Asset Optimization Using Downhole Corrosion Sensor for Electrical Submersible Pumps
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Othon R. Monteiro; Thomas McClain Scott; Ashwin Chandran; Yi Liu; Sven Krueger; Zhengwei Liu
- Source
- Day 4 Thu, November 16, 2017.
- Subject
- Engineering
020401 chemical engineering
Petroleum engineering
business.industry
ComputerSystemsOrganization_SPECIAL-PURPOSEANDAPPLICATION-BASEDSYSTEMS
02 engineering and technology
Asset (economics)
0204 chemical engineering
010502 geochemistry & geophysics
business
01 natural sciences
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Corrosion
- Language
Corrosion and related issues are a major contributor in failures of electrical submersible pumps (ESP). This paper describes the development and preliminary testing of a new downhole corrosion sensor to be integrated into ESPs for providing continuous monitoring. We will describe the development of a downhole sensor, testing and applications of such a sensor. In-situ corrosion monitoring provides valuable and actionable data that enables implementation of mitigation strategies before damages occur and allow for planned servicing. It ultimately allows operators to make informed decisions on corrosion control and ESP maintenance scheduling.