Cavitation corrosion in a continuous catalytic reformer unit

Alec Groysman, A. Kaufman, B. Feldman, Y. Man

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Abstract

Cavitation corrosion failure occurred in a venturi scrubber (ejector) made of alloy B-2 (UNS N10665), installed in a continuous catalytic reformer (CCR) unit. The failure occured after 9 months of service. Electron microscopy examination confirmed cavitation corrosion because of condensation of corrosive species such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) and water (H 2O). Preventive anticorrosion measures are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages62-65
Number of pages4
Volume39
No6
Specialist publicationMaterials Performance
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

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