y examination confirmed cavitation corrosion because of condensation of cor rosive species such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) and water (H2O). Preventive anticorrosion measures are discussed.