A global petrochemical manufacturer encountered unexpected corrosion failures after upgrading its EO/EG catalyst system. The shift in process chemistry—driven by elevated acids, CO₂, and chlorides—accelerated carbon steel degradation, leading to unplanned outages, safety concerns and over $10M in direct and indirect losses.Working with OLI, the operator used advanced electrolyte simulation and corrosion modeling to uncover root causes, assess material performance and implement a predictive, chemistry-informed reliability strategy.
The result? Smarter material selection, better design decisions and long-term process control—turning a costly lesson into a blueprint for asset resilience.
Read the full case study to see how deep chemistry insight is transforming reliability in petrochemicals.
