THE EFFECT OF TRACE AMOUNTS OF COPPER ON THE STABILITY OF MONOETHANOLAMINE SCRUBBER SOLUTIONS.

Abstract

Copper, shown to be present in significant amounts in monoethanolamine, MEA, scrubber solutions, is an active catalyst for the serious degradation of the amine. Makeup water, drawn from the ship's potable water supply, appears to be a major source of this metal. The recommended substitution of battery-grade for potable makeup water would prevent a significant portion of copper intake, and should result in extending the useful life of the solutions. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0679567

Entities

People

  • C. H. Blachly
  • H. Ravner

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysts
  • Degradation
  • Drinking Water
  • Scrubbers
  • Water
  • Water Supplies

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management