Oilfield Chemistry and Corrosion

Year
1

Academic year
2017-2018

Code
02029604

Subject Area
Materials Science and Engineering

Language of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
7.5

Type
Compulsory

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Material is delivered through lectures, seminars and practical sessions. It is assessed through two assignments which require writing a report on a practical work. These assignments are followed with feedback prior to the exam at the end of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

This module will give students a thorough introduction to the fundamental principles of oilfield chemistry and corrosion. On completion of this module, students should be able to :Explain the properties and application of a range of chemicals used in corrosion control for oil and gasThis module will give students a thorough introduction to the fundamental principles of oilfield chemistry and corrosion. On completion of this module, students should be able to : Explain the properties and application of a range of chemicals used in corrosion control for oil and gas industry.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Introduction to oil recovery processes

Fundamentals of oilfield chemistry including corrosion chemistry, water injection chemicals

Thermodynamics of electrochemical corrosion: Pourbaix and Evans diagrams, electrochemical reactions, polarisation and corrosion rate calculation and measurement

Corrosion tests and standards

Classification of corrosion: General corrosion, localised corrosion, MIC, FAC, SCC, CO2 and H2S corrosion

Introduction to coating and corrosion protection

Pipeline materials and corrosion resistant alloys.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Two assignments which require writing a report on a practical work: 100.0%

Bibliography

Oil field chemicals / Johannes Karl Fink.

Electrochemistry and corrosion science / by Nestor Perez.

Corrosion science and technology / David Talbot, James Talbot.

Corrosion tests and standards [electronic resource] : application and interpretation / Robert Baboian.

Handbook of corrosion engineering / Pierre R. Roberge.

Principles of corrosion engineering and corrosion control [electronic resource] / Zaki Ahmad

Corrosion engineering / Mars G. Fontana.

Corrosion and corrosion control : an introduction to corrosion science and engineering / Herbert H. Uhlig, R.

Winston Revie.

Oilfield Metallurgy and Corrosion, Third Edition / Bruce Craig (N/A from library).