High Pressure High Temperature Corrosion Testing Reactor
IRIAN MECATRONICS was selected by IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) to design and manufacture a dual-reactor system for corrosion testing under extreme conditions.
Key Design Features
Operating Conditions: Each reactor is rated for up to 130 bar and 500 °C, making it suitable for accelerated corrosion studies and material durability assessments in severe environments.
Material Selection: Reactors and wetted components are made from Inconel 625, a high-performance nickel alloy known for its exceptional resistance to corrosion and high-temperature stability.
Mixing System: Magnetic coupling eliminates the need for dynamic seals, enhancing safety and reliability at high temperatures. The system allows interchangeable use of a stirrer blade or a rotating cage with baffles, providing flexibility for different test protocols.
Thermal Management: Precision temperature control is achieved via external heating collars, with real-time monitoring through embedded thermocouples. A high-efficiency thermal break system isolates the hot zone from the support structure, ensuring user safety and measurement accuracy.
Modular Instrumentation Ports: Each reactor includes three top-side and one bottom-side ports using high-pressure Autoclave connections, allowing easy integration of sensors, fluid inlets, or sampling lines.
Integrated Safety: The system includes redundant pressure and temperature safety systems, combining mechanical devices (burst disk) with electronic safeguards (signal threshold relays).
