Some Aspects of Refinery Corrosion Due to Crude Oil Available to Purchase

Direct costs associated with corrosion in U.S. refining operations today average between 14 and 18 cents per barrel of crude oil. Altogether, the annual toll taken by corrosion in the U.S. refining industry alone is well over $400 million. In this article, the author considers which items in the running and maintenance of a refinery can be directly attributed to corrosion and its prevention. Causes contributing to the severity of corrosion are also considered, and means for its control.