Methods of Evaluating the Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy and Carbon Tube Steels under the Service Conditions of Oil and Gas Pipelines

Corrosion testing of experimental steels for oilfield pipelines

“…Oil is not a corrosive medium, but the presence of salts, chlorine ions, et al in the fluid significantly increases its corrosion activity. So, for example, hydrogen sulfide, dissolved in oil, is the main cause of corrosion damage to steels of various classes, leading to accidents with economic and environmental losses [1,2]. In this regard, the investigation of new and used steels in the oil industry in order to increase the reliability and durability of actively used oil pipelines is undoubtedly an urgent task of practical interest.…”