Corrosion in biomass combustion: A materials selection analysis and its interaction with corrosion mechanisms and mitigation strategies

Corrosion induced by chlorine during biomass combustion is a major drawback to the consolidation of this technology. The current literature brings valuable information on these issues. However, a complete assessment of the corrosion mechanisms, mitigation strategies and materials selection for biomass combustion is not encountered. The aim of this work is to develop a materials selection strategy for superheater tubes used in biomass combustion, assessing its interaction with both the corrosion mechanisms and mitigation methods. The Ashby’s approach was used with this purpose.