The correct on-site testing of oilfield waters is important for minimising waterflood operating costs and maximising oil recovery. Recent advances in test methods involving core studies, corrosion inhibition and biocides are discussed, in addition to observations on the limitations of certain conventional on-site analytical techniques.

Keywords:
particle, bacteria, water quality, on-site testing, operation, scale inhibitor, enhanced recovery, injection water, waterflooding, inhibitor
Subjects:
Production Chemistry, Metallurgy and Biology, Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Improved and Enhanced Recovery, Materials and corrosion, Waterflooding, Well Integrity, Subsurface corrosion (tubing, casing, completion equipment, conductor)
Copyright 1986, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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