March 1986
International Meeting on Petroleum Engineering
Beijing, China
SPE-14128-MS
Conference Paper
On-Site Testing of Oilfield Waters
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.