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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.

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Case Studies of Failures in Crude / Vacuum Units

Authors: Raj K. Patadia, P.E., Staff Engineer I; Phillip E. Prueter, P.E., Principal Engineer II

The contaminants found within crude oil can lead to numerous types of damage mechanisms that impact the crude unit. Unfortunately, multiple damage mechanisms can be the cause of an in-service failure. In this article, two case studies discuss the need to conduct in-service failure analyses for uncovering the root causes and developing practical risk mitigation strategies.

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Optimizing Corrosion Monitoring Programs with Bayesian Analysis

Author: Robert Clarke, Jr., Senior Inspection Specialist

In this Industry Insights article, Rob Clarke uses a case study to explain how advanced analytics and expert collaboration revolutionized asset integrity management, setting a new standard for industry excellence. You’ll read about how a facility transformed its corrosion monitoring program using CorrSolutions’ BOAR analysis to enhance efficiency and develop proactive maintenance strategies.

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