Prediksi Laju Erosi Baja API 5L pada Pipa Siku Minyak dan Gas Menggunakan Komputasi Fluida

A large amount of oil and gas production needs to be followed by optimal pipeline maintenance. Most cases pipe leaks are sudden in nature that able cause losses over a long period time. The consisting sand particles increase erosion rate, especially at the elbows. Cases prevented through routine inspections based on accurate rate predictions. This study aims predict elbow piping systems using computational fluid simulations. material used is API 5L x60 x70 steel. simulation environment arranged such way as reality field. Methane containing with hardness 1100 HV applied this simulation. results prove there relationship between hardness, impact angle. Keywords: Erosion Rate Predictions, Elbow Pipe, Hardness Pipe