Predictive Model for Corrosion Rate of Oil Tubes in CO_2/H_2S Coexistent Environment Part Ⅰ: Building of Model

Based on an analysis of the existing models of CO 2 corrosion in literatures and the autoclave simulative experiments, a predictive model of corrosion rate (r corr) in CO 2/H 2S corrosion for oil tubes has been established, in which r corr is expressed as a function of pH, temperature (T), pressure of CO 2 (P CO 2) and pressure of H 2S (P H 2S). The model has been verified by experimental data obtained on N80 steel. The improved features of the predictive model include the following aspects: (1) The influence of temperature on the protectiveness of corrosion film is taken into consideration for establishment of predictive model of the r corr in CO 2/H 2S corrosion. The Equations of scale temperature and scale factor are put forward, and they fit the experimental result very well. (2) The linear relationship still exists between ln r corr and ln P CO 2 in CO 2/H 2S corrosion (as same as that in CO 2 corrosion). Therefore, a correction factor as a function of P H 2S has been introduced into the predictive model in CO 2/H 2S corrosion. (3) The model is compatible with the main existing models.

A NEW INTELLIGENT AMPEROMETRIC TYPE OF ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROGEN PROBE

A new intelligent amperometric type of electrochemical hydrogen probe to measure hydrogen atom permeation rate in the metals was devised and developed. Combined with MCS51 single slice computer system, specially programmed software was designed for data sampling, logging, storing, processing, result judgment and data output controlling. The probe is portable and can be used in both lab and in site automatically.

Corrosion Behavior of X52 Anti-H_2S Pipeline Steel Exposed to High H_2S Concentration Solutions at 90℃

Initial corrosion kinetics of X52 anti-H2S pipeline steel exposed to 90 ℃/1.61 MPa H2S solutions was investigated through high temperature and high pressure immersion tests. Corrosion rates were obtained based on weight loss calculation. The corrosion products were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and electron probe micro-analysis （EPMA）. The initial corrosion kinetics was found to obey the exponential law. With increasing immersion time, the main corrosion products changed from iron-rich mackinawite to sulfur-rich pyrrhotite. The corrosion films had two layers： an inner fine-grained layer rich in iron and an outer columnar-grained layer rich in sulfur. The corrosion film formed through the combination of outward diffusion of Fe2＋ ions and inward diffusion of HS^- ions. The variation of the corrosion products and compaction of the corrosion layer resulted in a decrease in the diffusion coefficient with increasing immersion time. The double-layered corrosion film formed after long time immersion acted as an effective barrier against diffusion.

Influence of Chromium on Mechanical Properties and CO_2/H_2S Corrosion Behavior of P110 Grade Tube Steel

Four kinds of P110 grade tube steels containing different chromium contents were designed to probe the in- fluence of Cr on the properties of tube steel. The microstrueture, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of the four kinds of P110 grade tube steels were studied deeply and thoroughly. The analysis of the mechanical properties indicated that tensile strength and yield strength of the steel plates were improved, while transverse and longitudinal impact energy and elongation first increased and then decreased when Cr content rose. The impact energy and elonga tion reached the peak when Cr content was 1 ~. Cr precipitates were found only in 3 ~ Cr steel, with （Nb, Ti）（C, N） or Nb（C,N） as the core of precipitation and then grew up. The corrosion experiments demonstrated that the scales on the four steels had a two layer structure under the corrosion of CO2 and H2 S. The outer layer was mainly com- posed of FeS or FeS1 x and the inner layer consisted of FeCOa and Cr compounds. Cr was rich in the inner layer and the Cr content of the inner layer increased with the Cr content in matrix. The enriched Cr enhanced the compactness of the scales, further hindering the diffusion of ions from liquid to the surface of steel, thus reducing corrosion rate.

Degradation of Hydrogenated Nitrile-butadiene Rubber in Aqueous Solutions of H2S or HCI

The degradation of hydrogenated nitrile-butadiene rubber（HNBR） soaped in aqueous solutions of HzS and HC1 was investigated, The samples unexposed and exposed to different solutions were characterized by 13C nuclear magnetic resonance（~3C NMR）, X-ray photoelectron and infrared spectroscopies. In contrast to those of unexposed samples and samples soaped in HCI solution, the mechanical properties of samples exposed to H2S solution signifi- cantly deteriorated, in which the new groups of C（=O）--NH2, C--S--C and C=S emerged. The mechanism of C=S and C--S--C formation was speculated, except for that of the formation of group C（=O）--NH2, which was widely discussed in acidic condition such as HC1 solution. The formation of C--S--C was due to radical reaction in- itiated by mercapto radical and that of C=S was due to nucleophilic reaction initiated by mercapto cations. This finding is helpful to understanding the seal failure of HNBR in working cnvironment containing H2S.

Investigation of Mechanical Property of Oil Tube Steel P110S in High Temperature and High Pressure Environment Containing H_2S/CO_2

With the exploitation of high sour and deep oil well in china,the corrosion medium containing CO 2,H 2 S,Cl-and organic acid threaten the safety of oil equipment and tube steel severely.In this article,many experiments,including corrosion tests,tensile tests,hydrogen concentration measurement tests and SEM examinations,were performed to investigate the effect of H 2 S partial pressure and loading stress on the mechanical property of oil tube steel P110S in high temperature and high pressure environment containing H 2 S/CO 2.The tensile strength and yield strength during fracture process of P110S steel were obtained experimentally and the fracture morphology was analyzed by SEM.The results indicate that both tensile strength and yield strength decreased after corrosion.The damage of tensile strength and yield strength became serious with an increase in H 2 S partial pressure and loading stress.According to the fracture analysis,the fracture mode exhibited quasi-cleavage and dimple mixed fracture,and the area of quasi-cleavage pattern increased with H 2 S partial pressure and loading stress increasing.According to the results of tensile test and hydrogen concentration measurement test,the tensile property degradation is closely associated with diffusible hydrogen concentration of P110S steel in the H 2 S/CO 2 environment.