Corrosion Cost Estimator
🔍 Overview
The Corrosion Cost Estimator plugin is a specialized tool designed to calculate the long-term cost impact of corrosion in pipeline systems. It allows engineers to simulate wall loss over the design life of a pipeline and estimate the associated financial implications based on material, coating, design code, and corrosion control strategy.
Ideal for integrity engineers, asset managers, and planners, this tool enhances decision-making on pipeline material selection, inspection frequency, and investment planning for corrosion mitigation.
📥 Input Parameters
- Pipeline Length (km or miles)
- Pipeline Diameter (inches or mm)
- Wall Thickness (mm or inches)
- Corrosion Rate (mm/year or mil/year)
- Design Life (years)
- Cost per mm Wall Loss per km (USD)
- Inspection Interval (years)
- Material Type (e.g., Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel)
- Coating Type (e.g., None, Fusion Bond Epoxy)
- Applicable Design Code (ASME B31.4, B31.8, ISO 13623)
📊 Calculations Performed
- Projected total wall loss over the pipeline’s lifespan
- Total estimated corrosion cost over design life
- Number of inspections required based on selected interval
- Interpretation of risk based on material, coating, and corrosion rate
- Recommendations aligned with selected pipeline design code
📤 Output
- Total wall thickness loss (mm)
- Cumulative corrosion cost (USD)
- Inspection frequency guidance
- Material and coating strategy summary
- Code-compliant operational recommendations
🛠 Key Features
- Supports multiple unit selections for flexible international use
- Fully responsive interface with dark-themed input/output panels
- Integrated logic for material, coating, and design code selection
- Clear, actionable recommendations to guide mitigation planning
Use this tool to gain actionable insights into the financial and technical implications of corrosion — before it becomes a costly issue.