INTERNAL CORROSION OF PIPELINES dwells upon various factors responsible
for internal corrosion of pipelines, which include corroding gases like
O2, CO2, H2S; different types of bacteria; environmental factors such as
temperature and pressure; aqueous chemistry including salinity, buffer ion
concentration, ionic composition and pH; flow regimes in case of
multiphase flow etc. Mechanisms, causes and effects have been explained in
user-friendly language with apt case studies and examples. Internal
corrosion of pipes in seawater environment is a very specific issue
relevant to coastal, offshore and shipping industry. The options of
corrosion resistant materials and corrosion control have been elaborated
which can vary depending upon requirement of industry, temperature and
flow conditions. Two types of pipeline systems are common to most chemical
process industries, viz. cooling water and firewater. They are essential
for efficient and safe operation of a chemical process plant. The
environmental and flow conditions are different for these lines and unique
corrosion control measures, including specific materials of construction,
for these two categories of lines have been dealt in this book in separate
chapters. A discussion on composite materials has also been included,
which are fast emerging as corrosion resistant materials for several
environments of pipelines. Corrosion control and monitoring go
hand-in-hand and therefore, the aspect of corrosion monitoring and
inspection has also been duly covered in this book. Finally, there is a
chapter on holistic approach to handle corrosion through corrosion
management tools. The chapters have been written by experts in the
respective fields. Certainly, this book will be a treasure for all those
involved with pipelines in variety of environments of various industries.
