Logical approach yields correct injection water quality. [North sea oil wells]

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5378658

King, P J; Robinson, K

North Sea oil fields need water injection to maintain reservoir pressure. Sea water thus directly injected contains suspended solids of 0.2 to 0.8 mg/l, composed mostly of plankton. To prevent plugging of tubulars, filters of sand, dual media, diatomaceous earth, or cartridge construction may be used. In the end, the nature of the reservoir will determine the degree of filtration needed. Other treatments of the injection water may be called for to minimize corrosion and to inhibit bacterial growth. 6 refs.

• Research Organization: Oil Plus Ltd, Newbury, Berkshire, Engl
• OSTI ID: 5378658
• Journal Information: Pet. Eng. Int.; (United States), Vol. 53:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
NORTH SEA
OIL WELLS
WATERFLOODING
CORROSION
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FILTRATION
PIPES
PLANKTON
WELL STIMULATION
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
FLUID INJECTION
RECOVERY
SEAS
SEPARATION PROCESSES
STIMULATION
SURFACE WATERS
WELLS
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