Prevention of stack corrosion under wet flue gas desulfurization conditions in a coal-fired power plant: performance analysis and comparative study
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Background: This study investigated the prevention of stack corrosion under wet flue gas desulfurization conditions in a coal-fired power plant. The performance analysis and comparative studies of six materials for the prevention of stack corrosion were investigated. Results: The ion chromatography analysis showed the acid condensation contained fluoride, chloride, nitrate, sulphate, and sulphite. The weight loss method showed titanium alloy and foam glass blocks were heat and acid resistant. The scanning electron microscopy indicated the morphologies were pits, cracks, and flakes for sulfuric acid dew corrosion resistant steel, and X-ray diffraction showed the corrosion products mainly consisted of Fe2O3, FeSO4, FeOOH, with some Fe3O4 or FeF3. The comparative study indicated that cyclic wet-dry conditions resulted in more aggressive corrosion to the stack than acid condensation. Conclusions: Titanium alloy and foam glass blocks had the best performance and could be applied in the stack to prevent corrosion. The effects of cyclic wet-dry conditions should be taken into account to mitigate stack corrosion in coal-fired power plants.
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