APPLICATIONS OF THERMOGRAPHY IN DIAGNOSING CORROSION AND MATERIAL ISSUES IN TODAY'S REFINERY

摘要

Infrared (IR) technology is being used as a visual technique to gather information about potential corrosion in refinery process equipment. IR technology can be an extremely effective tool used in the identification and resolution of corrosion issues. It can provide the capability to "see" what is going on within a process system, and observe real-time results as process changes are made. While there are limitations to IR, these limitations can be minimized by attaining a greater understanding of the method. Knowing the limitations of IR, and relating the thermal images to corrosion risks can be a major factor in the identification and control of some corrosion issues. With many examples of success, you may only be limited by your imagination.