Corrosion behavior of N80 steel in CO2-saturated formation water

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 464-470
Author(s):  
Zhichao Qiu ◽  
Chunming Xiong ◽  
Zhengrong Ye ◽  
Xiang Zhou ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
...  

Purpose This paper aims to explore the influence of CO2 partial pressure, flow rate and water cut on N80 steel corrosion behaviors in the displacement process of oil in glutenite reservoir by CO2 injection. Design/methodology/approach A self-made 3 L high-temperature and high-pressure autoclave was used to conduct corrosion simulation experiments of N80 steel in different CO2 partial pressures, flow rates and water cut (the independently developed oil and water mixing approach can ensure the uniform mixing of oil and water in experiments). Techniques like weight loss and surface analysis were used to analyze the corrosion behaviors of N80 steel under different conditions. Findings Results showed that the average corrosion rate of N80 steel accelerated at varying degrees with the increase of CO2 partial pressure, flow rate and water cut. Excluding that the samples showed uniform corrosion under the two conditions of 0.5MPa CO2 partial pressure and static corrosion, they displayed mesa attack corrosion under other conditions. Besides, with the increase of CO2 partial pressure, the pH value of solution dropped and the matrix corrosion speed rose, hence leading to the increased Fe2+ and CO32− concentration. Meanwhile, a lowered pH value improved the FeCO3 critical supersaturation, thereby leading to an increased nucleation rate/growth rate and ultimately causing the decrease of the dimension of FeCO3 crystallites formed on the surface of the samples. Originality/value The results can be helpful in targeted anti-corrosion measures for CO2/oil/water corrosive environment.

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.Q. Liu ◽  
Z.L. Liu ◽  
J.D. Hu ◽  
Z.G. Hou ◽  
Q.C. Tian ◽  
...  

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the corrosion behaviors of tube pile steel with the addition of 0.2 per cent Cu and 0.2 per cent Cu-0.2 per cent Cr in half-immersion environment. Design/methodology/approach The electrochemical corrosion behaviors of tube pile steel with different alloy-elements addition were identified using the polarization curve method and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique. Corrosion product and its morphology were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy. Findings Results indicate that the most serious corrosion occurred in the liquid-air interface zone due to the higher oxygen and water concentration. With the addition of Cu and Cu-Cr, pits were getting smaller and denser, transforming the corrosion type from pitting corrosion to uniform corrosion gradually. Rust layer containing Cu/Cr tended to compact and inhibited the anodic process, while the enrichment of Cu/Cr in rust layer decelerated the dissolution of substrate, thus the expanding of pits was suppressed. Originality/value This paper studied the corrosion behaviors of liquid-air interface zone of tube pile steel and verified the transformation of corrosion type with adding Cu, Cu/Cr elements.


2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 519-528
Author(s):  
Jian Song ◽  
Zhiming Gao ◽  
Chenxi Liu ◽  
Wenbin Hu

Purpose This paper aims to study the effect of flow rate (0.42∼2.09 m/s) on the corrosion behavior of WB36CN1 steel pipe in the simulated secondary circuit water environment (170°C, 6 mg/L ethanolamine + 100 µg/L NaCl), for which an autoclave was used to simulate the secondary circuit environment for carrying out related experiments. Design/methodology/approach The corrosion behaviors were studied by electrochemical methods, morphological observations and elemental analysis. Findings As flow rate increases, the amplitude of the current noise fluctuates increased, noise resistance Rn and spectral noise resistance Rsn decreased, the shear stress on the surface of WB36CN1 steel increases, the oxygen content on the surface decreases, the roughness becomes smaller. Meanwhile, the energy of energy distribution plot is concentrated at high frequencies under the three flow conditions, the slopes of current power spectral density curve approach 0 db/decade. This means that the oxide on the surface becomes less and corrosion rate increases with increasing flow rate. The corrosion type of WB36CN1 steel was uniform corrosion; the degree of uniform corrosion is higher at high flow rate. Originality/value The effect of flow rate on the corrosion behavior of WB36CN1 steel pipe in the secondary circuit water environment was studied by using electrochemical methods in the laboratory. The effect mechanism of flow rate for corrosion behavior was obtained.


2013 ◽  
Vol 816-817 ◽  
pp. 1243-1249
Author(s):  
Chong Sun ◽  
Jian Bo Sun ◽  
Yong Wan ◽  
Xin Su ◽  
Yong Zhang

Influences of temperature and CO2 partial pressure on CO2 corrosion behaviors of 25CrMnVA steel were investigated in the simulated oil field environments. The corrosion rates were measured under high temperature and high pressure condition. SEM, EDS and XRD were used to analyze the morphologies and characteristics of corrosion scales on the steels. The results shows that the corrosion rates of 25CrMnVA steel change little below 65°C, the corrosion feature is uniform corrosion. The corrosion rates increase rapidly after 65°C, mesa corrosion is found on the surface of steel. The corrosion rates decrease firstly and increase subsequently with the rising of CO2 partial pressure, and the minimal corrosion rate presents near CO2 critical pressure. The compactness of corrosion scale improves with the increase of CO2 partial pressure below 8MPa, which causes uniform corrosion rate reduced. Under supercritical CO2 condition, the local defects in the surface of corrosion scale increase, and the compactness of corrosion scale reduces,which cause the increase of corrosion rate sharply. The corrosion rate and corrosion morphology are closely related to the state of corrosion scale.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3444
Author(s):  
Zheng Li ◽  
Hao Jin ◽  
Shuo Yu

Segment reinforcement corrosion can cause bearing-capacity degradation of shield tunnel, which is unsafe for the metro operation. Therefore, a three-dimensional computational model was proposed in this paper to study the corrosion rate and rust expansion form of segment reinforcement by the combined action of soil loading, chloride ion and stray current. The results show that the arch waist segment steel corrosion rate in the middle is larger than the ends. The rust expansion form of segment reinforcement appears be an eccentric circle. The radius size and circular center are related to the non-uniform corrosion coefficient and the maximum corrosion current density.


2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 414-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Yan ◽  
Yong Xiang ◽  
Wenliang Li ◽  
Jingen Deng

Purpose This paper aims to establish the downhole CO2 partial pressure profile calculating method and then to make an economical oil country tubular goods (OCTG) anti-corrosion design. CO2 partial pressure is the most important parameter to the oil and gas corrosion research for these wells which contain sweet gas of CO2. However, till now, there has not been a recognized method for calculating this important value. Especially in oil well, CO2 partial pressure calculation seems more complicated. Based on Dolton partial pressure law and oil gas separation process, CO2 partial pressure profile calculating method in oil well is proposed. A case study was presented according to the new method, and two kinds of corrosion environment were determined. An experimental research was conducted on N80, 3Cr-L80 and 13Cr-L80 material. Based on the test results, 3Cr-L80 was recommended for downhole tubing. Combined with the field application practice, 3Cr-L80 was proved as a safety and economy anti-corrosion tubing material in this oil field. A proper corrosion parameter (mainly refers to CO2 partial pressure and temperature) can ensure a safety and economy downhole tubing anti-corrosion design. Design/methodology/approach Based on Dolton partial pressure law and oil gas separation process, CO2 partial pressure profile calculating method in oil well is proposed. An experimental research was conducted on N80, 3Cr-L80 and 13Cr-L80 material. A field application practice was used. Findings It is necessary to calculate the CO2 partial pressure properly to ensure a safety and economy downhole tubing (or casing) anti-corrosion design. Originality/value The gas and oil separation theory and corrosion theory are combined together to give a useful method in downhole tubing anti-corrosion design method.


Author(s):  
Prasanna Hariharan ◽  
Rupak K. Banerjee

This study analyzes the pressure-flow characteristics during the peristaltic pumping of power law fluids in an axi-symmetric non-uniform distensible tube. The analyzed geometry is of a diverging shape that is common in several biological flow conduits, especially in mammals. Using the Fourier series, the dimensionless wall coordinates for sinusoidal, triangular, trapezoidal, and square wave forms are obtained to simulate wall movement. Equations expressing the pressure-flow rate relationship for different wall shapes are developed from the wave equation. Pressure-flow and velocity plots are obtained by solving the equations numerically. The results indicate that there is significant difference in pressure-flow relationship between Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid. Also, the maximum flow rate can be achieved when the wall movement follows a square wave form.


2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 514-518
Author(s):  
Zheng Yi Kong ◽  
Shan Hua Xu ◽  
Yu Sheng Chen

Because of the complexity of corrosion, the law of uniform corrosion and localized corrosion is still not clear,so it is difficult to assess their impact on the structure safety. In order to differ them and find their own law, we obtain a lot of corrosion specimens by ways of constant temperature and humidity, and then detect the size of corrosion pits by roughness tester. After that, the method for calculating the thickness of uniform corrosion and localized corrosion is proposed. Then the method is used to analyze the experiment data. The result indicates the thickness of uniform corrosion and localized corrosion all increase with the rate of corrosion, and they all show a power relationship with corrosion rate, so it will provide a basis for distinguishing them in safety assessment.


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