March 2016, Vol. 243, No. 3
Features
CO2 Corrosion Prediction: Consider the Need for Validation
Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion modeling software is used by asset owners, contractors and consultants in the oil and gas industry to predict the CO2 corrosion rate at both the design and operation phases of pipelines and well tubing. Prediction results from a dozen CO2 corrosion models are known to vary wildly. This article discusses the need for CO2 corrosion model validation and introduces the CO2 corrosion model validation matrix and index score system for an objective and effective validation of a CO2 corrosion model’s performance. Corrosion Model Validation CO2 corrosion is a recognized integrity threat worldwide. CO2 corrosion modeling has been used at both the design and operation
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