This paper looks at the role of internal corrosion predictive modeling (ICPM) as a critical
element in the assessment of the condition of a petroleum pipeline. ICPM can be applied in
accordance with NACE International ICDA (internal corrosion direct assessment) Standard
Practices currently published or in development. The modeling allows for snapshots in time
to assess the past and current corrosive degradation to which a petroleum pipeline has been
exposed over discrete time intervals. This paper will discuss and identify some key projects
which have validated the model as a premiere fluid hydrodynamic and mass transfer-based
protocol capable of handing 2 and/or 3 phase sweet or sour oil and gas production
operations.