This technical white paper explores the design, fabrication, and lifecycle considerations for hypochlorite storage tanks, focusing on the use of titanium as the material of choice. Due to the challenges associated with hypochlorite storage, such as corrosive environments, traditional materials like carbon steel and stainless steel often face reduced lifespans. Titanium provides a durable, corrosion-resistant alternative, extending the service life of these tanks significantly. This paper covers essential design elements, compares ASME and API code standards, details fabrication techniques for both shop and field applications, and presents lifecycle cost analyses comparing titanium tanks to alternative materials.
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Best Practice Recommendations for Storing Sodium Hypochlorite in Titanium Storage Tanks
Titanium, grade 2, is an excellent material choice for storage of Sodium Hypochlorite. It is the longest lasting and lowest maintenance solution for storage tanks in this service. There are some key design, fabrication, operation and maintenance considerations to keep in mind to ensure maximum performance and reliability.
Titanium Grade 12 – Alternative Alloy for Cost Reduction & Corrosion Resistance
Titanium Grade 2/2H (UNS R50400) is the workhouse alloy used in the Chemical Processing Industry (CPI) to combat against corrosion and give a long, maintenance-free life. This Grade is essentially pure titanium with a yield strength minimum of 40 ksi and a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 58 ksi for Grade 2H.
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Titanium: Available and Affordable Material of Construction for Industrial Applications
When you hear the word ‘titanium’, what do you think? Most people would think aerospace and airplane applications, when it is much more than that. Many also associate the word titanium with ‘expensive’, when in reality, it is actually cost effective.
Many would also think ‘unobtainable’, when it is readily available. While a majority of the titanium used today goes into the aerospace industry, there has been much progress made in the use of titanium in the corrosion control market – in chemical processing, refining, offshore, and other industrial markets. In fact, the use of titanium continues to grow as more and more design engineers, process engineers, reliability engineers, plant engineers, and company executives understand the value of this metal and its alloys, and specify its use for their projects that require corrosion resistance
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White Paper – Clad Metal Repairs
Clad metal materials are widely used in industrial applications due to their enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. However, damage can occur to the cladding due to various factors, necessitating a repair. This whitepaper offers specific guidance based on tests performed in Tricor’s shop by welders experienced in welding of Titanium and executing these types of repairs.
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White Paper – Working with a Fabricator
When working with a chemical process equipment fabricator there are many important considerations to be made. The attached White Paper explains the important elements to be considered to ensure a successful project and receive quality chemical process equipment that meets your design specifications, quality expectations and project schedule.
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