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SP0170-2012 - Protection of Austenitic Stainless Steels and Other Austenitic Alloys from Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking during Shutdown of Refinery Equipment

Examines varying procedures used by industry to protect austenitic stainless steel equipment while idle. Basic protection methods include nitrogen purging, alkaline wash solutions, and dry air purging. Protection of reactors is also addressed.

Product Number: 21002-HD2012-SG
ISBN: 1-57590-039-4
Publication Date: 2012
Industry: Petroleum Refining
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Examines varying procedures used by industry to protect austenitic stainless steel equipment while idle. Basic protection methods include nitrogen purging, alkaline wash solutions, and dry air purging. Protection of reactors is also addressed.

Key words: alkaline washing, austenitic stainless steels, nitrogen purging, polythionic acid, refinery equipment, stress corrosion cracking (scc).

Examines varying procedures used by industry to protect austenitic stainless steel equipment while idle. Basic protection methods include nitrogen purging, alkaline wash solutions, and dry air purging. Protection of reactors is also addressed.

Key words: alkaline washing, austenitic stainless steels, nitrogen purging, polythionic acid, refinery equipment, stress corrosion cracking (scc).