Proper
selection of type and dosage of corrosion inhibitor in pipelines
can result in both greatly reduced corrosion rate and a
large cost savings if the treatment is optimized. CC Technologies
has the capability and experience to perform both laboratory
testing of inhibitor products as well as field testing and
monitoring of corrosion rates for inhibitor effectiveness.
Laboratory
testing
Laboratory testing is often conducted to evaluate inhibitor
effectiveness, to determine effective and economical dosage
rates, and to evaluate the effects of system modifications
(environment, flow, temperature, etc.) on the inhibitor
effectiveness. CC Technologies has experience in testing
corrosion inhibitor effectiveness for a variety of industries,
including oil & gas, wastewater treatment, nuclear power,
and pulp and paper. Test types can vary from industry standards
to custom designs, depending on the needs of the client.
Test method development is a specialty; we can modify any
standard tests or create an individual experimental setup
if appropriate.
| Laboratory
test techniques available include: |
| Rotating Cylinder
Electrode (RCE)-Ambient to high pressure/temperature |
| Kettle tests |
| Alternate immersion
tests |
| Autoclave testing |
| AC and DC Electrochemical
techniques |
| Flow loop exposures
|
Field
monitoring
The effectiveness of any chemical treatment strategy is
dependent upon the successful dispersion of the inhibitor
throughout the system, so monitoring the corrosion at strategic
locations is an important component of any corrosion inhibition
program. CC Technologies can design, install, and maintain
a variety monitoring systems for pipelines. Monitoring may
include simple exposure and retrieval of corrosion coupons
or more advanced continuous monitoring of corrosion rates.
Detailed periodic reporting of monitoring results, as well
as immediate reporting of alarm (exceedingly high corrosion
rates) conditions, can also be provided.
