Predicting pipeline corrosion

A model has been developed which can predict the corrosion rate in gas and oil flowlines and pipelines. The Windows-based program describes the physical and chemical conditions inside of a pipe. This model is capable of predicting the corrosion rate in systems containing CO2, H2S, organic acids and...

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Published in:Pipeline and gas technology 2008-11, Vol.7 (11), p.36
Main Authors: Garber, James D, Farshad, Fred, Reinhardt, James R, Li, Hui, Yap, Kwei Meng, Winters, Robert
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Language:English
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Summary:A model has been developed which can predict the corrosion rate in gas and oil flowlines and pipelines. The Windows-based program describes the physical and chemical conditions inside of a pipe. This model is capable of predicting the corrosion rate in systems containing CO2, H2S, organic acids and bacteria. The model also predicts the occurrence of 'top of the line' corrosion, wettability conditions and can describe flow dynamics in large diameter pipelines. A new addition to the model is a risk assessment component, which allows for integrity management of the system. A number of field tests were performed to show the utility of the model, and the results were very satisfactory.
ISSN:1540-3688
0272-1090