Sulfuric Acid / Sulfur Storage Tank Inspections
ConventionSulfuric Acid WorkshoJune 12, 2009
JWD
• •Weld –heat affected zone •e –g porosty •Weld –lack of full penetration•Hydrogen grooving
• •Anodic protections systems•oatngs•S.S. nozzle liners•Painting (external)• •Life Expectancy: 15-25 years
•– •Full internal inspection:
–ose vsua nspecon saow ecnque –Vacuum check all welds
•External thickness checks:
–Target the “T” weld areas –As close to welds as possible
•Destructive v. Non-Destructive