New Process Qualification of Using Electrolyte and Corrosion Models

Narasi Sridhar

Qualification of processes requires information on process chemistry, thermal, mechanical, and fluid dynamic parameters, and prior material performance. For new processes for which prior experience base is not sufficient to conduct full process qualification, simulation tools may serve as an initial approach to understanding the factors that determine process reliability and safety. An example of the use of OLI simulation tools for analyzing process conditions and materials performance in carbon dioxide absorption process is presented. Gaps in experimental data are outlined.

Narasi Sridhar, Director Research & Innovation USA, Det Norske Veritas

Dr. Sridhar has been involved in the field of corrosion for over 25 years and has published over 100 papers. From 1981 through 1989, he worked at Haynes International as Group Leader for Corrosion. During this period, he developed a number of alloys for use in chemical process, oil and gas, and energy industries. From 1989 to 2007, he worked at Southwest Research Institute. During this period, he was involved in developing life-prediction methods, in-situ spectroscopic techniques, and corrosion sensors for diverse applications including high-level radioactive waste disposal, chemical process systems, oil and gas production, and pipelines. He has developed and managed a number of Federal and Industry-funded research programs, including those involving internal corrosion of pipelines. Since May of 2007, he is a Director of the U.S. unit of DNV Research & Innovation. In this capacity he is responsible for developing game changing technologies in the corrosion area for the company, improving internal and external teaming, and positioning DNV as a leading technical organization in corrosion in the U.S. He is a Fellow of NACE International and the recipient of NACE Technical Achievement award.

Ph.D., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Notre Dame; 1980
M.S., Materials Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; 1977
B.S., Metallurgy, Indian Institute of Technology; 1975

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