Velocity Guidelines for Avoiding Erosion-Corrosion Damage in Sweet Production With Sand

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Shadley ◽  
E. F. Rybicki ◽  
S. A. Shirazi ◽  
E. Dayalan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Metal Loss ◽  
Co2 Corrosion ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Erosion Corrosion ◽  
Steel Piping ◽  
Loss Rates

CO2 corrosion in carbon steel piping systems can be severe depending on a number of factors including CO2 content, water chemistry, temperature, and percent water cut. For many oil and gas production conditions, corrosion products can form a protective scale on interior surfaces of the piping. In these situations, metal loss rates can reduce to below design allowances. But, if sand is entrained in the flow, sand particles impinging on pipe surfaces can remove the scale or prevent it from forming at localized areas of particle impingement. This process is referred to as “erosion-corrosion” and can lead to high metal loss rates. In some cases, penetration rates can be extremely high due to pitting. This paper combines laboratory test data on erosion-corrosion with an erosion prediction computational model to compute flow velocity limits (“threshold velocities”) for avoiding erosion-corrosion in carbon steel piping. Also discussed is how threshold velocities can be shifted upward by using a corrosion inhibitor.

scholarly journals Corrosion Investigation of Commercially Available Linepipe Steel in CO2 Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.32) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Muhammad Haris ◽  
Saeid Kakooei ◽  
Mokhtar Che Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Co2 Corrosion ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Co2 Environment

CO2 corrosion has been the most prevalent form of corrosion and is considered as a complex problem in oil and gas production industries. The CO2 in presence of water causes sweet corrosion that is responsible for failure of pipeline during transportation of Oil and Gas. This work studies the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel specimens in CO2 environment at different temperatures but at constant pressure. The effect of CO2 on Carbon Steel specimens (X65, A106) were studied in simulated solution of 3 wt.% NaCl. The specimens were immersed into the CO2 containing solution for 48 hours and corrosion behaviour was investigated by using electrochemical test like Linear Polarization Resistance and Tafel plot. The results indicate that the temperature has an important effect of corrosion rate of carbon Steel in CO2 environment. Corrosion rate of 1.5-2 mm/yr was reported for both steels at lower temperature while at higher temperature the difference can be observed due to difference in protective nature of steels. Similar Corrosion rate around 1.5 -2 mm/yr was observed at 25°C for both A106 and X65 while at 50°C and 75°C the corrosion rate varies significantly 1.5-3 mm/yr and 3.5-6 mm/yr.  

scholarly journals Effect of Jet Impingement Velocity and Angle on CO2 Erosion–Corrosion with and without Sand for API 5L-X65 Carbon Steel

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2198
Author(s):  
Ihsan Ulhaq Toor ◽  
Zakariya Alashwan ◽  
Hassan Mohamed Badr ◽  
Rached Ben-Mansour ◽  
Siamack A. Shirazi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Carbonic Acid ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Jet Impingement ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Co2 Corrosion ◽  
Recirculating Flow ◽  
Erosion Corrosion

Most oil and gas production wells have plenty of corrosive species present along with solid particles. In such production environments, CO2 gas can dissolve in free phase water and form carbonic acid (H2CO3). This carbonic acid, along with fluid flow and with/without solid particles (sand or other entrained particles), can result in unpredictable severe localized CO2 corrosion and/or erosion–corrosion (EC). So, in this work, the CO2 EC performance of API 5L X-65 carbon steel, a commonly used material in many oil and gas piping infrastructure, was investigated. A recirculating flow loop was used to perform these studies at three different CO2 concentrations (pH values of 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5), two impingement velocities (8 and 16 m/s), three impingement angles (15°, 45°, and 90°), and with/without 2000 ppm sand particles for a duration of 3 h in 0.2 M NaCl solution at room temperature. Corrosion products were characterized using FE-SEM, EDS, and XRD. The CO2 EC rates were found to decrease with an increase in the pH value due to the increased availability of H+ ions. The highest CO2 erosion–corrosion rates were observed at a 45° impingement angle in the presence of solid particles under all conditions. It was also observed that a change in pH value influenced the morphology and corrosion resistance of the corrosion scales.

Characterization and Prediction of Chemical Inhibition Performance for Erosion-Corrosion Conditions in Sweet Oil and Gas Production

CORROSION ◽  
10.5006/0546 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 885-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sh. Hassani ◽  
K.P. Roberts ◽  
S.A. Shirazi ◽  
J.R. Shadley ◽  
E.F. Rybicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Erosion Corrosion ◽  
Chemical Inhibition ◽  
Inhibition Performance

scholarly journals The inhibition performance of mono-ethylene glycol on corrosion rate of x-80 grade carbon steel in saturated brine environment.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Electrochemical Measurements ◽  
Co2 Corrosion ◽  
Formation Water

The formation/deposition of hydrate and scale in gas production and transportation pipeline has continue to be a major challenge in the oil and gas industry. Pipeline transport is one of the most efficient, reliable and safer means of transporting petroleum products from the well sites to either the refineries or to the final destinations. Acetic acid (HAc), is formed in the formation water which also present in oil and gas production and transportation processes. Acetic acid aids corrosion in pipelines and in turn aids the formation and deposition of scales which may eventually choke off flow. Most times, Monethylene Glycol (MEG) is added into the pipeline as an antifreeze and anticorrosion agent. Some laboratory experiments have shown that the MEG needs to be separated from unwanted substance such as HAc that are present in the formation water to avoid critical conditions in the pipeline. Internal pipeline corrosion slows and decreases the production of oil and gas when associated with free water and reacts with CO2 and organic acid by lowering the integrity of the pipe. In this study, the effect of Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) and Acetic acid (HAc) on the corrosion rate of X-80 grade carbon steel in CO2 saturated brine were evaluated at 25oC and 80oC using 3.5% NaCl solution in a semi-circulation flow loop set up. Weight loss and electrochemical measurements using the linear polarization resistance (LPR) and electrochemical impedance spectroscope (EIS) were used in measuring the corrosion rate as a function of HAc and MEG concentrations. The results obtained so far shows an average corrosion rate increases from 0.5 to 1.8 mm/yr at 25oC, and from 1.2 to 3.5 mm/yr at 80oC in the presence of HAc. However, there are decrease in corrosion rate from 1.8 to 0.95 mm/yr and from 3.5 to 1.6mm/yr respectively at 25oC and 80oC on addition of 20% and 80% MEG concentrations to the solution. It is also noted that the charge transfer with the electrochemical measurements (EIS) results is the main corrosion controlling mechanism under the test conditions. The higher temperature led to faster film dissolution and higher corrosion rate in the presence of HAc. The EIS results also indicate that the charge transfer controlled behaviour was as a result of iron carbonate layer accelerated by the addition of different concentrations of MEG to the system. Key words: CO2 corrosion, Carbon steel, MEG, HAc, Inhibition, Environment.

Inspection of Clad and Plain Carbon Steel Girth Welds on Offshore Caisson Risers Using Semi-Mechanised Ultrasonic Testing (SMUT)

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Conder ◽  
Ryan McPherson ◽  
Ton Kooren ◽  
Allan Parlane
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Plain Carbon Steel ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Carbon Steels ◽  
Inconel 625 ◽  
Inspection System ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The North ◽  
Girth Welds

Caisson risers installed through drilling slots are an increasingly common method to add additional riser access to existing oil and gas production platforms. This paper describes the inspection methodology used for two new caisson risers on the Talisman Energy owned Tartan platform in the North Sea. The methodology for qualification of the inspection system for both plain carbon steels and Inconel 625 (UNS N06625) clad carbon steel is described. The offshore performance of the SMUT system is discussed and the time and safety benefits of this system are highlighted.

The Use Of Carbon Steel Tubulars In Highly Sour Oil And Gas Production Systems

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graeme Dicken ◽  
Ken Bruce ◽  
Barry Johnson ◽  
Mohamed Juma Al-ghafri
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Production

scholarly journals Mathematical simulation of the rate of carbon dioxide corrosion at the facilities of Gazprom dobycha Urengoy LLC

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 01019
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Yusupov
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Corrosion Damage ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Corrosion ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Working Medium ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Equipment Wear

In Gazprom dobycha Urengoy LLC, as in other oil-and-gas production enterprises, there are problems of increased equipment wear due to corrosion. A special role there plays CO2 corrosion. Despite the homogeneity of the extracted fluid and even chemical composition of the working medium, the nature and intensity of corrosion damage to pipelines and equipment varies over a wide range, due to different thermobaric parameters of well operation. To determine parameters influencing the rate of corrosion most different methods of statistical analysis were used. The paper provides a methodology for compiling a mathematical model and assessing its reliability. As a result, the equation of carbon dioxide corrosion in relation to the conditions of Achimov deposits of Urengoy oil, gas and condensate field was obtained. The type of the obtained equation was chosen according to the model of the classical de Waard-Milliams carbon dioxide corrosion equation. The model proposed by the authors describes the processes of carbon dioxide corrosion more reliably than the de Waard-Milliams equation does. The disadvantage of the developed model is that it does not reliably describe the speed of corrosion in wells with corrosion rates, significantly exceeding the average values for all wells studied.

scholarly journals Influence of O2 on the Erosion-Corrosion Performance of 3Cr Steels in CO2 Containing Environment

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Xia ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Leilei Ma ◽  
Hongmei Zhang ◽  
Na Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Corrosion Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Corrosion Scale ◽  
Erosion Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Scales ◽  
Energy Spectrometer

With the introduction of O2 during oil and gas production, the erosion-corrosion rate of tubing steels increases; the objective of this report is to explore the reason for this. Erosion–corrosion experiments were performed in environments of CO2 and CO2–O2, respectively. Macrographs, microstructures, and the compositions of erosion-corrosion scales were investigated using a digital camera, scanning electron microscope (SEM), Kevex-SuperDry energy spectrometer (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the erosion-corrosion products are composed of large FeCO3 particles and some amorphous product in the CO2 environment, while they are made up of FeCO3, Fe2O3, Fe3O4, and bits of amorphous product in the CO2–O2 environment. The interface between erosion-corrosion scales and the substrate of 3Cr steel is smooth, and Cr enrichment obviously exists in the erosion-corrosion products in the CO2 condition. However, the erosion-corrosion scale is loose and porous with little Cr enrichment in the CO2–O2 environment, which makes the protectiveness of the erosion–corrosion scale weak, and pitting corrosion occurs. The addition of O2 may destroy the protective FeCO3 scale and Cr enrichment in the erosion-corrosion scale, which may be the main reason for the decline in the level of protectiveness of the erosion-corrosion scale, making it weak in terms of preventing the corrosive medium from diffusing to the substrate.

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