A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY UNVEILING THE CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN MANAGING OIL PIPELINE CORROSION IN NIGERIA

Subject Area: CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING

The growing prevalence of pipeline failures has given rise to significant economic, social, and environmental consequences, necessitating urgent intervention. The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive study unveiling the challenges and solutions in managing oil pipeline corrosion in Nigeria. From the literature review on enhancing pipeline corrosion detection, a crucial gap persists in comprehensively identifying the challenges, root causes, and viable solutions, particularly within the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This paper addresses this gap by providing a thorough exploration of the challenges associated with pipeline corrosion, delving into the underlying causes, and proposing AI-driven solutions. Furthermore, the paper offers a forward-looking perspective on the future application of AI in managing pipeline corrosion. Recommendations stemming from this analysis propose innovative approaches for the effective integration of AI in corrosion management strategies for pipelines.