Corrosion-resistant alloy products for oil and gas industries by the HIP clad process

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States)

OSTI ID:5165777

Bishop, M

Sour gas wells, which have extremely corrosive environments, are occurring more and more frequently as oil companies are forced to drill deeper wells to find new reserves. This places a premium on tubular goods and wellhead components that can withstand the hydrogen sulfide (H/sub 2/S), brine, and sulphur found in sour gas. The oil industry is currently injecting water or oil-base inhibitors into the bottom of the wells to prevent corrosion of the tubulars and wellhead components. The inhibitor coats the steel, as it flows upward with the oil or gas, protecting it from corrosion. Unfortunately, it is often uneconomical to transport inhibitors to offshore rigs, and high temperature wells can cause the inhibitors to break down and render them useless. Because of these problems, products made from corrosion-resistant alloys are being developed and tested. One of the most important developments in this area is the use of cladding.

• Research Organization: Crucible Compaction Metals Operation, Colt Industries, Oakdale, PA
• OSTI ID: 5165777
• Journal Information: Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States), Vol. 51:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
FIELD PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
CLADDING
CORROSION RESISTANT ALLOYS
NATURAL GAS WELLS
CORROSION PROTECTION
OIL WELLS
CORROSION INHIBITORS
CORROSIVE EFFECTS
ENVIRONMENT
SULFUR CONTENT
ALLOYS
DEPOSITION
EQUIPMENT
SURFACE COATING
WELLS
020300* - Petroleum- Drilling & Production
030300 - Natural Gas- Drilling
Production
& Processing