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mory123 (Petroleum)
13 Nov 07 18:11
hi every body can any one please to clarify why we are using aluminiuem type tubes for lubes furural solvent extraction unit exchangers (condensers), is it related to corrossion control reasons ? is carbon steel tubes are subject to accelerate coke formation?
request for your help
kind regards
25362 (Chemical)
14 Nov 07 3:51
IMHO, as long as strength limitations and low resistance to high fluid velocities are taken into account, aluminum is used in furfural units because of its resistance to naphthenic acid corrosion.
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