Corrosion Problems and Solutions in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry

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Corrosion Problems and Solutions in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry, 1st edition, 2017, by Alec Groysman. This book deals with corrosion problems and their solutions in facilities within the oil refining and petrochemical industries, including cooling water and boiler feed water systems. It also describes and analyzes measures for corrosion control, corrosion monitoring, and corrosion management. Corrosion is a persistent issue in these industries, as it leads to a decline in the functional properties of metal equipment and causes damage to the environment; both of which need to be protected for the benefit of present and future generations. Therefore, this book examines typical and atypical cases of corrosion failure as well as ways to prevent them in refineries and petrochemical plants, covering problems related to pipelines, tanks, furnaces, distillation columns, absorbers, heat exchangers, and pumps. Additionally, it discusses naphthenic acid corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen-induced damage, sulfidic corrosion, corrosion caused by microorganisms, erosion-corrosion, and corrosion fatigue in refinery equipment. Finally, the book covers topics related to fouling, corrosion, and cleaning.