Silicon Bronze or Aluminum bronze in brackish water
Silicon Bronze or Aluminum bronze in brackish water
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A cooling tower manufacturer has proposed using silicon bronze bolting and trim in cooling water service containing 16,000 ppm chloride, 1 ppm H2S and 3 ppm ammonia at approximately 80F. Pressure from atmospheric to 60 psi. Does this selection appear feasible?





RE: Silicon Bronze or Aluminum bronze in brackish water
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
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RE: Silicon Bronze or Aluminum bronze in brackish water
Thanks for the quick reponse. I felt that Al Bronze, NiAl Bronze or Monel were good choices without resorting to Ni-Cr-Mo alloys. With the high price of Ni and Mo these days (I just received info of an approximate 15% increase in Ni the past week) NiAl Bronze would certainly be more economical.
The brackish cooling water is well water and I believe H2S should out gas when depressurized. Bolting is primarily connecting fiberglass components. Stress on bolts will not be high.
RE: Silicon Bronze or Aluminum bronze in brackish water
11 003 Nickel stainless steels for marine environments, natural waters and brines - Guidelines for selection
11 004 Materials for saline water, desalination and oilfield brine pumps
http://www.nidi.org/
Steve Jones
Petroleum Development Oman LLC
Muscat
Sultanate Of Oman