Corrosion in Geothermal Plants
- Conference
- International Summer School
- Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
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Abstract
Corrosion of equipment employed for handling of the geothermal fluids as well as in production and injection well casings is a serious problem limiting the exploitation of geothermal energy. In this contribution we present the types of corrosion most commonly encountered in geothermal systems along with a review of the fundamentals of corrosion. The causes of corrosion of various metals in contact with the geothermal fluids are presented and the inhibition of corrosion by chemical inhibitors is outlined.
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