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Corrosion problems in distillation of coal liquid products

Journal Article · · Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6202183

Severe corrosion in the distillation area of four coal liquefaction pilot plants is described. In all cases it was concluded that chloride, which is a minor constituent of coal, was responsible for the problems. Bench-scale experiments undertaken to determine the chemical form of the corrosive chloride revealed that water-soluble chloride was highly corrosive when present with a Bronstead acid cation, specifically in the form of basic nitrogen compound hydrochlorides. Phenols present in coal liquids aided in the localization of the corrosion. The path of the chloride through one process is described. Possible solutions to the corrosion problem consist mostly of either preventing the concentration of chloride in the affected area, reducing the chlorides to a less corrosive form, using more corrosion-resistant alloys, or a combination of these. The advantages and drawbacks of each method is briefly discussed. (CKK)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington
OSTI ID:
6202183
Journal Information:
Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Compon. Fossil Energy Appl.; (United States) Vol. 43; ISSN MCFAD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English