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Corrosion assessment in FBC (fluidized-bed combustion) systems

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7160751

Metallic materials selected for the construction of heat exchangers and tube support structure in fluidized-bed combustion (FBC) systems must withstand the dynamic corrosive conditions prevalent in these systems. Oxidation-sulfidation interactions leading to accelerated metal wastage of components can occur owing to the presence of sorbent deposits on metal surface and/or the low-oxygen partial pressures in the exposure environment. A number of laboratory tests were conducted to examine the influence of deposit chemistry, gas chemistry, and alloy pretreatment on corrosion of high-chromium alloys, such as, Incoloy 800 and Type 310 stainless steel. Detailed chemical and physical analyses of spent-bed materials were made and correlated with the observed corrosion behavior of the alloys. A comparative analysis was made of the influence of bubbling-bed and circulating-bed deposits on corrosion of several candidate alloys. Finally, a comparison was made of the laboratory corrosion test data with the metal wastage information developed over the years in several FBC test facilities. 5 refs., 20 figs., 3 tabs.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
7160751
Report Number(s):
CONF-900107-2; ON: DE90007806
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English