Is there a specific code that is applicable to hydrogenation or is the ASME code with a higher safety factor sufficient?
The raw material and products are compatible carbon steel. I do wonder about the effect of Fe ions on the catalyst.
I assume full x-ray and/or dye penetration of all...
Thanks for your questions and observations. The proposed size is 1000 gallon.
Review of the Nelson curve indicate the proposed choice is acceptable. However, as you has noted, I find all references in literature for autoclaves are for more exotic materials of construction. 300 series stainless...
Acting as a consultant, I have been asked to comment on design a hydrogenation autoclave operating at 120C and 1000 psig.
Is there any problem with using SA 516 GR 70 Normalized HIC as material of construction?
thanks
Dan
