Offshore Water Injection System: Problems and Solutions

Abstract

Offshore pressure maintenance programs involve handling large quantities of seawater in predominantly carbon steel systems. Problems such as effect of the seawater on the formation, corrosion, and deterioration of materials of construction caused by seawater, scaling, oxygen corrosion, and bacteria must be solved. This article addresses problems encountered in the North Sea in operating a seawater injection system and presents solutions to these problems.