Corrosion processes are influenced by a combination of factors, including flow dynamics, pH levels, and other environmental parameters. Accurate calculation of these variables is essential for enhancing corrosion modeling and prediction. This chapter introduces a suite of calculation tools, beginning with a focus on flow modeling, while laying the groundwork for future additions such as pH and other specialized models. It provides an overview of the software’s current features, including an integrated calculator and its theoretical background.
Corrosion in upstream infrastructure is driven by a complex interplay of factors, including the partial pressures of CO₂ and H₂S, chloride concentrations, multiphase flow dynamics, and produced water chemistry. Accurately quantifying the influence of these variables on corrosion degradation is fundamental to improving predictive maintenance and asset integrity strategies across the upstream sector. This chapter introduces a suite of computational tools tailored for the oil and gas industry, beginning with a primary CO₂/H₂S corrosion model that serves as the technical foundation for subsequent modules, including specialized Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA) models. Collectively, these tools provide a comprehensive framework for the rapid and accurate evaluation of corrosion rates, flow regimes, and other critical parameters essential to ensuring operational safety and equipment integrity.
The Refinery Corrosion Toolbox provides practical tools for managing corrosion in the oil and gas industry, focusing on refining processes and flow dynamics. It includes corrosion and flow calculators to simplify predictions, assessments, and mitigation strategies, supporting effective corrosion management. Users can analyze damage mechanisms specific to refining operations and optimize system performance. With its intuitive interface, the toolbox enhances decision-making and promotes efficient asset protection.
