Presentation Profile
Chloride Monitoring in Feedstocks and Process Streams Using MWDXRF
Currently Scheduled: 1/19/2018 - 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Room: Exhibit Hall
Main Author
Kyle Kuwitzky - XOS
Abstract:
The presence of chlorides in crude feedstocks and process streams can cause billions of dollars in lost profits due to corrosion at petroleum refineries. Chlorides are not naturally occurring in crude and are introduced by contamination during transportation or brine from a well. Refineries are implementing MWDXRF to allow for monitoring of sub-ppm chlorine content in the feedstocks and process streams. This enables the refineries to implement strategies that greatly reduce the costs of corrosion.
