Question

Which of the following impurities is often present in oil and gas wells?

(a) Saline water

(b) Sulfides

(c) Saline water, sulfides and organic impurities such as ammonia

(d) Organic impurities such as ammonia

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This intriguing question originated from Environments in division Other Environments of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Saline water, sulfides and organic impurities such as ammonia

The best I can explain: Oil and gas fields consumes a tremendous amount of iron and steel pipe, tubing, casings, pumps, and valves. Saline water, sulfides, and organic impurities such as ammonia are the impurities that are usually present in oil and gas fields.