C. Schlereth, E.M.H. White, M.C. Galetz
Nitrogen+Syngas July/August 2024
(The magazine for the nitrogen and syngas industries, not peer reviewed)
Industrial plants using synthesis gas at elevated temperatures risk metal dusting attack on the equipment, which are typically made of steels or Ni-based alloys. Parameters which impact the metal dusting risk are discussed and factors affecting the material selection and processing are described. One important focus is surface preparation, showing that grinding (40 grit) improves the metal dusting resistance compared to glass bead blasting and brushing. The surface treatment outweighs the impact of welds or the manufacturing route.
