Inhibition of CaCO/sub 3/ precipitation from brine solutions: a new flow system for high temperature and pressure studies

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/10353-PA· OSTI ID:6469867

Oddo, J E; Katherine, M S; Tomson, M B

The study of calcium carbonate (CaCO/sub 3/) scale inhibition in geopressured energy systems has led to the development of a flow system with high temperature and pressure capability. A high-pressure (performance) liquid chromatograph (HPLC) was modified by the addition of a backpressure valve and by bypassing the HPLC packed column. Solution mixing and temperature are computer-controlled, and CaCO13B precipitation is monitored by in-line pH measurement. Simulated and real brine samples were used to evaluate scale inhibitors, and CaCO/sub 3/ precipitation was related to the saturation index, I/sub s/.

• Research Organization: Rice U.
• OSTI ID: 6469867
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:10; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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