Corrosion inhibitor for aqueous ammonia absorption system
A method is described for inhibiting corrosion and the formation of hydrogen and thus improving absorption in an ammonia/water absorption refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump system by maintaining the hydroxyl ion concentration of the aqueous ammonia working fluid within a selected range under anaerobic conditions at temperatures up to 425 F. This hydroxyl ion concentration is maintained by introducing to the aqueous ammonia working fluid an inhibitor in an amount effective to produce a hydroxyl ion concentration corresponding to a normality of the inhibitor relative to the water content ranging from about 0.015 N to about 0.2 N at 25 C. Also, working fluids for inhibiting the corrosion of carbon steel and resulting hydrogen formation and improving absorption in an ammonia/water absorption system under anaerobic conditions at up to 425 F. The working fluids may be aqueous solutions of ammonia and a strong base or aqueous solutions of ammonia, a strong base, and a specified buffer. 5 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- Assignee:
- Phillips Engineering Co., St. Joseph, MI (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,811,026/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-696,789; CNN: Contract 15X-17497C
- OSTI ID:
- 672636
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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