Validation of Top of the Line Corrosion Prediction Model Using Laboratory and Field Measurements

<p>Top of the Line Corrosion (TLC) is a major issue in the oil and gas industry. Extensive research in both the laboratory and field has been conducted to understand its mechanism and to develop methods to mitigate TLC in pipelines. TLC models have been developed to predict the degree of corrosiveness in pipelines; however, the models are mostly based on laboratory results. Therefore, it is necessary to validate the models with the real field data to fill the gap in the understanding of the TLC mechanism.</p><p>In this thesis, a methodology for comparing TLC model prediction with real field data has been proposed. The methodology involves the analysis of complex field operating conditions and in-line inspection (ILI) data. </p><p>The performance of the developed methodology using selected TLC model shows good agreement between the model predictions and the data provided from the field. Nevertheless, there are still some discrepancies particularly at the beginning of the pipelines.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemical Engineering (Engineering and Technology)

Grantor dc:publisher

Ohio University

Year dc:date

2012

Author dc:creator

• Kaewpradap, Ussama

Contributors dc:contributor

• Nesic, Srdjan

• Chemical Engineering
• Top of the line corrosion
• Field data analysis
• In-line inspection data

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1353072616

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:ohiou1353072616