Question

How the corrosion characteristics of a well can be determined?

(a) Inspection of surface equipment

(b) Analysis of carbon dioxide and organic acid

(c) Tubing-caliper surveys

(d) Inspection of surface equipment, analysis of carbon dioxide, organic acid and tubing-caliper surveys

This question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Environments in division Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Inspection of surface equipment, analysis of carbon dioxide, organic acid and tubing-caliper surveys

For explanation: Corrosion characteristics of a well is determined by

i. Inspection of surface equipment

ii. Analysis of carbon dioxide and organic acid

iii. Coupon exposure tests

iv. Tubing-caliper surveys.