Can pipeline integrity become 'greener' through more effective chemical use

石油管道易受腐蚀，这可能导致泄漏，从而造成环境破坏。在向可再生能源过渡的过程中，石油和天然气可以发挥临时作用，但基础设施支出的减少意味着现有系统需要比原计划更长的时间。已经制定了防止管道泄漏的程序，包括使用腐蚀抑制化学品，尽管这些化学品本身往往对环境有害。此外，这些化学品通常以单一浓度给药，这没有考虑到生产系统的动态特性，并且通常无法成功监控。我们有一种独特的专利产品，最初受到即时诊断测试的启发，有助于管理这些化学品。最近完成了一个研发项目，以自动化数据处理和数字化这些测试的输出，这意味着它可以由管道所有者自己使用。销售已经开始，主要是在欧洲，我们现在寻求将这种创新产品的使用扩展到其他地区，即美国，尼日利亚和马来西亚。所有这些地区都有老化但关键的管道，这些管道都受到化学品的保护。这个项目将使我们能够与当地已经确定的公司合作，进行市场研究并与潜在客户合作。配备新的信息输出将是：建立每个地区腐蚀挑战的数据库;磨练我们的营销信息，说服企业“绿色”其管道，以防止石油泄漏和环境破坏;并在当地与热情的腐蚀出口商建立关系，有一天可能演变成分销关系。

Oil pipelines are susceptible to corrosion, this can lead to leaks which cause environmental damage.In the transition to renewables, oil and gas have an interim role to play, but reductions in infrastructure spending means existing systems need to last longer than originally planned. Procedures are in place to prevent leaks in pipelines, including using corrosion inhibiting chemicals, although these chemicals are often themselves environmentally hazardous. Furthermore, these chemicals are often dosed at a single concentration, which takes no account of the dynamic nature of production systems and are often not monitored successfully.We have a unique, patented product, originally inspired by point-of-care diagnostic testing, which helps with the management of these chemicals. An R&D project has recently been completed to automate the data processing and digitise the output of these tests, meaning it can be used by pipeline owners themselves. Sales have begun, predominately in Europe, and we now seek to expand the use of this innovative product to other territories, namely USA, Nigeria and Malaysia. All these areas have aging, but critical pipelines which are protected with chemicals.This project would allow us to work with already identified companies on the ground, to undertake market research and engage with potential customers. Armed with new information outputs will be: the building of a database of corrosion challenges in each territory; a honing of our marketing message to persuade businesses to 'green' their pipelines to prevent oil leaks and environmental damage; and engage with enthusiastic corrosion exports on the ground in relationships that one day may evolve into distributorships.