Avoid H[sub 2]S corrosion in refinery vessels

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)

OSTI ID:6814961

Schwinn, V; Streisselberger, A ^[1]

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1. Dillinger Hutte DHS, Dillingen/Saar, (Germany)

A special steel design prevents hydrogen-induced cracking. This paper reports on steel making and plate manufacturing for corrosive environments in the hydrocarbon processing industry which has resulted in a steel series with defined resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC). Worldwide inspection programs indicate pressure vessel cracking in wet H[sub 2]S environments is a major refining problem. The quality of HIC-resistant steel types are measured by NACE standard TM0284. Steel types are available as per ASTM/ASME A/SE 516, DIN 17102, or BS 1501-224 and BS 1501-225. Requirements for HIC resistance vary with severity of the corrosive environment. Consequently, new steels are designated with HIC test levels 5, 10 or 15. These numbers denote maximum CLR values for specimens tested per NACE TM0284 in NACE TM0177 solution.

• OSTI ID: 6814961
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States) Vol. 72:1; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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360105 -- Metals & Alloys-- Corrosion & Erosion
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