CORROSION IN THERMAL ENERGY （腐蚀在热能）.pdfVIP

Oct 2013. Vol. 4, No. 4 ISSN2305-8269 International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences © 2012 -2013 EAAS ARF. All rights reserved CORROSION IN THERMAL ENERGY GENERATING PLANTS Amabogha B.1 Research Scholar, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Benin P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Author: Research Scholar, Univ. of Benin P.M.B 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Email: bamabogha@ ABSTRACT: Most of the electricity produced throughout the world is from thermal energy generating plants such as fossil fuel, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar etc. Thermal energy generating plants may be shut down due to planned or unplanned maintenance or due to low seasonal power demand. During the shutdown, corrosion can take place on all or parts where the ambient air, which always contains certain quantity of water vapour, comes into contact with metal surfaces of the generating plant. This is due to ineffective corrosion awareness on the part of the engineer or designer. In this article, the location within plants most likely affected and an overview of protective materials most often used to withstand the aggressive environment in thermal energy generating plant such as Coal fired power plants, Gas Turbines of various researchers are reviewed. Keywords: Corrosion; Thermal Energy; Coal Power plant; Gas Turbine; Temperature