ECE® – Electronic Corrosion Engineer

Corrosion analysis and materials selection software

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Announcing ECE® 5.9!

Used by

100+

major operators and EPCs globally

Helped design

$Bs

worth of pipeline projects

Optimised for

25+yrs

as the leading corrosion prediction model

ECE features

Corrosion
prediction
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Analyse potential corrosion rates of carbon steel flowlines and tubing with presence of O2, CO2 and H2S.

CRA (corrosion resistant alloy) evaluation
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Select suitable materials by assessing resistance to corrosion considering factors like service conditions, alloy types and long-term cost analysis.

Both ISO 15156-3 sour service and ECE’s own rules are available to assess future conditions.

Lifecycle cost
calculation (LCC)
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Evaluate the lifecycle cost of CRA compared to carbon steel, considering OPEX and CAPEX requirements.

CO2 transport
systems
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Qualitatively assess corrosion by using thermodynamic simulations to predict free water content for dense phase or supercritical CO2 systems.

Monte Carlo
probabilistic modelling
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Gain confidence in predictions and save time with sensitivity studies performed at the design stage or when modelling the variability of field data used in operational studies.

Run multiple simulations with varying parameters for an extensiveanalysis of potential outcomes, resulting in more accurate corrosion predictions.

How it works

Bottom of line, top of line and pitting corrosion rates for carbon steel are modelled in flowline and tubing systems based upon the concentrations of CO2 and H2S, the water chemistry and the flow conditions.

The model considers the potential benefits of protective scales, liquid hydrocarbons, glycol injection and corrosion inhibition.

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ECE® 5.9 – new features available!

We’re excited to introduce the integration of Wood's thermodynamic calculation tool into our ECE suite.

Thermodynamic calculations allow for the assessment of dense-phase CO2 pipelines, providing critical insights into the potential formation of a free water phase in your systems.

Users can accurately predict the phase envelope for specific CO2 compositions and assess the likelihood of aqueous phase formation under various operational conditions in pipelines.

This offers advanced fluid modelling to manage complex compositions including hydrocarbons, CO2 or hydrogen fluids.

New features include:

  • Thermodynamic calculation tool - assess the risk of formation of a free water phase within dense phase CO2 systems
  • Carbon content input for bulk corrosion predictor calculations
  • Erosional velocity C-Factor input for bulk corrosion predictor calculations
  • This tool is essential for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of CO2 transport systems.

    Free webinars

    Corrosion control: predictive power play with Monte Carlo simulation
    Watch now
    Monte Carlo simulation

    How to make more reliable predictions of corrosion rates.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Handle larger parameter spaces: ensure that relevant factors from the vast array of variables are considered
    • Simplify simulation configuration: eliminate the need for manual setup and configuration of multiple simulations by incorporating a workflow for Monte Carlo simulation
    • Optimise post-processing: automate the analysis of simulation results and provide reliable outcomes without the need for extensive manual post-processing
    Corrosion is an
    inside job
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    Corrosion analysis

    How to avoid internal corrosion problems in your pipeline project.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Select the right input parameters and understand the full lifecycle costs of material selection decisions
    • Avoid common mistakes when modelling corrosion and selecting materials
    • Reduce analysis time and increase accuracy by using the latest features of Wood’s Electronic Corrosion Engineer (ECE) software

    Common questions

    Connect with our expert
    Andy Simm
    Specialist Services Technical Manager
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