Corrosion Monitoring in Biofuel Refining Applications
Effectively manage increased risk of corrosion during highly corrosive bio-feedstock refining
Detect corrosion issues before they impact uptime
The adoption of biofuel feedstocks by refiners is driven by a variety of factors, including regulatory compliance, sustainability, and diversification of their product portfolio. However, the introduction of these feedstocks poses significant risks due to their chemical differences compared to traditional crude feedstocks. To address these risks, many refiners have undertaken costly conversion projects to protect their plants from damage caused by the biofuels. In addition, refiners are increasingly turning to online integrity sensors from Emerson to quickly detect corrosion and mitigate unwanted risk, helping to ensure that their critical assets remain healthy and reliable. With these strategies in place, refiners can effectively manage the challenges of incorporating biofuel feedstocks into their refining processes while ensuring the safety and longevity of their equipment. Contact us today to learn more about our best-in-class solutions for corrosion monitoring of biofuel facilities
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Product Solutions
Get ongoing visibility of corrosion and erosion trends in real-time with unique ultrasonic sensors that continuously measure pipe thickness. The ET410 Sensor system is non-intrusive and battery-powered, allowing for quick and straightforward magnetic installation. The reliable, accurate wall thickness data delivered via a WirelessHART® network from the ET410 system to the accompanying software can help you make better decisions regarding pipe maintenance and replacement.
- May be used on metal with a service temperature up to 270°C (518°F)
- The wall thickness sensors use EMAT technology enabling easy installation and continuous operation in downstream applications
- Accurately identify corrosion and erosion trends while avoiding inefficient and potentially unsafe manual inspection methods
Temperature Range
From -40 °C (-40 °F) up to 270 °C (518 °F)
Communication Protocol
WirelessHART
Battery Life
9 years (BP20E battery pack)
Get ongoing visibility of corrosion and erosion trends in real-time with unique ultrasonic sensors that continuously measure pipe thickness. The WT210 Sensor system is non-intrusive and battery-powered, allowing for quick and straightforward installation. The reliable, accurate wall thickness data delivered via a WirelessHART® network from the WT210 system to the accompanying software can help you make better decisions regarding pipe maintenance and replacement.
- The wall thickness sensors use breakthrough waveguide technology, enabling continuous operation even at temperatures of up to 600 °C (1100 °F)
- Accurately identify corrosion and erosion trends while avoiding inefficient and potentially unsafe manual inspection methods
- Easy, intuitive and non-intrusive installation enables a quick method to automate without the cost of wiring
Temperature Range
<= 600 °C (1100 °F)
Communication Protocol
WirelessHART
Battery Life
9 years (BP20E power module)
The Plantweb Insight Non-Intrusive Corrosion application provides superior understanding of the condition of your assets, enabling predictive maintenance, and increased plant optimization. Rosemount™ Wireless Permasense corrosion data is delivered securely to the end users’ desk, offering best-in-class visualizations, and analytics to assess the impact of corrosion and erosion. This application increases informed decision making to counter the evolving demands of the modern process industry.
- Displays an intuitive dashboard with in-depth monitoring information from wireless corrosion systems
- Users will have an insight to key performance indicators for better understanding current corrosion status at customer's plant
- Automatic device data interpretation provides actionable information that enables better decision making
Operating System
VMware Virtual Hardware Version 16 or higher or Microsoft Hyper-V Configuration Version 8.0 or higher
- 4 dedicated processors minimum
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 512GB of free hard drive space
Software Compatibility
HART-IP client, OPC-UA client/server, Modbus TCP/IP server, REST API
The Roxar Retrievable Electrical Resistance (ER) Probe is a reliable tool for monitoring internal corrosion in common environments such as oil, gas and water. The ER probes are designed to be installed in high pressure pipelines and is compatible with hydraulic and mechanical access fittings. When used with the Roxar transmitter and Roxar Fieldwatch, the many designs provide highly accurate readings. The Roxar ER Probes provide sensitive and fast responses to corrosion change, leading to extended equipment life and increased flow assurance.
- Provides a very high resolution and level of sensitivity compared to other technologies available on the market
- Available in flushed or projecting design to accommodate different operating conditions
- Compatible with access systems provided by most vendors
Pressure Rating
6,000psi (420 bar) as standard, 10,000psi (690 bar) as optional
Max Temperature
145°C/293°F
Probe Element Material
St 52-3N as standard
Rosemount 4390 Series of Corrosion and Erosion Wireless Transmitters provide continuous, accurate and highly sensitive real time corrosion and erosion monitoring data, enabling maximum performance through process optimization and eliminate the need of costly walkdowns. The transmitters delivers superior corrosion and erosion management data by using top of the range instruments thus providing improved data processing, flexible data management solutions and a friendly user interface.
- Provides continuous, accurate and highly sensitive monitoring data
- Corrosion transmitter compatible with ER and LPR probes, from Emerson and other major vendors
- Erosion transmitter compatible with probes from 1 up to 4 elements, from Emerson and other major vendors
Probe Types
Reads Electrical Resistance (ER) Probe and Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) Probes
Resolution
24-bit instrument resolution. Experienced sensitivity, low nanometer for ER probes, depending on probe and conditions
Communication Protocol
WirelessHART, IEC 62591
