Corrosion in Refineries (EFC 42) (European Federation of Corrosion Publications) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1420054961 ISBN 13: 9781420054965

Publisher: CRC Press, 2007

Synopsis

Corrosion in ageing refinery plant presents a serious safety hazard. This important book summarizes key research into corrosion processes in refinery equipment, how it can be measured and controlled. The book reviews factors affecting corrosion such as carburization 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.

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European Federation of Corrosion, UK Institut Francais du Petrole, Paris, France

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420054961
• ISBN 13: 9781420054965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 110
• Editor: Harston J.D., Ropital F.