Microbiologically Induced Corrosion Observed During Downhole Corrosion Inhibitor Trials

• Published in: NACE International Corrosion Conference Proceedings pp. 1 - 14
• Main Authors: Islam, Moavin, Prakash, Surya, Jarragh, Amer, Abraham, Shibu
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Houston NACE International 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Bacteria; Carbon dioxide; Corrosion; Corrosion inhibitors; Corrosion products; Crude oil; Discount coupons; Gases; Laboratories; Monitoring systems; Stainless steel; Stainless steels; Weight loss measurement; Kuwait

ABSTRACT The environmental conditions during downhole crude oil production can be very corrosive to the tubing string due to the presence of acid gases (such as CO2. During the last two decades many of the production wells have developed high water cuts (in the range of 30 to 50%), and they also hav...