Selection of Metallurgy For Water Handling In Oilfield Operations

The proper selection of metallic materials often makes the difference between a successful water injection program and an economic failure. Poor selection can often necessitate early abandonment or may limit the quantity of water injected by causing excessive shut-down time. In some floods, even a temporary stoppage of injection can cause oil to be bypassed in the formation and, if nothing worse, decrease the profit from the operation. For these reasons, much care in the selection of metallurgy throughout the water-handling operation is essential.