Kurita Solutions for Boiler Water Treatment in Refineries and Petrochemical Industries
This whitepaper explores Kurita’s advanced boiler water treatment solutions tailored for the demanding environments of refineries and petrochemical industries. Traditional water-steam treatment programmes often struggle under the variable feedwater quality and high heat flux conditions typical of these sectors, leading to increased risks of corrosion, scaling, and operational inefficiencies.
Kurita’s Cetamine® Technology offers a modern, film-forming amine-based approach that provides comprehensive protection across the entire water-steam cycle. Unlike conventional multi-component treatments, Cetamine® simplifies chemical management by using a single product dosed at one central point. This innovative solution forms a stable molecular barrier on metal surfaces, preventing corrosion and promoting the development of a smooth magnetite layer.
Field applications have demonstrated significant improvements in steam and condensate quality, with notable reductions in iron transport and corrosion rates. Plants converting to Cetamine® have reported up to 75% reduction in continuous blowdown, resulting in substantial savings in water, energy, and operational costs. Additionally, Cetamine® has proven effective in mitigating flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC), extending asset life and enhancing system reliability.
Download this whitepaper to learn how Kurita’s Cetamine® Technology supports sustainable, efficient, and long-term boiler operation in refinery and petrochemical settings.