Comparative Study on Rheology and Corrosion Inhibition Between Different Natural and Commercial Additives

The following study explained the ability to use natural additives for the inhibition of corrosion. There are a lot of corrosion failures being faced by petroleum companies, and there is a need for corrosion inhibitors which are effective to act to mitigate corrosion. While most inhibitors come with a limited and dedicated purpose which functions to limitedly serve the need of what it is used for, this work encourages the use of natural supplements toward its applicability as a drilling fluid additive. Studies on corrosion inhibition by natural supplements such as Fenugreek Leaves, Basil Seeds, Cumin, Aloe Vera gel, Sodium Polyacrylate, and Bora Rice solutions were performed experimentally on Mild Steel and Carbon Steel rod samples. Improvement in corrosion inhibition by these natural supplements was observed on the Mild Steel and Carbon Steel rod samples. The scope of using these corrosion inhibitors as a drilling fluid additive is supported by a few initial rheological tests for these natural supplements such as Aloe Vera gel, Fenugreek leaves, and Basil Seeds.