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Koya University
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
2023 - 2024
Corrosion
Supervised by in Natural
Mr. Twana Najih Hassan

Prepared by
Gas Plants
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Shahram Muhammad
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Shnya Qasm Aziz
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Objectives
What is Corrosion?
Why corrosion occur in gas plants?
Common Types of corrosion in gas plants
Locations vulnerable to corrosion
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Keeping gas plants safe from corrosion

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What is Corrosion?

Corrosion is the gradual breakdown or deterioration of materials, particularly

metals, due to chemical reactions with their surroundings. It leads to the
weakening, pitting, or rusting of surfaces, often compromising their structural
integrity and functionality.

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Why corrosion occur in gas plants?

• Presence of corrosive liquids (e.g. solvents, agents

etc..).
• Presence of corrosive gases (e.g. H2S and CO2).
• Moisture.
• Presence of hydrogen, high temperature and
pressure.
• Presence of sulfide compounds.
• Presence of Micro-Organisms.
• Lack of inspection.
• Abrasive particles.
• Inhibitor Depletion.
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• Formation of hydrates.
• Etc.
 Common Types of corrosion in gas plants

General Corrosion
Uniform material loss due to exposure to
moisture, acids, sulfur compounds, and other
corrosive elements in the gas. Can occur in
pipes, storage tanks, heat exchangers.

Pitting Corrosion
Localized pits or craters caused by
chlorides, sulfides, or other aggressive
ions in the gas.

Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)

Cracking under tensileAsuda Mariwan
stress and exposure to corrosive
species like hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or chloride ions.
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Hydrogen Embrittlement
Loss of ductility due to hydrogen penetration,
often from corrosion reactions or hydrocarbon
processing.

Galvanic Corrosion
Accelerated corrosion of one metal in
contact with another due to their
differing nobility.

Microbiologically Influenced
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Corrosion influenced by microorganisms thriving in natural
gas environments.
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Erosion Corrosion
Corrosion exacerbated by mechanical erosion,
typically in high-velocity flow areas.

Crevice Corrosion
Localized corrosion in confined spaces
where oxygen is depleted, such as
gaskets or welded joints.

Sour Gas Corrosion

Corrosion caused by the presence
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and carbon dioxide (CO2) in the gas stream, leading to
sulfide stress cracking, acidic corrosion, and carbonate
scale formation on metal surfaces.
Locations vulnerable to corrosion

Elbows

Valves

Bends

Choke Valves and

Control Valves

Gaskets

Clamps
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Flange Faces
Locations vulnerable to corrosion

Dead legs

Low Flow areas

Exposed areas to h2s

Areas exposed to
h2s, co2, chlorides

Heat exchangers

Pipes
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Storage Tanks
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Material Selection
Choosing corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless
steel, duplex stainless steel, nickel alloys, or corrosion-
resistant coatings, for equipment and infrastructure exposed
to corrosive environments.

Protective Coatings
Applying corrosion-resistant coatings or linings to surfaces
exposed to corrosive gases or liquids can provide an
additional barrier against corrosion.

Chemical Inhibitors
Introducing corrosion inhibitors into the gas stream or
process fluids to mitigate corrosion by forming protective
films on metal surfaces or altering the chemical environment
to suppress corrosion reactions.
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Cathodic Protection
Installing cathodic protection systems, such as sacrificial
anodes or impressed current systems, to protect buried
pipelines, tanks, and other underground or submerged metal
structures from corrosion.

Microbiological Control
Implementing measures to control microbial growth and
activity in natural gas systems, such as biocides, disinfection
procedures, and maintenance of cleanliness to prevent
microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).

Monitoring and Inspection

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Regularly monitoring corrosion rates, inspecting equipment for
signs of corrosion damage, and implementing non-destructive
testing techniques to detect corrosion early and prevent failures.
 Question’s?
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