Inhibitor-injection program showing early promise

Journal Article · Mon May 13 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5366267

Ricca, P M ^[1]

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1. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., Anchorage, AK (US)

This paper reports on the treatment system implemented last year at Trans-Alaska Pipeline's pump stations which employed chemical inhibitors in a large-scale, corrosion-mitigation program. Ultrasonic inspection in 1988 revealed internal corrosion predominantly in low-velocity piping. There, emulsified water had precipitated out of the crude oil and supported microbial corrosion. TAPS developed a systems of manual batch treatment to treat the numerous dead legs in the pump-station facilities along with procedures for monitoring inhibitor effectiveness.

• OSTI ID: 5366267
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 89:19; ISSN 0030-1388; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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