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Sulfur Recovery Unit
Material Specification
Project No. : CE904600

Client : PETROBRAS
Site Location : Regap Refinery, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Project Name : Sulfur Recovery Unit (U-114)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS
1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS
2.0 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SELECTION
2.1 GENERAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1.1 Basic Concepts
2.1.2 Carbon Steels
2.1.3 Stainless Steels
2.1.4 Non-ferro Metals
2.1.5 Materials for Environments Containing H2S
2.1.6 General Requirements for H2S Service
2.2 CORROSION BY WET SOUR GAS/SOUR WATER (WET H2S CORROSION)
2.3 HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROGEN SULFIDE CORROSION
2.4 CORROSION BY LIQUID SULFUR
3.0 MATERIAL SELECTION
3.1 SULFUR RECOVERY UNIT
3.1.1 General
3.1.2 Material Selection for Piping
3.1.3 Material Selection For Equipment
3.2 UTILITIES
3.2.1 Material Selection for Equipment
ATTACHMENT 1 – ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
In this report the material selection for the Sulfur Recovery Unit is described, according
to standards of Jacobs Comprimo® Sulfur Solutions (JCSS). Furthermore, it explains
relevant corrosion concepts and standards, and links them to the material selection.
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS
AMR : Additional Material Requirements (see attachments)

C.A. : Corrosion Allowance
C.E. : Carbon Equivalent
CLR : Crack Length Ratio
CS : Carbon Steel
CTR : Crack Thickness Ratio
CSR : Crack Sensitivity Ratio
Cl-SCC : Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking
FV : Full Vacuum
HAZ : Heat Affected Zone
HBW : Brinell Hardness, using tungsten (W) carbide ball intender
HIC : Hydrogen Induced Cracking
HRC : Rockwell Hardness, Cone intender
HV : Vickers Hardness, diamond pyramid intender
Mfr : Manufacturer
PWHT : Post Weld Heat Treatment
SOHIC : Stress-Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking
SRU : Sulfur Recovery Unit
SS : Stainless Steel
SS(C)C : Sulfide Stress (Corrosion) Cracking
TIG : Tungsten Inert Gas
WPQ : Welding Procedure Qualification
1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS
1. NACE International Standard MR0103-2005: Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress

Corrosion Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining Environments; Houston, USA
2. NACE International Recommended Practice RP0472-2000: Methods and Controls to

Prevent In-Service Environmental Cracking of Carbon Steel Weldments in Corrosive
Petroleum Refining Environments; Houston USA
3. American Petroleum Institute API Recommended Practice 945 (3rd ed., June 2003):
Avoiding Environmental Cracking in Amine Units; USA
4. NACE International Standards: TM0284, Testing of HIC resistance of materials, and

TM0177 (specifications for solution of HIC test). Houston, USA
5. NACE International Publication 8X194 Materials and fabrication practices for new
pressure vessels used in wet H2S refinery service, item No. 24179, June 1994.
Houston, USA
6. NACE International Publication 8X294 Review of Published Literature on Wet H2S

Cracking of Steels Through 1989. item No. 24185, Sept. 2003 (USA)
7. A working guide for carbon steel equipment in wet H2S service (developed largely
from oil refinery experience), EEMUA London UK, Publ. No. 179, 1996
8. NACE Corrosion 2004 conference paper no. 4649: An overview of NACE Intl.
Standard MR0103 and comparison with MR0175. Houston USA
9. EN 10160 (1999) European Standard. Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of

thickness equal or greater than 6 mm (reflection method)
2.0 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SELECTION
2.1 GENERAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Basic Concepts
The selection of materials of construction for equipment and piping is based on the
appropriate process data, technical literature and by experience gained through years
of designing sulfur recovery units. This document covers a large range of feed gas
compositions and process conditions. Appropriateness of the proposed materials shall
be checked by the detailed engineering contractor.
It should be noted that a corrosive medium does not consist of one chemical substance,
for which a material could be selected from a table, list or brochure, but often is a
mixture of chemical substances. Furthermore, the chemical substances might react to
intermediate or final products, and sometimes by-products or waste products are
formed.
Some equipment cannot be manufactured from one grade of material, due to the
different functions of the components of the equipment.
Conditions outside normal working conditions have been taken into account, such as
temperature excursions during steaming-out or temperature run-away during upset
conditions. Localized types of corrosion that could have serious consequences, such as
stress corrosion cracking, pitting and crevice corrosion, have been carefully considered
with respect to material selection.
2.1.2 Carbon Steels

Pressure vessel quality steels shall be used for pressure containing parts and for parts
that are critical for structural integrity.
The materials selected in this report are specified according to ASTM standards, with
restrictions on carbon content, sulfur content and in cases prescription of heat
treatments. These minimum requirements are specified in the so called Additional
Material Requirement (AMR) sheets, which are appended to this report. AMR-sheets
shall apply where indicated, for all carbon steel used AMR-M1 is the minimum material
requirements to be applied.
If carbon steels other than the prescribed ASTM steels are used, these shall be killed
steels in the normalized condition and with a minimum specified tensile strength below
500N/mm2. The carbon content shall be less than 0.23% and the carbon equivalent CE
<= 0.43% (CE=C% + Mn%/6 + [Cr+Mo+V]%/5 + [Ni+ Cu]%/15). The weldability shall
be such that a maximum heat affected zone hardness of less than 248 HV10 is
ensured. The restriction on carbon content and sulfur content applies. Upgrading of
carbon steel to low alloy steel is subject to approval.
As a general rule, carbon steels denoted as P no. 1 steels in ASME code section IX can
be used for process equipment and piping without base metal hardness control, except
where indicated otherwise.
Carbon steels used that are not listed as P no. 1 materials in ASME code Section IX
shall have a maximum base metal hardness of 22 HRC (or 237 HBW).
Hot formed P no. 1 material piping and fittings shall have a hardness not higher than 20
HRC (or 225 HBW).
Methods to ensure a weld hardness below the above mentioned limits are given in
NACE RP-0472.
Stress relieving heat treatment (after >5% cold deformation) shall be carried out in the
temperature range 595°C to 650°C.
Carbon steel internals (such as Vortex breakers, baffles) shall have a corrosion
allowance of 3 mm for both sides together.
2.1.3 Stainless Steels

Where in this material selection report stainless steel AISI 321 is specified, types AISI
304(L), AISI 321, AISI 347 or AISI 316(L) can be considered as acceptable types,
unless indicated otherwise. AISI 316(L) contains 2-3% Molybdenum and as a
consequence has a higher corrosion resistance compared to the other three types. If
AISI 316(L) is specified, it cannot be replaced by any of the AISI 304(L), 321 or 347
stainless steels. A corrosion allowance is normally not required for stainless steels.
Where austenitic stainless steels are recommended for services >50°C, appropriate
measures shall be taken to prevent external chloride stress corrosion cracking. Paints
to be used shall not contain any zinc. Alternatively, higher alloyed austenitic or
austenitic ferritic (duplex) stainless steels, with a higher resistance to this form of
cracking, can be used.
To minimize the risk of chloride stress corrosion cracking the chloride content shall be
limited to 50 ppm at 60oC for 300 series austenitic stainless steel when applied for sour
water environments with possibly low pH values (no amines present).
2.1.4 Non-ferro Metals

Copper and copper base alloys such as brass or bronze, nickel-copper alloy N04400
(Monel) and aluminum alloys shall not be exposed to H2S services.
2.1.5 Materials for Environments Containing H2S

Materials in contact with aqueous solutions containing H2S (i.e. in sour gas and sour
water collecting units) shall meet the requirements of NACE Standard MR-0103. This
standard defines material requirements for resistance to sulfide stress cracking (SSC)
in sour petroleum refining and related processing environments, which contain H2S
either as a gas or dissolved in an aqueous phase, with or without the presence of
hydrocarbons. Requirements for HIC resistance of plate material are not covered by
MR-0103.
In H2S containing environments where MR-0103 is applicable, all P no. 1 steels of

Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are acceptable as
construction material without base metal hardness control. Welding of these materials
shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of NACE Recommended
Practice RP-0472 to guarantee a HAZ hardness below the specified maximum
hardness of 248 HV (22 HRC). NACE RP-0472 is incorporated into MR-0103 and gives
different procedures to ensure the required low HAZ hardness. Other carbon steels
shall have a maximum base metal hardness of 22 HRC or 237 HBW and be in one of
the heat treatment conditions given in Section 2.1.2.c of MR-0103. The Additional
Material Requirements (AMR) are stated as M2, see Attachment 1.
Aqueous solutions containing H2S can cause different forms of cracking (HIC, SOHIC)
in plate material containing laminar inclusions. To minimize the risk that plate materials
sensitive for these forms of cracking are used, HIC resistant plate material shall be
used where continuous wetting of the steel with H2S containing aqueous solutions is
expected. Jacobs has defined HIC resistant plate material with the Additional Material
Requirements (AMR) M3, see Attachment 1.
It shall be noted that the requirements of M3 are more stringent than M2 and that the
following is included for HIC resistant plate material.
 Ultrasonically testing for laminations in accordance to EN 10160 (1999), level
S2/E2.
 Carbon content  0.23%
 C.E.  0.43%
 Sulfur content of 0.002% and a phosphor content of 0.010%.
Alternatively, if the above mentioned chemical restrictions are not feasible, through-
thickness-tensile (t.t.t.) testing may be applied.
For plate with a thickness below 25 mm, the through-thickness-tensile (t.t.t.) test in
accordance with ASTM A 770 may be carried out on a plate with a thickness over 25
mm taken from the same heat of steel. If t.t.t. testing is applied, then the material shall
also be capable of passing the NACE TM-0284 test with test solution A with the
following requirements.
For test solution A, the following acceptance criteria are used

(Average over 3 specimens, see also NACE IP 8X 194 [5]):
 CLR  5%
 CTR  1.5%
 CSR  0.5%
2.1.6 General Requirements for H2S Service

The following specific rules and requirements apply:
a. To avoid sulfide stress cracking, piping and equipment shall be carefully fitted and
welded to avoid stress concentrations. A TIG root pass shall be specified for all pipe
work and equipment welds.
b. Screwed connections in pressure containing parts should not be used in H2S
service.
c. Feed inlet nozzles of carbon steel vessels connected to stainless steel pipe work
shall be clad internally with stainless steel.
2.2 CORROSION BY WET SOUR GAS/SOUR WATER (WET H2S CORROSION)

Carbon steel exposed to wet H2S could show general corrosion, sulfide stress corrosion
cracking (SSCC) and/or hydrogen induced cracking (HIC).
Normally, the initial corrosion rate of carbon steel in aqueous H2S containing solutions
(general corrosion) is high, but falls rapidly to low values when a protective scale (iron
sulfide) is formed on the steel surface. The corrosion rate is dependent upon pH and
other corrosive species in the medium. Also the flow velocity influences the corrosion
rate by disturbing the protective scale.
Sulfide stress corrosion cracking (SSCC) of steel is a corrosion process in which crack
initiation and propagation occurs due to the diffusion of atomic hydrogen into the steel.
Atomic hydrogen is formed when H2S reacts with Fe to form corrosion products. The
crack propagation is the result of mechanical (tensile) stresses and embrittlement by
hydrogen that entered the steel. This type of corrosion occurs typically in steel showing
a hardened microstructure.
High stresses and high hardnesses can be present in welds and heat-affected zones
(HAZ). These places are especially susceptible to SSCC.
As indicated above, hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) can occur in steel exposed to wet
H2S. This form of attack will typically occur in steel with relatively soft microstructures
and appears commonly as blisters and/or stepwise cracking. HIC is caused by atomic
hydrogen that diffuses into the steel and is trapped in internal defects, such as
laminations or non-metallic inclusions (like MnS), and recombines there to molecular
hydrogen (H2). As molecular hydrogen has a considerable greater volume than atomic
hydrogen, pressure is built up in the metal. The pressure of molecular hydrogen can
attain such high values that cracking and deformation of the steel occurs, forming
blisters and stepwise cracks. Finally, blisters might rupture.
To prevent hydrogen induced cracking, clean and homogeneous carbon steels without
plate type (elongated) non-metallic inclusions shall be used.
Sour water often will contain other corrosive components, such as: ammonia, carbon
dioxides and sometimes cyanides. Depending on the actual composition, pH and
temperature, a corrosive species might promote corrosion in one set of conditions
whereas it inhibits corrosion in other conditions. Consequently, the corrosion rate of
carbon steel in sour water will vary with composition, and the material selection has to
be performed using experience and careful interpretation of external information.
2.3 HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROGEN SULFIDE CORROSION

At temperatures of 260°C and higher, steel is attacked by sulfur compounds in the
process gas resulting in the formation of iron sulfide. The formation rate of sulfides is
increased by increasing temperature and is also dependent upon the concentration of
sulfur compounds.
Corrosion rates of metals attacked by sulfur compounds containing hydrocarbons have

been published as McConomy curves. Information on corrosion of metals in
hydrogen/hydrogen sulfide/hydrocarbon mixtures at high temperatures can be found in
the Couper-Gorman curves.
In our experience the above-mentioned data are not fully compatible with the corrosion
rate found in sulfur recovery units. The gas mixtures in sulfur recovery units contain
hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen, hydrogen and carbon
monoxide. Furthermore small amounts of sulfur and ammonia may be present.
The attack of steel by hydrogen sulfide is aggravated when hydrogen is present. It will
be less when species like SO2 and CO2 are present. Unfortunately, no corrosion rates
are published of typical SRU gas mixtures at high temperatures.
2.4 CORROSION BY LIQUID SULFUR

Liquid sulfur as such is not corrosive at the temperatures usually encountered in sulfur
recovery units, even when it contains some H2S.
According to literature, the corrosivity of sulfur sharply increases when the sulfur is
aerated or when in contact with water. In our experience, the high corrosion rates of
steel in aerated sulfur are not found as long as condensation of water does not occur.
If condensation of moisture occurs, high corrosion rates are possible due to H2S in the
water, condensation of sulfurous acid or due to elemental sulfur in direct contact with
steel and water.
The conclusion is that carbon steel can be used for piping and equipment for transport,
storage and degasification of liquid sulfur as long as the forming of cold spots is
prevented, i.e. by careful application of thermal insulation.
3.0 MATERIAL SELECTION

3.1 SULFUR RECOVERY UNIT
3.1.1 General
All carbon steels selected for equipment are P no.1 materials of Section IX of the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Other carbon steels can be used, but they shall fulfill
the requirements described in Section 2.1 of this report and the minimum material
requirements that are indicated for each equipment unit. These are given in the AMR
sheets in the appendix to this report, see Attachment 1.
During normal operations free water will not be formed in the Claus unit downstream of
the waste heat boiler, therefore sour conditions and risk of SSC or HIC do not exist. The
general requirements for carbon steel are applicable (see Section 2.1). Upstream of the
main burner, sour conditions might occur and materials for piping and equipment shall
meet the requirements of NACE MR-0103.
Minimum material requirements AMR as given for piping and equipment units shall be
met.
Acid Gas Piping Upstream K.O.Drum

In the regenerator overhead system the feed gas is at water saturation temperature.
The lines from the amine unit to the sulfur recovery unit are traced and the gas is
heated up.
During normal operation no water will condense in these lines and consequently no
corrosion will take place, as the metal surface will have a temperature over the water
dew point. During upset conditions (e.g. no heating of the pipe wall) condensation may
occur, or possibly a slug of liquid could pass, which will be caught in the acid gas knock
out drum.
The piping in acid gas service shall be made of carbon steel with a corrosion allowance
of 3.0 mm to allow some attack during upset conditions. It is assumed that the gas from
the amine units may contain amine solvent. Therefore, minimum material requirements
as per AMR-M7 apply.
Acid Gas Piping Downstream K.O.Drum

The lines from the K.O.Drum to the Main Burner are traced. During normal operation no
water will condense in these lines and consequently no corrosion will take place. During
upset conditions condensation may occur. It is assumed that the gas downstream the
K.O.Drum does not contain amine solvent. Carbon steel piping shall be used with a
corrosion allowance of 1.0 mm to allow some attack during upset conditions. To prevent
sulfide stress (corrosion) cracking during upset conditions, minimum material
requirements as per AMR-M2 are applicable.
Sour Water Piping from K.O. Drum

Hydrogen induced cracks can arise in carbon steel plate in continuous contact with a
H2S containing water phase. This part of the piping will be of carbon steel with 3.0 mm
corrosion allowance. Since it is assumed that acid gas may contain amine solvent
minimum material requirements as per AMR-M7 apply.
Process Gas Piping Between Waste Heat Boiler and Incinerator

The gas in the piping downstream of the waste heat boiler is not corrosive. The
temperature is high and during normal operations no condensation of water will occur.
The piping material will be carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum
material requirements as per AMR-M1 apply.
C Vent Gas Piping from Sulfur Tank to Incinerator

The vent gas contains H2S and the line is steam traced. During normal operation no
water will condense in these lines and consequently no corrosion will take place, as the
metal surface will have a temperature over the water dew point.
The piping material will be carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum
C Liquid Sulfur Piping

Sulfur does not contain any water and is not corrosive and contains a small amount of
H2S. The piping between the condensers and the sulfur tank is steam jacketed. The
piping material will be carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum material
requirements as per AMR-M1 apply.
3.1.3 Material Selection For Equipment
All materials used for equipment in contact with H2S containing liquids shall meet the
general requirements as described in Section 2.1. Minimum material requirements are
given in the mentioned AMR-sheets in the appendix.
114-E-901/902/903/904 – 1st /2nd /3rd /4th Process Gas Reheater (HP Steam)
Shell side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube sheet : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Nozzles : A 106 A or B
Flanges : A 105
Tubes : AISI 321
Corrosion allowance
Shell side : 3.0 mm
Tube side : 1.5 mm (no corrosion allowance on tubes)
Tube sheet : 4.5 (3.0 + 1.5) mm
Minimum material requirements
Tube side/tubes : AMR-M1
Shell side : AMR-M1
Tubes : cancelled requirement C
114-E-905 – Oxidation Air Preheater

Shell side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube sheet : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Tubes : A 179
Corrosion allowance
Shell side : 3.0 mm
Tube sheet : 4.5 (3.0 + 1.5) mm
Shell side : AMR-M1
114-E-906 – 5th Sulfur Condenser

Shell side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tube sheet : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Tubes : A 179
Demister : AISI 316
Corrosion allowance
Shell side : 1.5 mm
Tube sheet : 4.5 (3.0 + 1.5) mm
Shell side : AMR-M1
114-E-907 - Steam Condenser

Tube side : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Tubes : A 179 or A 214 with embedded or co- extruded
aluminum fins (aluminum acc. to B 209, alloy
1060)
Corrosion allowance headers : 1.5 mm (no corrosion allowance on tubes)
Minimum material requirements : AMR-M1
114-F-901 - Main Burner

Shell : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Internals:
Metal parts : Mfr's standard
Lining : Mfr's standard
Corrosion allowance : 3.0 mm
114-K-901 – Main Blower

Casing : mfr's standard
Impeller : mfr's standard
114-P-901A/B - Sour Water Pumps

Casing : A 351 - CF8M
Impeller : A 744 - CF8M
Shaft : A 322 - Gr. 4140 (suitably protected)
or A 276-Type 316 or K-Monel
Shaft sleeve : AISI 316 plus a suitable abrasive resistant
layer such as Colmonoy 6 or Stellite 6
Minimum material requirements : NACE MR-0103
114-R-901 – 4th Reactor

Shell/heads : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Internals:
Lining : light weight insulating concrete
Grid : AISI 316
Gauze : AISI 316
Inlet device : CS (piping grade material)
Support ring and stiffeners : A204B (0.5 Mo)
V-studs (anchors) : A314 type 310S
114-V-901 - Amine Acid Gas K.O. Drum

Shell/heads/internals : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Internals (Trays and Demister) : AISI 321
Minimum material requirements : AMR-M7 / NACE MR-0103 C
Additional requirements : PETROBRAS N-1706 Category 2 C
requirements shall be followed.
114-V-902 - Sulfur Coalescer

Shell/heads/internals : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Demister : AISI 316
114-Z-901 - Static Mixer

Shell : A 516 - Gr. 55/60/65
Flanges : A 105
Internals : AISI 321
114-Z-902/903/904/905/906/907 – 1st /2nd /3rd /4th /5th /6th Sulfur Seals

Shell : A 106 Gr. B
Internals : AISI 316
Minimum material requirements : AMR-M1 C
3.2 UTILITIES
3.2.1 Material Selection for Equipment
No new equipment in the utility section.
Natural Gas Piping

Normally natural gas do not contain liquid water and is not corrosive to carbon steel.
High pressure natural gas may be exposed to low temperatures in case of large
pressure reductions. For natural gas piping low temperature carbon steel shall be used
with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1.
Nitrogen Piping
Nitrogen is not corrosive and this piping shall be made of carbon steel with 1.0 mm
corrosion allowance. Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1.
Combustion Air Piping

Normally condensation of water will not occur and this piping shall be made of carbon
steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1
apply.
Saturated Steam Piping

Steam is not corrosive and carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance shall be used.
Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1 apply.
Superheated Steam Piping

Steam is not corrosive. For high temperature application 1.25Cr-0.5Mo (or stainless
steel) shall be applied. Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1 apply.
Boiler Feed Water Piping

For boiler feed water the piping material shall be carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion
allowance. Minimum material requirements as per AMR-M1 apply. Material selection is
based on no chlorides present in boiler feed water.
Condensate Piping
The piping shall be made of carbon steel with 1.0 mm corrosion allowance. Minimum
Instrument Air Piping

Blowdown Piping
Service Water Piping

ATTACHMENT 1
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
The additional material requirements AMR are the minimum requirements for chemical
composition, hardness and heat treatment condition for carbon and low alloy steels that
are different from those approved by NACE MR0103-2005. These steels should also
comply with the requirements stated in Section 2.1 of this report.
AMR-M1 is for plain carbon steels for utilities.

AMR-M2 equals the requirements of NACE MR0103-2005.
AMR-M3 adds to M2 resistance against HIC.
AMR-M7 adds to M3 resistance against amine SCC by application of a PWHT.
AMR Number M1
Material Carbon and low alloy steel
For all product forms : More stringent requirements as per applicable material standards or
per applicable design codes are always governing.
Hardness limit : N.A.
Cold deformation >5% : Stress relieving heat treatment to be applied after deformation.
(temperature range 595°C-650°C, hold 1 hr per inch thickness)
Hot deformation : Normalizing heat treatment to be applied after deformation.
Carbon equivalent : N.A.
PWHT : N.A.
Pipe material Carbon content  0.23% Hot finished (T>850°C) or normalized

2
Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Fitting material Carbon content  0.23% Normalized

2
Plate material Carbon content  0.23% Normalized

2
Forgings Carbon content  0.23%
Castings Carbon content  0.25%
Valve trim material
Bolting material
AMR Number M2
as per applicable design codes are always governing.
Hardness limits : Base material 22HRC, HAZ (WPQ) 248 HV; weld deposit 200HB.
Base material hardness requirements are only for not P no.1 material.
(temperature range 595°C-650°C, hold 1 hr per inch thickness)
%Mn  %Cr %Mo %V   %Ni  %Cu 
Carbon equivalent : CE  %C     
6  5   15 
PWHT : N.A.
Pipe material Carbon content  0.23% Hot finished (T>850°C) or normalized

2
CE  0.43% Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Fitting material Carbon content  0.23% Normalized

2
Plate material Carbon content  0.23% Normalized

2

CE  0.43%
Valve trim material
Bolting material
AMR Number M3
Hardness limits : Base material 22HRC, HAZ (WPQ) 248 HV; weld deposit 200HB.
(temperature range 595°C-650°C, 1 hr per inch thickness)
%Mn  %Cr %Mo %V   %Ni  %Cu 
6  5   15 
PWHT : N.A.
Pipe material Carbon content  0.23% Hot finished (T>850°C) or normalized.

CE  0.43% Additional requirements for plate are
Sulfur content  0.010% applicable in case of longitudinal welded
2
pipe. Max. tensile strength 585 N/mm
Plate to be normalized.
Fitting material Carbon content  0.23% Additional requirements for plate are
If plate material is used, CE  0.43% applicable in case of fittings fabricated
see plate material for Sulfur content  0.010% from plate. Normalized.
2
requirements Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Plate material Carbon content  0.23% Ultrasonic examination acc. to EN 10160
CE  0.43% (1999) level S2/E2.
2
Sulfur content  0.002% Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Phosphorus  0.010% Normalized
CE  0.43%

CE  0.45%
Valve trim material All valve materials shall comply with the
requirements of NACE Standards MR-0103
Bolting material Bolting material shall comply with the

requirements of NACE Standard MR-0103
Pipe made from plate See requirements for plate

material
AMR Number M7
Hardness limits : Base material 22HRC, HAZ (WPQ) 248 HV; weld material 200HB.
(temperature range 595°C-650°C, 1 hr per inch thickness)
%Mn  %Cr %Mo %V   %Ni  %Cu 
6  5   15 
PWHT : Post weld heat treatment applicable
(temperature range 595°C-650°C, 1 hr per inch thickness, holding
time 1 hr minimum).
Pipe material Carbon content  0.23% Hot finished (T>850°C) or normalized.
CE  0.43% Additional requirements for plate are
Sulfur content  0.010% applicable in case of longitudinal welded
2
pipe. Max. tensile strength 585 N/mm
Plate to be normalized.
Fitting material Carbon content  0.23% Additional requirements for plate are
If plate material is used, CE  0.43% applicable in case of fittings fabricated
see plate material for Sulfur content  0.010% from plate. Normalized.
2
requirements Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Plate material Carbon content  0.23% Ultrasonic examination acc. to EN 10160
CE  0.43% (1999) level S2/E2.
2
Sulfur content  0.002% Actual tensile strength Max. 585 N/mm
Phosphorus  0.010% Normalized
CE  0.43%

CE  0.45%
Valve trim material All valve materials shall comply with the
requirements of NACE Standards MR-0103
Bolting material Bolting material shall comply with the

requirements of NACE Standard MR-0103
Pipe made from plate See requirements for plate material

material

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REVISED BY PETROBRAS/DP&T/PRGE/ENG

Sulfur Recovery Unit

Project No. : CE904600

Site Location : Regap Refinery, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Project Name : Sulfur Recovery Unit (U-114)

Document No. : I-ET-5250.00-114-940-JNL-901

Prepared Checked Approved Client

C 08 Jun 2018 Revised as indicated C JANYNE CRISTIA ARTUR

A Subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Trade register: Rijnland 24301248

ATTACHMENT 1 – ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

AMR : Additional Material Requirements (see attachments)

1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS

1. NACE International Standard MR0103-2005: Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress

2. NACE International Recommended Practice RP0472-2000: Methods and Controls to

4. NACE International Standards: TM0284, Testing of HIC resistance of materials, and

6. NACE International Publication 8X294 Review of Published Literature on Wet H2S

9. EN 10160 (1999) European Standard. Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of

2.0 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIAL SELECTION

2.1 GENERAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.2 Carbon Steels

2.1.3 Stainless Steels

2.1.4 Non-ferro Metals

2.1.5 Materials for Environments Containing H2S

In H2S containing environments where MR-0103 is applicable, all P no. 1 steels of

For test solution A, the following acceptance criteria are used

2.1.6 General Requirements for H2S Service

2.2 CORROSION BY WET SOUR GAS/SOUR WATER (WET H2S CORROSION)

2.3 HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDROGEN SULFIDE CORROSION

Corrosion rates of metals attacked by sulfur compounds containing hydrocarbons have

monoxide. Furthermore small amounts of sulfur and ammonia may be present.

2.4 CORROSION BY LIQUID SULFUR

3.0 MATERIAL SELECTION

3.1.2 Material Selection for Piping

Acid Gas Piping Upstream K.O.Drum

Acid Gas Piping Downstream K.O.Drum

Sour Water Piping from K.O. Drum

Process Gas Piping Between Waste Heat Boiler and Incinerator

C Vent Gas Piping from Sulfur Tank to Incinerator

C Liquid Sulfur Piping

3.1.3 Material Selection For Equipment

114-E-905 – Oxidation Air Preheater

114-E-906 – 5th Sulfur Condenser

114-E-907 - Steam Condenser

114-F-901 - Main Burner

114-K-901 – Main Blower

114-P-901A/B - Sour Water Pumps

114-R-901 – 4th Reactor

114-V-901 - Amine Acid Gas K.O. Drum

114-V-902 - Sulfur Coalescer

114-Z-901 - Static Mixer

114-Z-902/903/904/905/906/907 – 1st /2nd /3rd /4th /5th /6th Sulfur Seals

3.2.2 Material Selection for Piping

Natural Gas Piping

Combustion Air Piping

Saturated Steam Piping

Superheated Steam Piping

Boiler Feed Water Piping

Instrument Air Piping

Service Water Piping