A Review of Corrosion Types, Management Strategies and its Consequences in Oil and Gas as Well as Construction Sectors in Nigeria

Authors: Apeh, S.E., Kuye, S.I., Ogwu, E.A. And Martins, B.

DOI Info: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12599422

ABSTRACT

Corrosion which is commonly referred to as rusting of metals and metallic alloys is generally known as the deterioration or breakdown of a substance as a result of its involvement with the surrounding environment. Corrosion has existed for as long as metals and metal alloys have been, it still constitutes a major concern for metallurgical engineers since it is typically understood to be the loss of a metal due to the action of corrosive substances. Though it might not be possible to completely eliminate corrosion being a natural process, it can be controlled in a way that increases the service-life of constructions and other structures by reducing the rate of corrosion. It is of the utmost importance for one to comprehend the various forms of corrosion in order to implement the corrosion control management strategy that is most appropriate for that specific type of corrosion so as to manage and control the corrosion rate in any given material within a specific environment. Hence, various types of corrosion have been reviewed and the management strategies discussed in this work. The construction sector and oil and gas sector were studied as case studies and recommendations were proposed in the conclusion.

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