Development of corrosion fatigue testing in sour oilfield environments

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Horspool, Dean (2014). Development of corrosion fatigue testing in sour oilfield environments. University of Birmingham. Eng.D.

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Abstract

The development of flexible pipelines and risers has been a key driver in allowing the oil and gas industry to develop fields in deeper and deeper waters, utilising floating production technologies. During service, the annulus environment located between the two polymer layers of the pipe may become corrosive. Permeation of corrosive species from the produced fluids along with permeation and subsequent condensation of water in the annulus of the pipe may result in the development of an acidic aqueous environment. If this situation occurs in service the integrity of the carbon steel tensile armour wires located in the annulus may be at risk. As such, it is the aim of the current research project to investigate the effect of simulated corrosive oilfield environments on the fatigue life of the tensile armour wire component of the pipe.

Type of Work: Thesis (Doctorates > Eng.D.)
Award Type: Doctorates > Eng.D.
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Connolly, Brian J.UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Bowen, PaulUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School or Department: School of Metallurgy and Materials
Funders: None/not applicable
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/5047

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