Reservoir & Subsurface

SRU meaning in oil and gas

Definition

Sulfate Reduction Unit

SRU means Sulfate Reduction Unit. A unit used on offshore platforms and other locations to treat water (such as sea water) prior to injection into a reservoir for a water flood. The SRU may be a membrane or other unit…

A unit used on offshore platforms and other locations to treat water (such as sea water) prior to injection into a reservoir for a water flood. The SRU may be a membrane or other unit that reduces the sulfate content of the water. By reducing the sulfate content, the probabilities for scale formation problems and reservoir souring are reduced.

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