AMINE SYSTEM DECONTAMINATION

These systems can possess contamination from a variety of ways. As a result, they require decontamination at Turnarounds, before any man-entry and maintenance work can commence. For several decades, the CORE team of specialists developed a suite of services. These include decontamination chemicals and bespoke procedures for Oil Refinery Amine Systems, with outstanding results. As a consequence, our expert input in a number of case studies involving amine systems has proven vital in an efficient return to capacity.

In most cases, we propose a cascade-washing approach to Amine columns. Following this is a total flood of exchangers and reboilers, using Core Clean products, with an Oxidation rinse to remove any remaining sulphides. In addition, if there’s a corrosion scale build-up, a suggestion is acid wash after oxidation. This is followed by a passivation stage, to protect the metallurgy on start-up.

Where the system contains a high degree of Stainless Steel, a ‘pre-passivation’ may be necessary. This is to protect against chloride stress corrosion, which we can also assist with.

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You can find out more about these products or can discuss with us how these can form a part of your wider strategy. As a result, our expert team at CORE are on hand to discuss your exact requirements and potential solutions.