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Ethanol Corrosion Inhibitor

Nalco 3D TRASAR® Technology is now available in a pHe Buffering Corrosion Inhibitor

EC5624ATR gives ethanol producers unprecedented power to manage fuel ethanol quality..and control costs. An ethanol corrosion inhibitor is a vital tool for fuel marketers. Proper dosage prevents corrosion and protects fuel system components. Ethanol corrosion inhibitor dosage has long been difficult to control because there has not been an effective way to measure inhibitor content.

To solve the problem, Nalco adapted its 3D TRASAR technology, which has been used in water treatment chemicals for 20+ years, to this important fuel additive. Now, ethanol producers and their customers can be assured that the optimal amount of EC5624ATR has been added. Every batch. Every day.

Nalco makes it easy to get it “just right,” helping ethanol producers make better fuel

EC5624ATR provides corrosion inhibition and pHe buffering to neutralize acids and alkalinity that can be present in fuel ethanol. However, the amount of corrosion inhibition and pHe buffering required can vary from plant to plant and day to day:

Some plant designs may produce ethanol that requires more or less inhibitor
Variance in day-to-day plant operations can affect the need for more or less inhibitor
E10, E12 and E15 blends may require more or less inhibitor than E85
Most producers strive to follow the treat rate approved by the RFA for various corrosion inhibitors. Nalco’s recommended treat rate will be listed there.

Simple measurement

Measurement of EC5624ATR concentration is quickly and easily accomplished using the Nalco handheld fluorometer. The proprietary flourescing molecules contained in the corrosion inhibitor are instantly and accurately determined.

Using the EC5624ATR chemistry and measurement systems, all ethanol producers now have the power to easily manage cost and quality. No wasteful overdosing. No returned loads due to under dosing.

Treat rate measurements are made in seconds
No sample pre-treatment or reagents are required
Calibration takes less than 1 minute
The required sample size is only 4 mls
Accurate to +/- 1 PPM
Treat rate data can easily be added to the certificate of analysis.

NALCO 360 Service monitors EC5624ATR consumption

In addition to precision control of concentration, Nalco offers automatic monitoring of treat rate and inventory. The Nalco Global Gateway and tank level monitoring system provides a second layer of treat rate monitoring and inventory management.

Expert remote monitoring that works 24/7, 365 days a year
On-line inventory monitoring with low tank level and high consumption alarms via e-mail and SMS text
Prevents costly over-treatment
Helps you manage chemical inventory.

Fuel Ethanol benefits from long term pHe buffering… and EC5624ATR delivers it

Fuel ethanol can be quite corrosive to fuel pumps and injectors if the pHe is too low
Fuel ethanol can damage important seals and o-rings if pHe is too high
Without proper pHe buffering, the pHe will drift over time
Fuel ethanol can often spend weeks in transport viarail, barge, or ship, and spend weeks more in terminal fueling stations and idle cars, so long-term pHe buffering is vital
Only EC5624ATR makes it fast and easy for ethanol producers to add exactly the right amount every time
Fuel marketers that choose ethanol treated with EC5624ATR know they can make ethanol blends that won’t contribute to corrosion or elastomer damage.

Nalco Account Management

Like all Nalco products, EC5624ATR comes with a qualified Nalco Sales Engineer. Our professional field personnel act as an extension of your own engineering staff and visit your facility on a regular basis.

EC5624ATR is a Superior Formula

Low sulfer content
A clear bright solution – like your ethanol
Extremely low Trimer acid content
Excellent cold weather pumpability
Excellent solubility in ethanol and denaturant.

The Nalco Grain Oil BioFuels Team is the leader in Water and Energy Management

Only Nalco brings you the technologies that will DETECT system conditions, automatically DETERMINE appropriate response and DELIVER unprecedented water and energy savings while protecting your equipment assets.

3D TRASAR Technology for Cooling Water
3D TRASAR Technology for Boilers
3D TRASAR Technology for Reverse Osmosis

Ask us about our process programs for fuel ethanol plants

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