Corrosion held.
Overview
Controlled metal coupon immersion testing in fresh water and 180,000 ppm TDS brine — SCL 8054 maintained corrosion rates below 1.2 mpy for up to 52 weeks. Untreated coupons degraded within 35.
- Chemistry
- SCL 8054 (corrosion inhibitor)
- Application
- Production chemistry
- Location
- Anonymized
- Headline result
- <1.2 mpy · corrosion rate
The short version
- Problem
- Metal loss in a high-salinity production environment needed corrosion control that would hold over the long term.
- Water conditions
- Tested in fresh tap water and in 180,000 ppm TDS brine.
- Previous approach
- Untreated coupons degraded within 35 weeks.
- Shale Chem approach
- SCL 8054 corrosion inhibitor, evaluated by controlled metal-coupon immersion across both environments.
- Result
- Corrosion rate held below 1.2 mpy for up to 52 continuous weeks.
- Operational value
- Extended equipment life and reduced maintenance in a demanding, high-salinity system.
From the bench
SCL 8054 corrosion inhibitor was evaluated through controlled metal coupon immersion tests in both fresh water and high-salinity brine environments.
Test results
- Corrosion rate, SCL 8054
- < 1.2 mpy
- Performance duration
- Up to 52 weeks
- Coupon SI A (control)
- 1 week immersion
- Coupon SI B (control)
- 1 week immersion
- Coupon SCL 8054
- 52 weeks immersion
- Coupon untreated
- Degraded by 35 weeks
- High-salinity brine tested
- 180,000 ppm TDS
Key bullets
- SCL 8054 utilized to inhibit corrosion
- Corrosion inhibition effects evaluated through metal coupon immersion
- Treatment effective, keeping rates below 1.2 mpy in highly corrosive environments
- First two coupons immersed in fresh tap water for 1 week
- Last two immersed in 180,000 ppm TDS brine for extended periods
- SCL treated coupon corrosion rate: < 1.2 mpy
Long-Term Protection
Proven performance up to 52 weeks.
Low Corrosion Rate
Keeps rate below 1.2 mpy.
Harsh Environment Ready
Effective in high-salinity brine.
Reliable Results
Consistent performance in lab tests.
Frequently asked
- What is SCL 8054?
- SCL 8054 is a high-performance corrosion inhibitor designed to protect metal surfaces in both fresh water and high-salinity brine environments.
- How was SCL 8054 tested?
- It was evaluated using metal coupon immersion tests, comparing treated and untreated samples in different environments over extended periods.
- What were the test results?
- SCL 8054 maintained corrosion rates below 1.2 mpy, even in highly corrosive brine conditions, demonstrating superior long-term protection.
- How does it compare to untreated samples?
- Untreated coupons showed severe degradation within 35 weeks, while SCL 8054 protected metal surfaces effectively for up to 52 weeks.
- Why is SCL 8054 beneficial for industries?
- It extends equipment lifespan, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures reliable performance in demanding operating environments.
