Strategic Petroleum Reserve: An Analysis of Potential Corrosion Problems

摘要

An analysis was made using first principles to ascertain the severity or likelihood of corrosion. Four major system components were identified and considered in detail: Interior Pipeline Corrosion by Brine, Exterior Pipeline Corrosion by Surface Soil Water, Exterior Downhole Casing Corrosion, and Galvanic Corrosion. (ERA citation 04:052567)