Feb 17, 2009 #1 thalathb Chemical Joined Oct 6, 2006 Messages 27 Location QA Dear all, What is the proper material to be used for sour water vessels? currently our contractor is suggesting KCS+3mm 316L ss clad, or should we use SS? Thanks in Advance.
Dear all, What is the proper material to be used for sour water vessels? currently our contractor is suggesting KCS+3mm 316L ss clad, or should we use SS? Thanks in Advance.
Feb 17, 2009 #2 SJones Petroleum Joined Apr 22, 2001 Messages 3,951 Location GB The proper material is the one that meets stipulated performance and economic requirements. If there is a 316L cladding, why would you want a solid stainless steel vessel? More importantly, what was specified in the first place? Steve Jones Materials & Corrosion Engineer http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/83b/b04 Upvote 0 Downvote
The proper material is the one that meets stipulated performance and economic requirements. If there is a 316L cladding, why would you want a solid stainless steel vessel? More importantly, what was specified in the first place? Steve Jones Materials & Corrosion Engineer http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/83b/b04
Feb 18, 2009 #3 0707 Petroleum Joined Jun 25, 2001 Messages 3,460 Location PT KCS+3mm 316L ss clad should be ok. lm Upvote 0 Downvote