Study on the Corrosion Mechanism of the Gathering and Transportation System in the Jianghan Oilfield
摘要
This study investigates the corrosion status of the gathering and transportation system in the Jianghan Oilfield—the first domestic H₂S-bearing shale gas block—using L245NS and L360NS pipeline steels. By employing the extinct-dilution method, laboratory corrosion experiments, and analyses through SEM, EDS, and XRD, the study elucidates the corrosion mechanism under a harsh environment characterized by moderate H₂S, CO₂, and high microbial content. Results indicate that water samples contained significant populations of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB, 5 × 105 cells/mL), thiogenic bacteria (TGB, 2 × 105 cells/mL), and iron-oxidizing bacteria (FB, 1.3 × 105 cells/mL). Corrosion was driven synergistically by electrochemical processes induced by “CO₂ + H₂S” and microbiologically influenced corrosion. The corrosion products primarily consisted of loose, porous FeCO₃ and FeS, which lost barrier efficacy and intensified localized attacks. The average corrosion rate of L360NS steel was 0.1699 mm/a, slightly lower than that of L245NS (0.1770 mm/a), although both steels underwent severe corrosion. The recommended optimal concentration for adding CT2–19 imidazoline corrosion inhibitor to the Hongxing block is 0.5%. These findings provide technical support for the design and implementation of corrosion control measures in the large-scale development and production of this shale gas block.