The carbon steel tube bundles in petrochemical water coolers are not corrosion-resistant; severe corrosion and scaling occur, which affects the cooling efficiency and service life
Thread Content
The image below shows that the carbon steel tube bundle of the atmospheric and vacuum gasoline cooler in a petrochemical company was not protected against corrosion, resulting in premature corrosion and scaling of the tube bundle. In particular, scaling occurs in the tube bundle circulation water, and rust forms on the gasoline side, resulting in a reduced cooling efficiency of the water cooler. In the summer, in order to meet the cooling requirements of the manufacturing process, water must be used for cooling outside the housing; as can be seen from the images, circulating water is applied outside the housing, which causes surface corrosion.
The carbon steel tube bundle of the atmospheric and vacuum gasoline cooler in the petrochemical company lacked anti-corrosion treatment, resulting in severe corrosion and scaling issues in the tube bundle. This situation not only reduces the cooling effect but also shortens the equipment’s lifespan. During the summer, to meet cooling requirements, the company had to use additional water for cooling outside the cooler housing, which further exacerbated surface corrosion of the equipment. .