Marine Exhaust Gas Scrubbers

Corrosion Technical Series

Corrosion in Marine Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Scrubbers)

April 13-14, 2021
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CST each day (Lectures followed by Q&A)
Virtual (Zoom)

This two-day virtual short course focuses on guidance and current discussion of materials selection and corrosion of marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS or scrubbers). The marine industry is facing the challenge of adopting new technologies and/or operational practices to comply with stricter international, regional, national and local regulations introduced to reduce air emissions from ships. The adverse effects of exhaust gas emissions from internal combustion engines and boiler exhaust gases on human beings and sensitive ecosystems have been well documented by the scientific community.

Critical amongst these regulations are the measures to reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions inherent to the relatively high sulfur content of marine fuels. Ship designers, owners and operators have a number of different routes to achieve SOx regulatory compliance:

  • Use low-sulfur marine fuels in existing machinery
  • Install new machinery (or convert existing machinery where possible) designed to operate on a low sulfur alternative fuel, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • Install an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) as an after-treatment device
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Featured lecturers

  • Bud Ross, Nickel Institute
  • Peter Bock, Performance Polymers Americas, LLC
  • John Grocki, Sandra Le Manchet & Pierre Petit ArcelorMittal
  • Tim Mournian, Titanium Marine Technologies, LLC
  • Per Bjärkby, Yara Marine
  • Nick Subotsch, Peerless Industrial Systems
  • Helena Alves & Volker Wahl, VDM Metals International GmbH
  • Willem Kemps & Cees van de Mast, Verolme® Special Equipment b.v.

Topics Include

Understanding the corrosivity of the components of the EGCS

  • Gas inlet duct
  • Absorber towers
  • Gas outlet duct
  • Piping systems

Reviewing the corrosion resistance of various materials in EGCS

  • Sulfuric acid corrosion
  • Seawater corrosion
  • Caustic soda corrosion

Examining case studies on corrosion Impacts on marine exhaust gas scrubbers

Understanding materials selection process in EGCS

  • Coatings
  • FPR and other plastics
  • Duplex stainless steels
  • 6-7 % Mo stainless steels
  • Nickel alloys
  • Titanium alloys

Identifying pitfalls of fabrication and welding of the various EGCS alloys

  • Weld heat tints
  • Embedded iron
  • Weld contamination
  • Overmatching weld metal

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize how materials selection and design impacts the success and longevity of exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS)
  • Describe the corrosion resistance of materials typically used in EGCS
  • Recall best practices shared through expert’s case studies
  • Summarize the impact regulations surrounding emissions have on the marine industry
  • List common types of fabrication and design defects that impact EGCS

Who should attend

This seminar is targeted for managers, maritime stakeholders and technical experts in the maritime market space who are seeking guidance on the corrosion of marine exhaust gas scrubbers. This would include professionals associated with:

  • Ship Owners & and Operators
  • Ship Builders
  • Marine Consultants
  • Naval Engineers
  • Naval Scientists

Course Completion

Successful completion of the course is required to earn a certificate of course completion. Requirements are specific to each course and may include a combination of attendance, daily assessments, activities, quizzes, or knowledge checks.

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2 Day Course
English

Program pricing

  • Advance Registration: $294​
  • Regular Registration: $349