Saltwater injection systems can tolerate higher velocities
Journal Article
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· Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)
OSTI ID:5325183
- Conoco Inc., Ponca City, OK (United States)
The API erosional velocity limit is overly conservative for saltwater injection systems constructed from corrosion-resistant material and containing no solids in the water. Under such conditions and providing that pressure drop is not of concern, a flow velocity of 50 fps can be safely used without concern for erosion. The paper discusses the selection of flow velocity, the API criterion, velocity limits, and a calculation example.
- OSTI ID:
- 5325183
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 91:28; ISSN 0030-1388
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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