Corrosion behavior of 2205 duplex stainless steel in acidizing stimulation solution for oil and gas wells at 200°C

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to analyze the high temperature (200°C) corrosion behavior of 2205 duplex stainless steel in acidizing stimulation solution containing hydrochloric acid (HCl) and acetic acid.

Design/methodology/approach

The corrosion rate of 2205 duplex stainless steel in all kinds of acid solutions was calculated through immersion tests and electrochemical test. The corrosion product composition is analyzed by X-ray diffraction analysis. The element composition and element distribution before and after corrosion were analyzed by an X-ray energy spectrometer. The corrosion morphology of the steel surface was observed by a scanning electron microscope. Both static and dynamic corrosion experiments were carried out at 200°C.

Findings

The results show that 2205 duplex stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance in low to high concentration acetic acid solutions, but increasing the concentration of Cl⁻ in acetic acid solution will accelerate the corrosion rate. Low concentration HCl solution can cause serious corrosion to 2205 duplex stainless steel. The system of HCl and acetic acid will produce a synergistic effect on corrosion of 2205 duplex stainless steel and accelerate the corrosion. Sb₂O₃ is a good corrosion inhibitor synergist for high-temperature acidizing stimulation solution.

Originality/value

The amount of HCl that is used in acidizing stimulation is usually determined by the dissolution effect of the acid on the rocks, but for ultra-high-temperature reservoirs, the amount of HCl should be based on reducing the corrosion of oil and gas wells.

Citation

Du, J., Yu, M., Liu, P., Fu, Y., Xiong, G., Liu, J. and Chen, X. (2022), "Corrosion behavior of 2205 duplex stainless steel in acidizing stimulation solution for oil and gas wells at 200°C", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 69 No. 2, pp. 149-159. https://doi.org/10.1108/ACMM-07-2021-2519