Procedures and tools were developed to measure essential variables of corrosion processes in produced fluids in the field. This includes measuring the concentrations of dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide and characteristics of the water phase, bacteria and the corrosivity to carbon steel. Special tools were constructed to allow measurements in oil containing systems. Examples of field measurements are described. The improved understanding of corrosion mechanisms has resulted in better corrosion control and in many cases in cost savings.

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Water, Electrochemical cells, Corrosion rate, Corrosivity, Pipelines, Partial pressures, Bacteria, Corrosion inhibitors, Crude, Oxygen, Corrosion protection, Electrical resistance probes, Oil
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2001
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