Deadlegs in oil and gas producing facilities create the highest potential for corrosion damage. Unexpected leaks in deadlegs could develop in a normally "non-corrosive" environment. These leaks are promoted by different corrosion mechanisms, such as concentration cells, bacterial growth, under - the - deposit corrosion etc.

In this paper, several case histories of deadleg leaks and remedial actions will be discussed. Deadleg corrosion can be effectively controlled by proper system design, material selection, and operation. These measures can only be accomplished by training the personnel involved to be aware of the potential problem.

Subject
Corrosion resistant materials, Water, Materials, Piping, Valves, Leaks, Shipping, Fluids, Crude, Corrosion protection, Deposit corrosion, Steam, Oil
© 1988 Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of AMPP. Positions and opinions advanced in this work are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of AMPP. Responsibility for the content of the work lies solely with the author(s).
1988
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
You do not currently have access to this content.