This paper reviews one of the test methods applied the proactive investigation of a pipeline with a potentially corrosive environment. This pipeline is located in an area of high consequence if there is a leak or failure. A 36” crude oil dock line was investigated for potential internal corrosion issues using a single pass low point simulator. The corrosion monitoring techniques and the results gathered during this test are presented. The purpose of this paper is to present a methodical and logical approach to investigating a pipeline in a potentially corrosive environment.

Subject
Galvanic probes, Test methods, Water, Corrosion rate, Solids, Pipelines, Weight loss coupons, Water chemistry, Electrochemical data, Equipment, Corrosion data, Ports and harbors, Corrosion monitoring
Keywords:
Internal Corrosion, Pipeline, Corrosion, Monitoring, Bacteria, Linear Polarization Resistance, Galvanic probe, Electrochemical Noise, Multiple Electrode Array Sensor (MAS), Coupon
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2007
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