
Materials & Corrosion Considerations for Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid, & UAN Units
Authors: Raj Patadia, P.E., Staff Engineer II; Phillip Prueter, Principal Engineer II
Over the past 20 years, the fertilizer industry has experienced several metallurgical and operational advancements for process equipment. In this article, Raj and Phil discuss the ongoing challenge of damage mechanisms and corrosion-related issues in fertilizer plants and highlight the critical role of materials selection and process monitoring in managing equipment degradation rates. Read more and learn how to achieve long-term equipment reliability and maintain a robust mechanical integrity program through the routine collaboration between materials/corrosion, mechanical, and process engineering subject matter experts and inspection specialists.