Influence of swirl number and incidence angle on erosion-corrosion behavior of API 5L X-52 steel under swirling jets

D. E. Ramírez-Arreola, F. J. Aranda-García, C. Sedano-de la Rosa, M. Vite-Torres, E. A. Gallardo-Hernández, J. G. Godínez-Salcedo

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Abstract

The effect of swirl velocity on erosion-corrosion damage was studied into the context of pipeline elbows and bends transporting slurries, focusing on swirl number and incidence angle. Tests were conducted on API X-52 steel coupons as target material and carried out at 5 m/s and four different swirling numbers 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3. The corrosive slurry consisted of a brine solution with 2 g L−1 of NaCl and suspended aluminum oxide particles. The impinging angles employed were 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°. Corrosion rates were obtained from LPR measurements. Pitting corrosion and corrosion products were characterized by means of SEM/EDS techniques. The experimental results showed that the swirl intensity enhances the pit growing, and the angle of incidence is not a relevant factor on pitting corrosion behavior. The maximum corrosion rate was observed at high swirl intensities, making clear the severity of swirl conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number204518
JournalWear
Volume510-511
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Erosion-corrosion
  • Non-submerged jet
  • Pipeline steel
  • Polarization resistance
  • Swirl intensity

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