Fuzzy modeling to define corrosivity potential in oil pipelines

Abstract

In this work, a Fuzzy logic model was developed using the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox™ of the MATLAB® software, for monitoring the corrosivity potential in oil pipelines whose corrosion mechanism is predominantly by microbiological action. With the use of operational parameters, the model presents itself as an alternative to conventional monitoring methods, allowing to infer the corrosion rate in the pipeline, and therefore, the corrosivity potential. The model was applied to an oil pipeline and its results were compared with conventional monitoring methods. The analysis of the results concluded that the model can be used as a monitoring method for pipelines with those predominant corrosion mechanisms, helping to manage the integrity of oil pipelines.