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or stainless
steels Figure 2 shows an initial higher corrosion rate at low
flow velocities due to localized corrosion, often due to oxygen
differential concentration cells and/or a build-up of aggressive ions
such as chlorides. As the velocity increases to about 3 to 5 ft/sec
(0.9 to 1.5 m/sec) for Monel
K500 shafting
or titanium
alloys are generally called for.
In summary: When selecting a material for seawater service,
consider all the variables in the environment and the operating
process conditions that may occur. Once the conditions are known,
look at the long-term economicsthis will often be a higher cost
material and not one with the lowest initial cost, but one offering
the longest lifetime benefit providing lower maintenance and
associated shutdown costs, with greater reliability.
Answers to the following questions will help determine which
type of pump construction best meets your or the users needs.