Paper: CO2 Properties and Handling with Safety Considerations

The increasing use of CO2 in varied oilfield applications generates the need for a thorough knowledge of CO2 properties. These properties are responsible for the way CO2 must be handled in order to use it safely and effectively. The chemical and physical properties will be discussed for CO2 alone and in combination with other liquids and the mixtures subsequent affects on equipment. These characteristics and effects can cause numerous safety problems. Safety procedures to be discussed include logistics, maintaining breathable air quality, and several aspects of metal integrity.