How to use NORSOK M-506 Edition 3: 2017 to calculate corrosion rate?
Calculate CO₂ Corrosion Rates with NORSOK M506 Edition 3: 2017
If you need to calculate CO₂ corrosion rates, NORSOK M506 Edition 3: 2017 is an industry-recommended practice for hydrocarbon production and process systems. It’s fitted to much of the same lab data as the De Waard-Milliams model, with additional experimental data at 100°C to 150°C. The Norwegian oil industry has adopted it as a standard, and it’s available on the NORSOK website.
How to Use NORSOK M506 Edition 3: 2017
You need to download the NORSOK M506 Excel file to perform any corrosion calculations. To use NORSOK M-506 Edition 3: 2017, you need to purchase a copy of the standard and download the PDF document. The cost is NOK 712.00 (approximately USD $110.00), and you can purchase it through the Standard Norge website.
Download NORSOK M506 Edition 3: 2017 Model
The NORSOK M-506 Edition 3: 2017 model can be downloaded as an Excel macro file, “NORSOK_M-506r3.xlsm,” from chapter 4 of the PDF document. Once you download the model, open it in Microsoft Excel to begin your corrosion calculations. You will require the following input: Pressure, Temperature, CO₂, Ionic Strength, and Shear Stress.
Limitations of NORSOK M506 Edition 3: 2017
The limitations of NORSOK M-506 Edition 3: 2017 and the file “NORSOK_M-506r3.xlsm” are as follows: Shear stress is a variable that requires precise information to obtain valid results, and its value must be known (or calculated). The NORSOK M506 model is highly sensitive.