Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Smart Corrosion Coupon

Under Development

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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Threats and Integrity Management -- Pipeline Testing, Analysis and Repair

The technology is funded by PHMSA for a “smart” corrosion coupon using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to perform continuous real-time wireless monitoring of corrosion. This combined the advantages of RFID technology and the conventional corrosion coupon to develop a better corrosion management system. The “smart” corrosion coupons can emit signals indicating the corrosion status of the monitored points on demand, by embedding passive RFID tags inside layers of support materials, which act like conventional corrosion coupons.

The “smart” corrosion coupon combines the advantages of RFID technology and the conventional corrosion coupon. Results are expected to benefit the gas by significantly simplifying the current corrosion inspection process and improving the accuracy and effectiveness of resources (human and equipment) available.

Increased Safety - The technology reduces the likelihood of having incidents related to corrosion, therefore boosting the overall safety performance of pipeline systems. This approach will also help to detect potential pipeline threats (corrosion or mechanical damage) so that they can be addressed in more effective integrity management action.

PHMSA, https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/matrix/PrjHome.rdm?prj=505