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Title: Effect of heat stable salts on MDEA solution corrosivity: Part 2

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Processing
OSTI ID:465141
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  1. Dow Chemical Co., Freeport, TX (United States)

A comprehensive coupon corrosion testing program was undertaken to address the effect of various heat stable salts on methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) corrosivity to carbon steel and various stainless steels. Corrosion rates of carbon steel, 304SS, 316SS and 410SS liquid and vapor coupons towards MDEA, and MDEA containing various anions, at 180 F and 250 F, were measured in a reactor. Corrosion results of two refinery plant solutions before and after caustic neutralization were also performed. Based on these results, guidelines were determined for heat stable amine salt (HSAS) levels of oxalates, sulfates, formates, acetates and thiosulfates. In addition, caustic neutralization guidelines for MDEA heat stable salts were determined. Ongoing results include MDEA corrosivity with succinates, and malonates, glycolates, SO{sub 2} and ammonia.

OSTI ID:
465141
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Processing, Vol. 76, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English