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A Study on the Utilization Status and Corrosion Damage with Ammonia Characteristics

암모니아의 특성에 따른 활용 현황과 부식 손상에 대한 고찰

  • Seung-Jun Lee (Division of Marine Engineering, Kunsan National University)
  • 이승준 (군산대학교 ONSE대학 기관공학전공)
  • Received : 2023.04.19
  • Accepted : 2023.04.27
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

Recently, ammonia has emerged as an alternative energy source that can reduce carbon emissions in various industries. Ammonia is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines because it contains no carbon in its components and does not emit any carbon when burned. It is also used in various fields such as fertilizer production, refrigeration, cleaning and disinfection, and drug manufacturing due to its unique characteristics, such as high volatility and easy solubility in water. However, it is highly corrosive to metals and is a toxic gas that can pose a risk to human health, so caution must be exercised when using it. In particular, stress corrosion cracking may occur in containers or manufacturing facilities made of carbon-manganese steel or nickel steel, so special care is needed. As ammonia has emerged as an alternative fuel for reducing carbon emissions, there is a need for a rapid response. Therefore, based on a deep understanding of the causes and mechanisms of ammonia corrosion, it is important to develop new corrosion inhibitors, improve corrosion monitoring and prediction systems, and study corrosion prevention design.

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이 논문은 2021년 해양수산부 재원으로 해양수산과학기술진흥원의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(2,100마력급 LNG- 암모니아 혼소 엔진 개발, 과제번호 20210606).

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