Corrosion-resistant alloys for hot, deep, sour wells; Properties and experience

Journal Article · Thu Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1991 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/19184-PA· OSTI ID:5767662

Asphahani, A I ^[1]

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1. Haynes International (US)

This paper reports on nickel-based, corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA's) that were subjected to extensive corrosion testing and evaluation for potential use in hot, deep, sour wells. The Ni-Cr-Mo-W system was used in sour-gas wells in south Mississippi, Wyoming, and Mobile Bay. Corrosion data, mechanical properties, and resistance to environmental stress cracking are described for several oil country tubular goods (OCTG). Better understanding of metallurgical factors and of the role of alloying for enhanced resistance to corrosion, along with advances in materials processing, are reviewed in terms of their impact on OCTG product reliability, improved safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• OSTI ID: 5767662
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Production Engineering; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN SPENE; ISSN 0885-9221
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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