Reference value developed for mechanical integrity of storage caverns
- Kavernen Bau- and Betriebs-GmbH, Hannover (Germany)
A reference value to verify the mechanical integrity of salt-cavern wells used in hydrocarbon storage has been developed. Salt caverns play important roles in large-scale storage of hydrocarbon gases and liquids. Required for safe and economical operation of these storage caverns is verification of the external mechanical integrity of the access (injection and withdrawal) wells. This study had the following goals: Provision of an overview of current practice; and Development of a reference for external well mechanical-integrity testing with respect to performance, data evaluation, and assessment. The storage cavern operators expected to gain the following: Comparability between method and assessments; Aid in influencing the movement towards standardization by regulators; and A firm technical base for use in litigation between the operator and other parties.
- OSTI ID:
- 428204
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal, Vol. 94, Issue 44; Other Information: PBD: 28 Oct 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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