18060675. PIPELINE CORROSION ASSESSMENT simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)
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PIPELINE CORROSION ASSESSMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Faisal Mohammed Al-abbas of Dammam (SA)
Omar Abdullah Al-saif of Safwa (SA)
Christian Canto Maya of Dhahran (SA)
Mohammed A. Al-huraifi of Al-Qatif (SA)
Meshal K. Al-arfaj of Dhahran (SA)
Yousef A. Al-rowaished of Abqaiq (SA)
PIPELINE CORROSION ASSESSMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18060675 titled 'PIPELINE CORROSION ASSESSMENT
The abstract describes a method for generating a corrosion risk profile for a pipe region of a hydrocarbon pipeline by simulating hydraulic flow, water wetting, interpolation, and corrosion modeling.
- Simulating hydraulic flow within a sampling segment using a hydraulic model.
- Simulating water wetting within the sampling segment using a water wetting model.
- Interpolating between sampling segments using a nodal model.
- Simulating corrosion for nodes between sampling segments using a corrosion model.
- Analyzing the corrosion risk profile to calculate a corrosion risk score for the pipe region.
Potential Applications: - Monitoring and managing corrosion risks in hydrocarbon pipelines. - Improving maintenance strategies for pipeline integrity. - Enhancing safety measures in the transportation of hydrocarbon fluids.
Problems Solved: - Predicting and preventing corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines. - Optimizing maintenance schedules based on corrosion risk assessments. - Minimizing the potential for leaks and environmental damage.
Benefits: - Increased pipeline safety and reliability. - Cost-effective maintenance planning. - Enhanced environmental protection.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Pipeline Corrosion Risk Management System" This technology can be utilized by oil and gas companies, pipeline operators, and maintenance service providers to ensure the integrity and safety of hydrocarbon pipelines. It can also be valuable for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in the energy sector.
Prior Art: Research on corrosion modeling and pipeline integrity management systems in the oil and gas industry.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in corrosion modeling techniques, pipeline monitoring technologies, and risk assessment methodologies in the oil and gas sector.
Questions about Pipeline Corrosion Risk Management System:
Question 1: How does this method compare to traditional pipeline inspection and maintenance practices? Answer: This method offers a more comprehensive and data-driven approach to assessing corrosion risks compared to traditional visual inspections and routine maintenance schedules.
Question 2: Can this technology be applied to other industries beyond oil and gas, such as water distribution or chemical processing? Answer: While initially designed for hydrocarbon pipelines, the principles of corrosion risk assessment and modeling could potentially be adapted for use in other industries where corrosion poses a threat to infrastructure integrity.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a method that includes: generating a corrosion risk profile for a first pipe region of at least one pipe region of a hydrocarbon pipeline configured to carry a hydrocarbon fluid, wherein generating the corrosion risk profile comprises: simulating hydraulic flow within a first sampling segment within the first pipe region using a hydraulic model; simulating water wetting within the first sampling segment using a water wetting model; interpolating between the first sampling segment and a second sampling segment using a nodal model; simulating corrosion for at least one first node between the first sampling segment and the second sampling segment using a corrosion model; and generating the corrosion risk profile for the first pipe region; analyzing the corrosion risk profile in order to calculate a corrosion risk score for the first pipe region.
