THERMAL SCIENCE

International Scientific Journal

Marko S. Jarić

,

Sanja Z. Petronić

,

Nikola J. Budimir

,

Katarina G. Čolić

,

Lazar D. Jeremić

ANALYSIS OF THE ESTIMATED REMAINING SERVICE LIFE OF GAS RECTIFICATION COLUMNS

ABSTRACT
Gas rectification columns are process apparatuses which are very important part of each onshore plant. Sudden failure of these types of columns causes huge daily losses, while fluid leakage can be very dangerous for the people and hazardous for the environment. For that reason, a regular and correct examination of the column is of great importance for the continual process of leading. Together with the detailed examination of the column, a risk-based inspection was applied to maximize savings, both material, time, and costs. The expected remaining service life of rectification columns was also analyzed, while the corrosion rates were calculated according to the various international standards. The minimum required column wall thickness was calculated according to the most commonly used international standard and the obtained difference was analyzed. Detailed analysis of the total risks of the column due to potential failure is presented.
KEYWORDS
gas rectification columns, corrosion rate, remaining life, RBI, thickness.
PAPER SUBMITTED: 2020-12-14
PAPER REVISED: 2021-01-26
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2021-01-29
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2021-03-13
DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI201214083J
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THERMAL SCIENCE YEAR 2021, VOLUME 25, ISSUE Issue 5, PAGES [3813 - 3823]
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