Presenters
John M. Nelson, Tuboscope, Inc.
Past field history has proven the effectiveness of internal plastic coatings as a primary tool for the control of corrosion in secondary and tertiary recovery programs. In recent times, new coating materials have been developed that have been found to enhance the previous performance of coatings by providing materials with greater flexibility and impact resistance. This paper discusses the basics of these new materials as they apply to the various corrosion mechanisms found in enhanced oil recovery. In addition, current industry standards for the application of internal plastic coatings is discussed in detail, including recommended field handling procedures.