In view of the toxic effects of hydrogen sulphide sour gas production systems must be carefully installed and safely operated. Investigation and assessment of greatest possible – although rare-accidents, such as a well blowout or a pipeline rupture, are necessary for the determination of safe distances and selection of appropriate measures for the minimization of potential effects. The calculation methods applied as well as the computer models used and the results obtained are described.

Keywords:
sour gas production system, corrosion management, pipeline rupture, calculation, leak, production chemistry, h2s management, assessment, well blowout, upstream oil & gas
Subjects:
Production Chemistry, Metallurgy and Biology, Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Health, Noise, chemicals, and other workplace hazards, Corrosion inhibition and management (including H2S and CO2)
Copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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