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Predicting corrosion of steel in crude oil production

Journal Article · · Materials Performance; (United States)
OSTI ID:7045288
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  1. Occidental International Exploration and Production Co., Bakersfield, CA (US)

In this paper a technique that accurately predicts the produced water level in crude oil production causing accelerated corrosion of steel (defined as the corrosion rate break produced water level) and evaluates the requirement for corrosion inhibitor treatment is presented. The primary focus is preventative corrosion engineering in corrosion prediction and chemical treatment initiation to minimize cost of corrosion control while maximizing its effectiveness. The technique is particularly useful for new crude oil discoveries in which no specific corrosion data exist.

OSTI ID:
7045288
Journal Information:
Materials Performance; (United States), Journal Name: Materials Performance; (United States) Vol. 30:3; ISSN 0094-1492; ISSN MTPFB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English