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Chlorine Content in Heat Exchanger Tubes SS316L

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jaineshshah69

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May 23, 2018
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I am looking for acceptable chlorine content in the heat exchanger tubes made of SS316L, Design temperature: 80 DegC
This tubes needs to be used for co2 cooling
 
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Depends on pH. See API 581 and particular para. 12
 
At neutral pH of 7, roughly 100ppm total Cl
At pH = 5 it would be about 10ppm
If there is any risk of fouling, you can reduce these further.

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