Engineering Standards

Standard

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GAS PIPELINE
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CORROSIVE GAS DEFINITION
FOR GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES

Issue Date

Rev. No.
Date

1.

02/88
2
05/91

SCOPE
This standard defines the characteristics of gas for use in determining when internal corrosion prevention measures
should be instituted in the design, construction and/or operation of gas pipeline facilities.

2.

CODES AND STANDARDS

49 CFR Part 192, 192.475 and 192.477.
Operating Procedure 40.104, Internal Corrosion, Non-Jurisdictional Gathering Facilities.
Operating Procedure 40.105, Internal Corrosion, DOT Jurisdictional Facilities.

3.

DEFINITION
3.1

Gas containing water in liquid phase and at least one of the following components is considered to be
potentially corrosive. A combination of two or more components with water in liquid phase may be
potentially corrosive at lower concentrations. The concentrations above which corrosion will occur will be
higher in dry gas (gas having water vapor below the point of saturation).

3.1.1

H2S concentration greater than 1.0 grain per 100 SCF (16 ppm or 0.0016% by volume).

3.1.2

CO2 concentration greater than 12 psia partial pressure regardless of total pressure at
operating temperatures up to 60F. The limit should be lower at higher operating
temperatures and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
CO2 concentration expressed as mole percent is the partial pressure of CO 2 as a percentage of
total pressure of the gas mixture (e.g., for a gas pipeline at 500 psia, 12 psia/500 psia = 0.024
mole fraction or 2.4 percent).

3.2

4.

3.1.3

O2 concentration greater than 50 ppm.

3.1.4

Aqueous solution containing chlorides in concentrations greater that 500 ppm.

3.1.5

Liquids or materials having a pH less than 6.0.

Produced liquids containing sulfate reducing or acid producing micro biological colonies with culture test
indicating over ten (10) colonies per milliliter are considered to be potentially corrosive.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1

Corrosive gas shall not be transported in DOT jurisdictional pipelines unless the corrosive effect of the gas
has been investigated and measures have been taken to eliminate or minimize internal corrosion.

* Indicates revised paragraph, this Rev. No.

Engineering Standards

Standard

0115
Page

ENRON
GAS PIPELINE
GROUP

2 of 2
CORROSIVE GAS DEFINITION
FOR GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES

Issue Date

Rev. No.
Date

02/88
2
05/91

4.2

When it is determined that corrosive or potentially corrosive gas will exist in new or existing operating
pipelines, the requirements of Operating Procedures 40.104 or 40.105 shall apply.

4.3

When it is determined that corrosive gas will exist in pipelines to be constructed, the provisions for
corrosive or sour gas service contained in Engineering Standards for the components and materials used
in the design will be considered. Typical design measures to eliminate or minimize internal corrosion
follow.
4.3.1

Blending of corrosive gas stream with non-corrosive gas stream.

4.3.2

Corrosion resistant materials and/or internal coating for pipe and piping components. See
Engineering Standards 4701 and 4905 for pipe and piping materials selection and 6600 series
for pipe coating materials.

4.3.3

Pigging facilities and corrosion inhibitor injection. See Engineering Standards 0075 and 0100
for pipeline design philosophy.

4.3.4

Gas treatment to remove water or acid producing components. See Engineering Standard
0050 for treating plant design philosophy.

* Indicates revised paragraph, this Rev. No.