Evaluation of corrosion performance of LDX 2101 and UNS S32205 in flexible pipeline applications: A comparative study

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dc.contributor.authorGumoshabe, Michael
dc.contributor.authorOpio, Innocent M.
dc.contributor.authorMakanga, Jackson
dc.contributor.authorKule, Saimon
dc.contributor.authorOngom, Douglas
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-03T06:40:07Z
dc.date.available2024-10-03T06:40:07Z
dc.date.issued2024-09-24
dc.description.abstractLean duplex stainless steel (LDSS) has been used in various applications, including flexible pipelines in offshore and other industrial settings. In recent years, LDSS has become the preferred choice over standard duplex stainless steel (DSS) for flexible pipeline applications due to its lower costs, achieved by reducing nickel and molybdenum content, while still providing comparable corrosion resistance and mechanical strength properties to DSS. However, there is still limited reporting on the corrosion effects of reducing these alloys on the behaviour of lean duplex stainless steel in flexible pipelines. This comparative study investigates the corrosion resistance of lean duplex stainless steel, LDX 2101 and duplex stainless steel, UNS S32205 in flexible pipeline applications using linear polarization resistance (LPR). The research focuses on assessing material performance in environments containing CO2 and H2S, commonly found in oil and gas production, by conducting short-term and long-term tests to evaluate pitting and selective corrosion. The samples, LDX 2101 and UNS S32205 were immersed in a 3.5M NaCl solution, and corrosion measurements were performed using the Metrohm Autolab potentiostat. The results indicate that both materials exhibit good corrosion resistance, but there are differences in their performance under specific conditions. While lean duplex stainless steel, LDX 2101, can be used as a substitute for duplex stainless steel UNS S32205, its corrosion resistance and mechanical properties gradually decrease over time due to the reduced nickel and molybdenum content. As a result, it would not be as effective as duplex stainless steel UNS S32205 in withstanding corrosion in aggressive conditions over a prolonged period.
dc.identifier.citationGumoshabe, M., Opio, I. M., Makanga, J., Kule, S., & Ongom, D. (2024). Evaluation of corrosion performance of LDX 2101 and UNS S32205 in flexible pipeline applications: A comparative study. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 26(10), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i101285
dc.identifier.issn2582-2926
dc.identifier.urihttps://dir.muni.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12260/693
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherJournal of Engineering Research and Reports
dc.subjectLean duplex stainless steel (LDX 2101)
dc.subjectDuplex stainless steel (UNS S32205)
dc.subjectCorrosion
dc.subjectFlexible pipeline
dc.subjectNickel
dc.subjectMolybdenum
dc.subjectLinear polarization resistance
dc.titleEvaluation of corrosion performance of LDX 2101 and UNS S32205 in flexible pipeline applications: A comparative study
dc.typeArticle

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