In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon...
Transcript of In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon...
![Page 1: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon Alloy Acid
Equipment
Presented to: 2013 Sulfuric Acid Roundtable
April 8-11, 2013 Scottsdale, AZ, USA
by Dr. Kim Nikolaisen (presenter) Bengt-Ole “BOA” Andersen
Guy Cooper
NORAM Engineering & Constructors Ltd.Vancouver, Canada
![Page 2: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
Overview
NORAM IntroductionHigh Silicon AlloysAcid CoolersAcid TowersAcid Pump TanksAcid DistributorsAcid PipingConclusions
![Page 3: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
NORAM Engineering
Based in Vancouver
Founded in 1988
NORAM Group approx 200 employees
Focus is on TechnologyBC Research Inc.Axton industries (Fabrication Shop)NORAM International, SwedenHead office, Vancouver
![Page 4: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
ClientsAgriumASARCO Bateman EngineeringBayerBHP CopperCargillCellulose du MarocChemeticsChemtradeChevronClimax MolybdenumCodelcoComincoConocoPhillipsDuke EnergyDuPontFirst Chemical CorpGeorgia PacificHuntsman ChemicalsInnophos International PaperKennecott Utah CopperMagma CopperMexicana de CobreMonsantoMosaicMet Mex PenolesMexichem
• Australia• Belgium• Brazil• Canada• Chile• China• Czech Republic• France• Finland• Germany• India• Kazakhstan• Mexico• Morocco• Peru• Portugal• Russia• Tunisia• Venezuela• UK• USA
Newmont GoldNexen Chemicals
OCP Maroc
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.Pequiven, PDVSAPort Kembla Copper
Phelps Dodge
PCS PhosphatesPotlatch Corp.RhodiaQajamarquilla, Refineria de ZincQuimigalRubiconSherritt InternationalTexas BrineTianjiUniroyalVale IncoWestlakeWeyerhaeserXstrata
![Page 5: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
AMBATOVY, Madagascar:
- NORAM design and supply of two acid plants
- Each 2750 MTPD - Started up 2012 - Tenova-Bateman EPC
![Page 6: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
High Silicon AlloysWhat is it?
Super austenitic stainless steel304 and 316 are austenitic stainless steel
The distinctive alloy elements: Si ( ~ 5%) and Cu ( ~ 2.5%)
>2% Silicon results in corrosion resistance in H2SO4
Above 5% Si – creates welding difficultiesSX, Saramet, ZeCorFirst SX installation 1985
NORAM SXTM / SANDVIK SX COMPOSITION
Cr Ni Si Mn Cu Mo
16.5‐19.5% 19.0‐22.0% 4.8‐6.0% 2.0% 1.5‐2.5% 0.3‐1.5%
![Page 7: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
High Silicon AlloysLimitations?
Excellent corrosion performance in strong sulfuric acid
Limited corrosion resistance in oleum and weak acid
![Page 8: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
High Silicon AlloysLimitations?
Oleum and weak acidFluorides (max 5 ppm)Chlorides (eg. Sea water)Can be welded to CS and SSCannot weld to Nickel based materials >30% NiWelding as AISI316, but:
restrict heat inputrestrict welding temperature between passes
Acid concentration 98.0-99.9 wt%Temperature Max Fluoride≤ 167°F 5 ppm167-205°F 2 ppm≥ 205°F 1 ppm
NO known velocity limitation in terms of corrosion!
![Page 9: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
Acid CoolersAnodically Protected 316L High Silicon Alloy
3 ft/s Max acid velocity⇒ lower heat transfer & larger cooler
No acid velocity limitation⇒ higher heat transfer & smaller cooler
165°F Max tube wall temp @98%135°F Max tube wall temp @93%⇒ may result in co-current design⇒ smaller LMTD & larger cooler
300°F Max tube wall temp @98%180°F Max tube wall temp @93%⇒ counter-current design⇒ larger LMTD & smaller cooler
Maintenance:Cathodes, electrodes, control system
“Maintenance free”
More leak points (cathodes & electrodes)
Fewer leak points
![Page 10: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
Acid CoolersCase Study 1 : Large cooler
Fluid allocation Shell TubeFluid name 98.5 Wt% H2SO4 Cooling waterFlow rate lb/h 4,150,000 2,650,000Temperature (In/Out) °F 192/140 90/120
Process Conditions
Anodically Protected
High Silicon Alloy
Flow arrangement Co-current Counter currentMTD corrected °F 50 60Overall heat transfer coefficient BTU/(h ft2 °F) 160 185Area ft2 9764 7627Number of tubes 1681 1255Shell OD inch 59 48Delivered cost index 100 (incl. NAPS) 145
Design Parameters
28% higher area
SMALLER DIFFERENCE IN INSTALLED COST
![Page 11: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
Acid CoolersCase Study 2 : Small cooler
Fluid allocation Shell TubeFluid name 98.5 Wt% H2SO4 Cooling waterFlow rate lb/h 462,000 550,000Temperature (In/Out) °F 201 / 140 80 / 98
Process Conditions
Anodically Protected
High Silicon Alloy
Flow arrangement Counter current Counter currentMTD corrected °F 80 80Overall heat transfer coefficient BTU/(h ft2 °F) 158 190Area ft2 817 685Number of tubes 160 168Shell OD inch 24 20Delivered cost index 100 (incl. NAPS) 88
Design Parameters
19% higher area
![Page 12: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
Acid CoolersSea/brackish cooling water
High silicon alloys do not work for contact w/ sea waterTube material: Sanicro 28 or duplex stainless steelsIn acid service these materials have lower temperature limits than High Si Alloys ⇒ co-current flow
![Page 13: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
Acid TowersNo brick lining?
Advantages:Lighter towerShop fabricationReduced installation timeEasier inspection and maintenanceSmaller shell diameter ORIncreased capacity
Disadvantages:More sensitive to process excursions
Similar installed cost to Brick lined tower!
![Page 14: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
Acid TowersDesign aspects:
Wetted surfacesPacking supportGas inlet configurationType of service Use of low pressure drop eg. CECEBE HP™ packing
Typical acid irrigation density [USGPM/ft2]DT IPAT FAT
Brick lined 5-10 15-20 10NORAM SX™ > 8 > 14 > 8
![Page 15: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Acid Towers
Design aspects:Gas inlet configuration: Example of nozzle failure due to poor gas duct design
Corrosion failure
![Page 16: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16
Acid Pump Tanks
Benefits: same as for acid towersOnly concern is weak acid due to excessive air ingress or improper dilution
Improper dilution can be solved by external dilution systems
![Page 17: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
Acid DistributorsNORAM SMART™ Distributor
External clean outMinimum spray
![Page 18: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
18
Acid DistributorsTrough Distributor
Often requires 4 points/ft2 or more due to flow limitation
![Page 19: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
19
Acid DistributorsPipe Distributor
Cost effectiveAttention to gas velocity
![Page 20: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
High Si Alloy Acid Piping
Higher capital cost than ductile iron piping, but…Lighter and easier to installNo velocity limitation (⇒ smaller pipe diameter)Fewer flanges = fewer leak points = SAFERMore reliable = less downtime , longer life, less maintenanceDuctile (like SS316) (⇒ shorter pipe runs; seismic resistance; any type of pipe or pipe part, even non-standard, can be fabricated)Easy maintenance: Pipe & pipe parts can be manufactured "overnight" from plate material "in house"; lower spare part inventoryLess corrosion products = cleaner acidCan be used for hot acid and energy recovery service
Lower lifetime cost!
![Page 21: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
21
ConclusionIs the Holy Grail made of High Silicon Alloy?
Use of High Silicon Alloys has several clear benefits in sulfuric acid plants:
Smaller, lighter equipmentEasy to work with, even in on site maintenance shopSafer will not fail in a brittle manner like ductile ironSafer due to fewer potential leak sources (coolers, flanges)Significantly reduced maintenance and spare parts
SAFER and MORE COST EFFECTIVE
![Page 22: In Search of the Holy Grail: The Design of High Silicon ...h2so4.com.br/downloads/RoundTable-EUA-2013/Noram-High silicon alloy... · High Silicon Alloy Flow arrangement Co-current](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022042100/5e7bfa1ce5812d71fe18f0f3/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
22
Acknowledgements
Bengt-Ole “BOA” Andersen - NORAM InternationalGoran Sjoqvist - NORAM International
Greg Bellamy - NORAM Vancouver
Thank you