A Case Study Approach to a Comprehensive Corrosion Management Framework for the West African Oil and Gas Industry.
Rationale for Project Work
A more complete solution is needed for the enormous problem of corroded and leaky pipes in the West African oil and gas industry than only reactive maintenance and composite repair techniques. It is essential to take into account both technical and non-engineering integrity measures in a thorough corrosion management approach to handle this issue.
Aim:
With a focus on minimising the detrimental effects of corrosion and enhancing long-term viability and cost-effectiveness, the objective of this thesis is to develop and implement a comprehensive corrosion management framework for ageing piping systems and pipelines in the West African oil and gas industry.
Objectives
1. To examine the current corrosion management practices in the West African oil and gas industry, including the use of technical and non-engineering measures.
2. To identify the root causes of corrosion in pipes and their impact on the industry.
3. To develop a comprehensive corrosion management framework incorporating both technical and non-engineering measures.
4. To implement the framework in a case study in West Africa and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the negative impact of corrosion and improving the long-term viability and cost-effectiveness of the industry.
5. To provide recommendations for the ongoing improvement of the corrosion management framework and its potential application as a framework for other companies in the region.
Methodology
1. Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature on corrosion management practices in the oil and gas industry, including technical and non-engineering integrity measures, to identify the current state of the art and best practices.
2. Data Collection: Collect data from relevant sources, including oil and gas companies in West Africa, industry reports, government regulations and standards, and academic research. This data will be used to support the analysis and development of the comprehensive corrosion management framework. The data collected will be analysed using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including statistical analysis, content analysis, and thematic analysis. The data analysis will help to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in the data, providing insights into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry in managing corrosion in pipes and the potential impact of the comprehensive framework.
3. Case Study Analysis: Conduct a case study analysis of a selected oil and gas company in West Africa to examine the current corrosion management practices in place and identify the root causes of corrosion in pipes.
4. Framework Development: Based on the literature review and case study analysis, develop a comprehensive corrosion management framework incorporating both technical and non-engineering integrity measures.
5. Framework Implementation: Implement the developed framework in the selected case study company and monitor its effectiveness over a specified period of time.
6. Data Analysis: Analyze the data collected during the implementation phase to evaluate the effectiveness of the framework in reducing the negative impact of corrosion and improving the long-term viability and cost-effectiveness of the industry.
7. Recommendations: Based on the results of the analysis, provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of the comprehensive corrosion management framework and its potential application as a framework for other companies in the region.
