What is it about?
This study investigates the corrosion behavior of carbon-manganese (C-Mn) steel in a CO₂-rich environment using a Rotating Cage (RC) setup and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The RC method, as specified in ASTM G184-06, was utilized to accelerate corrosion under controlled conditions, while CFD was employed to simulate flow behavior and calculate wall shear stress. Simulations were conducted for two rotation speeds (230 and 460 rpm) using different turbulence models, and results were validated through Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV). Among the models tested, the Spalart–Allmaras turbulence model most accurately matched the experimental flow data, offering improved insight into flow dynamics during corrosion processes.
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Why is it important?
In its contribution to understanding and predicting corrosion behavior in CO₂ environments, which is critical for industries such as oil and gas, where steel components are often exposed to these conditions, the study enhances the accuracy of corrosion rate predictions and flow analysis by combining experimental methods with advanced CFD simulations. Identifying the most suitable turbulence model (Spalart–Allmaras) also improves the reliability of future simulations. This integrated approach can lead to better material selection, safer designs, and reduced maintenance costs in systems vulnerable to CO₂-induced corrosion.
Perspectives
It helps industries like oil and gas better understand how steel corrodes in environments rich in CO₂, which can cause serious damage over time. By combining laboratory experiments with computer simulations, the study provides a clearer understanding of how corrosion occurs and how fluid flow influences it. It also identifies the most accurate model for simulating this process, making future predictions more reliable. These insights can lead to safer infrastructure, smarter material choices, and reduced maintenance costs in systems where corrosion is a constant threat.
Professor Rosenberg J Romero
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos
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This page is a summary of: Using CFD and PIV to investigate rotating cage-related hydrodynamics for CO2 corrosion studies analyzing 2-, 4- and 8-coupons setups, Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, November 2019, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/acmm-09-2017-1836.
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