Investigation of materials and corrosion characteristics of steel in crude oil pipelines

Juad, Wisaam A. and Török, Tamás and Lassú, Gábor and ALHAFADHI, Mahmood Hasan and Alhafadhi, Arshed Hasan (2026) Investigation of materials and corrosion characteristics of steel in crude oil pipelines. POLLACK PERIODICA: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, 21 (1). pp. 8-16. ISSN 1788-1994

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Abstract

Transporting oil via pipelines requires extensive networks to deliver resources from fields to facilities. These networks are prone to damage, particularly corrosion, which can disrupt operations and lead to costly repairs, financial losses, and environmental harm. Hydrogen sulfide corrosion is referred to as sour corrosion, whereas carbon dioxide corrosion is called sweet corrosion. Carbonic acid is created when carbon dioxide dissolves in water. When metal is submerged in water, electrochemical corrosion may result. Metal may not be corroded by dry carbon dioxide alone if there is no electrolyte present (water). Understanding the causes of corrosion and pipe leakage is vital for mitigating these risks. This study examines key factors behind pipeline corrosion and leakage in crude oil transportation and proposes strategies to reduce the frequency and impact of such failures. © 2025 The Author(s). Open Access statement. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited, a link to the CC License is provided, and changes – if any – are indicated. (SID_1)

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