Recommended Practice for Corrosion Management of Pipelines in Oil & Gas Production and Transportation PDF

Preface

This recommended practice (RP) is a compendium of current best practices and state-of-the-art knowledge by major operators, engineering contractors and service companies involved in hydrocarbon production and transportation. It is intended to contribute to continued and trouble-free operation of pipelines. This enables the improved integrity of operations, safety and security of people whilst minimising the adverse impact on the environment and enabling security and business success.

The RP incorporates some minimum operational requirements and practices to ensure that when managing corrosion in pipelines, fundamental principles are followed. It covers management of corrosion for pipelines carrying hydrocarbons, injection water and/or produced water from design to decommissioning. It is structured to follow the logical steps of a basic corrosion management process and makes references to relevant and available international standards and/or recommended practices. This RP is intended for use by personnel from the petroleum industry having knowledge of corrosion and materials.

In the context of this RP, pipeline is defined as a line which carries fluids in upstream hydrocarbon production operations from wellheads or production sites to process sites (including platforms, reception plants, and downstream facilities) and vice versa. It excludes wells, vessels, rotating equipment and process pipeworks.

The recommendations set out in this RP are meant to provide flexibility and must be used in conjunction with competent technical judgements. Nevertheless, it remains the responsibility of the user of the RP to judge its suitability for a particular application or context.

If there is any inconsistency or conflict between any of the recommended practices contained in the RP and the applicable legislative requirement, the legislative requirement shall prevail.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data and recommendations contained in this RP. However EFC, its subcommittees, and individual contributors make no representation, warranty, or guarantee in connection with the publication or the contents of this RP and hereby disclaim liability of responsibility for loss or damage resulting from the use of this RP, or for any violation of any legislative requirements.

Author: Bijan Kermani