Key issues related to modelling of internal corrosion of oil and gas pipelines - A review

The state-of-the-art in modelling of internal corrosion of oil and gas pipelines made from carbon steel is reviewed. The review covers the effects of: electrochemistry, water chemistry, formation of protective scales and scales, temperature, flow, steel, inhibition, water condensation, glycol/methanol and localized attack. Various mathematical modelling strategies are discussed. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.