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High-performance oil well casing is designed to withstand the extreme conditions found in oil and gas exploration and production. This specialized casing ensures the integrity and safety of the wellbore, providing a critical barrier against the high pressures, temperatures, and corrosive environments typically encountered in oil wells.
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Casing is a large-diameter pipe crucial for stabilizing oil or natural gas well walls or boreholes. Inserted into the wellbore and fixed with cement, casing prevents the separation of the rock formation and the wellbore from collapsing, ensuring the circulation of drilling mud for efficient drilling and production.
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OCTG drill pipes are indispensable tools in oil extraction, subjected to complex conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, and strong drilling and rotational forces. Therefore, the quality and safety of these pipes are crucial to the stability and safety of extraction operations. This article will discuss the necessity and methods of nondestructive testing (NDT) for OCTG drill pipes.
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API 5CT is a standard that specifies the technical delivery conditions for steel pipes used in oil and gas wells, including casing, tubing, and other related products. The H40 grade refers to a specific grade of steel used in manufacturing casing, with "H" indicating a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi. Yield strength is a crucial mechanical property that signifies the maximum stress the material can endure before undergoing permanent deformation.
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OCTG casing strength refers to the ability of the casing material to resist damage from external forces. In petroleum engineering, OCTG casing is crucial for withstanding underground pressure, preventing wellbore collapse, and isolating formations, among other functions. Its strength is vital for the stability and safe operation of the wellbore.
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Here's an overview of the API casing pipe grades.
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This article will briefly introduce perforated and slotted casing and tubing.
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The API standard, short for the American Petroleum Institute, is one of the key production standards for oil pipeline steel pipes.Here's an overview of casing and tubing grading in API 5CT.
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OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) casing and tubing are widely used in the steel industry. However, these materials often face the issue of decarburization. To prevent decarburization in OCTG casing and tubing, two primary methods can be employed.
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API oil casing is a steel pipe used to support the walls of oil and gas wells, ensuring the proper operation of the well during drilling and after completion. This article will briefly introduce APl oil casing hydrostatic pressure test.
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The production process of welded steel pipes involves forming steel sheets or strips into the desired cross-sectional shape using straight press rolls or helical methods, and then welding them together using heat, pressure, or other methods. As a result, defects in welded steel pipes can be categorized into two main types: base material defects and weld defects.
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This article will briefly introduce ERW oil casing application and market analysis.
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This article will briefly introduce the detection methods for industrial oil casing.
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Batch number and heat number are essential identifiers in seamless steel pipe production.This article will talk about difference between seamless steel pipe heat number and batch number.
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Large-diameter 3PE anti-corrosion steel pipes are renowned for their robust anti-corrosion properties and are extensively utilized in a variety of projects. This article delves into the details of large-diameter 3PE anti-corrosion steel pipes.
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Large-diameter straight seam submerged arc welded (LSAW) pipes are widely favored for major oil and gas pipeline projects globally due to their thick walls, high-quality materials, and stable processing. The weld seams and heat-affected zones of these pipes are particularly prone to various defects. This article outlines key welding quality control measures for LSAW pipes to mitigate these issues.
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The heat treatment process is crucial in enhancing the mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and microstructure of stainless steel pipes, making it an essential step in both their manufacturing and application. The type of stainless steel dictates the appropriate heat treatment procedures. Here are some common heat treatment processes for various stainless steel pipes.
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Q345B steel pipe is a common structural steel pipe, and its mechanical property index is one of the important standards to evaluate its quality. This article will introduce the mechanical property index of Q345B seamless steel pipe, including tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and impact toughness.
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Full range of line pipes of superior quality, including those of high strength, high toughness, homogeneous material and corrosion resistance, for various services such as onshore, offshore, shallow water and deep water, non-sour and sour services.
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ASTM A335 specification covers seamless ferritic alloy-steel pipe for high-temperature service. The pipe shall be suitable for bending, flanging, and similar forming operations, and for fusion welding. Grade P2 and P12 steel pipes shall be made by coarse-grain melting practice. The steel material shall conform to chemical composition, tensile property, and hardness requirements. Each length of pipe shall be subjected to the hydrostatic test. Also, each pipe shall be examined by a non-destructive examination method in accordance to the required practices. The range of pipe sizes that may be examined by each method shall be subjected to the limitations in the scope of the respective practices. The different mechanical test requirements for pipes, namely, transverse or longitudinal tension test, flattening test, and hardness or bend test are presented.
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