- Steel Erosion Issues -

• Petrochemical Industry Processes

• Steam Reformers

• Gun Tubes

• Industrial Furnaces

• CO2-cooled Nuclear Reactors

• Coal Gasification Processes

Problem:

In a harsh operating environment, an exposed steel surface can erode, leading to decreased performance, safety concerns, and repair/replacement costs.

• T ~ 1700 K

• High Pressures

• Chemicals (H2, O2, CO, CO2, NO, NO2, and etc)

• Mechanical Forces

Environment: Impact:

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