Factors contributing to the ability of acrolein to scavenge corrosive hydrogen sulfide

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · SPEJ, Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11749-PA· OSTI ID:6008924

Kissel, C L; Brady, J L; Gottry, N; Meshishnek, M J; Preus, M W

Acrolein can function under a variety of conditions as an effective hydrogen sulfide scavenger in oilfield waterflood systems. The scavenging ability is maximized in waters having a pH range of 6 through 8, a total dissolved solids level below 1%, and temperatures less than 149/sup 0/F (65/sup 0/C). At least 4 ppm acrolein is necessary to achieve sufficient reaction of each original 1 ppm hydrogen sulfide. This reaction requires about 2 to 20 minutes, depending on the nature of the system. Although sand, garnet, or diatomaceous earth filters do not affect the scavenging ability of acrolein, charcoal filters, large tanks, long pipelines, high-temperature Wemcos, and reboilers can produce diminished effects. Further diminished effects also can be produced when incompatible chemicals are used concurrently with acrolein. Some application techniques that can lessen or eliminate these adverse conditions are presented.

• Research Organization: Magna Corp.
• OSTI ID: 6008924
• Journal Information: SPEJ, Soc. Pet. Eng. J.; (United States), Vol. 25:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
ACROLEIN
EFFICIENCY
HYDROGEN SULFIDES
REMOVAL
SCAVENGING
OIL WELLS
CORROSION PROTECTION
WATERFLOODING
RESERVOIR FLUIDS
DESULFURIZATION
BOILERS
CHARCOAL
CORROSION INHIBITORS
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
FILTERS
PIPELINES
SANDSTONES
TANKS
ADSORBENTS
ALDEHYDES
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONTAINERS
FLUID INJECTION
FLUIDS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ROCKS
SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
SULFIDES
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
WELLS
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