Selection and installation of CRA-clad flowlines in the Madden Deep Unit
- Metallurgical Consultants Inc., Denver, CO (United States)
- Louisiana Land and Exploration Co., Denver, CO (United States)
This paper describes the selection and installation of corrosion-resistant-alloy (CRA)-clad flowlines and solid Alloy 625 piping well-head tie-ins for hookup of wells in the Madden Deep Unit of Wyoming. The highly corrosive nature of the gas, coupled with the anticipated production of elemental sulfur and the close proximity to populated areas, dictated the use of these specialty materials. The special fabrication and installation requirements for CRA-clad flowlines, including some of the difficulties, are presented. The completion and production of high-pressure, high-temperature gas wells in the Madden Deep Unit of Wyoming has required the extensive use of CRA`s downhole because of the extremely corrosive conditions anticipated from the high H{sub 2}S and CO{sub 2} content of the gas.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 533005
- Journal Information:
- SPE Production and Facilities, Vol. 12, Issue 2; Other Information: DN: Paper presented at the 1995 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, TX (US), October 22-25, 1995; PBD: May 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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