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Developments in high performance environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors for the oilfield

Conference ·
OSTI ID:696996
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  1. Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals Ltd., Southampton (United Kingdom)
In recent years the oil production industry has recognized the need to minimize the environmental impact of production chemicals that are used offshore. In response to this need several novel classes of corrosion inhibitor chemistry have been developed that demonstrate more environmentally friendly toxicity profiles. The approach has been to screen potential intermediates derived from a large synthetic program for both corrosion performance and toxicity to marine organisms using industry standard protocols. The resultant products show not only improved performance over conventional chemistry, but are less toxic, more easily biodegraded, and are less likely to bioaccumulate.
OSTI ID:
696996
Report Number(s):
CONF-990401--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English