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Corrosion of API 5L B and X52 in crude oil/water/gas mixtures

Journal Article · · Materials Performance
OSTI ID:20017436

Laboratory and field tests were conducted to evaluate the corrosion behavior of API 5L grade B and X52 steels using Furrial's crude oil in the presence of water and gas containing carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) and hydrogen sulfide (H{sub 2}S). The results suggest that the corrosiveness of this crude oil/water/gas mixture is not detrimental to either steel. However, pitting corrosion was observed. The low general corrosion rates measured were attributed to the natural inhibiting properties of the crude oil.

Research Organization:
PDVSA INTEVEP S.A. (VE)
OSTI ID:
20017436
Journal Information:
Materials Performance, Journal Name: Materials Performance Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 39; ISSN MTPFBI; ISSN 0094-1492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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