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Corrosion and corrosion inhibition in the petroleum industry
Author(s) -
Foroulis Z. A.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
materials and corrosion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.487
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1521-4176
pISSN - 0947-5117
DOI - 10.1002/maco.19820330302
Subject(s) - corrosion , corrosion prevention , petroleum , petroleum industry , metallurgy , materials science , environmental science , chemistry , environmental engineering , organic chemistry
This lecture reviews some representative types of aqueous corrosion problems encountered in the various facets of the petroleum industry. The fundamental processes underlying these corrosion problems are examined. In addition, commonly used methods for corrosion prevention and control which rely on modification of the corrosive environment or the use of corrosion inhibitors are discussed.