Prediction of Corrosion of Alloys in Mixed Solvent Environments |
Corrosion is much less predictable in organic or mixed-solvent
environments than in aqueous solutions, resulting in overdesign of equipment in many
chemical industry processes. While corrosion is a major problem in the chemical industry,
no modeling tool presently exists for non-aqueous or mixed-solvent process environments of
critical interest to chemical companies. Oak
Ridge National Laboratory is involved in a collaborative effort to develop software
products to predict corrosion that could save costs related to unexpected shutdowns,
increase productivity, and reduce the risk of environmental releases. |