Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive framework for managing Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC) in sour service environments. The methodology integrates advanced non-destructive evaluation techniques, including phased array ultrasonics and full matrix capture technology, with a systematic root cause analysis approach. A comparative assessment established that complete equipment replacement with NACE-compliant alloys and multi-layer protection systems provided superior technical and economic outcomes versus localized remediation. The implementation of this strategy, enhanced by digital fabrication technologies, resulted in significant improvements in asset reliability, operational safety, and service life extension for critical infrastructure operating in wet H2S environments.
Alyaziya et al. (Mon,) studied this question.