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SP0403-2008 SP0403-2008 Avoiding Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking of Carbon Steel Refinery Equipment and Piping

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Updated On: July 23, 2012
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Reaffirmed in 2008. This standard is intended to provide guidance to those designing, fabricating, and/or maintaining carbon steel equipment and piping that is exposed to caustic environments. An informal review of current industry caustic handling practices was completed in 1999. This standard incorporates the findings of that survey as they apply to refinery applications. Key words: carbon steels, refinery equipment, stress corrosion cracking.

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