The maximum ”freak” energy densities (FED) [Pa] were quantified for disturbed one- and two-phase
flow regimes typically encountered in one- and two-phase (gas-pulsed) submerged jet flow, one-phase
rotating cage and in slug flow regimes. Correlations exist between maximum ”freak” energy densities
and corresponding wall shear stresses [Pa]. The correlation coefficients depend, however, on the nature
of the corrosion system and are influenced e.g. by the presence of functional chemicals. Good
correlations were found between FEDs and corrosion rates exemplified by results of steel corrosion in
uninhibited and inhibited CO2 containing brine.
Key words: flow induced localized corrosion (FILC), jet impingement, gas-pulsed jet, rotated cage, slug
flow, functional chemicals, single-phase flow, two-phase flow, CO2 corrosion, freak energy density
(FED), wall shear stress, correlation coefficients