Presentation Profile
The Importance of Monitoring Amines and Organic Halides in Front-End Refinery Processes
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Room: Orchid Room
Main Author
Jay Gandhi - Metrohm USA
Abstract:
Monitoring corrosion is key to maintaining successful operation of oil pipelines and refineries over the long term. Amines are routinely added to neutralize hydrogen sulfide vapor for transport of crude to the refinery and are typically used to strip hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, and other acidic gases in the refining process. Too much amine present in the wrong location can increase corrosion rates. Organic halides, another highly corrosive species, can also cause problems during crude transport and in the refining process. Therefore, it is in the industry’s best interest to monitor these corrosion sources. This paper addresses the impact of amines and organic halides to crude refinement and the versatility of ion chromatography to monitor these species.
