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Corrosion of metals in oil shale environments

Conference · · NACE Corrosion/81; ()
OSTI ID:5154122
The corrosion of mild, low alloy, and stainless steel in elevated temperature in situ oil shale retorting environments is being investigated. The catastrophic oxidation-sulfidation attack that can occur in in-situ retorts is documented for a thermowell consisting of a mild steel pipe protecting a stainless steel sheathed thermocouple assembly. The behavior of metals under a number of varying conditions such as service temperature, type of shale and oil content of shale is presented. The potential of coatings on mild steel to extend its service range into shale retorting environments has been determined for pack aluminide type coatings.
OSTI ID:
5154122
Report Number(s):
CONF-810402-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: NACE Corrosion/81; () Journal Volume: 95
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English