Corrosion Resistant Alloys for Oil & Gas Production

Abstract:
The proper selection of corrosion resistant alloys for OCTG and completion equipment is critical for the successful development of oil and gas fields. While it is essential to mitigate the risk of a failure, it is desirable to arrive at the most cost effective solution. This presentation will review the primary forms of corrosion and environmental cracking in oil & gas production, the metallurgical solutions and selection of alloys commonly used for these applications. An overview of the stainless steels and nickel based alloys available as bar and tubing for OCTG and completion equipment will be provided.


Biography:
Paul Maxwell has over 30 years of experience in the specialty metals industry. Prior to joining CRA, Paul held various technical and manufacturing positions at Carpenter Technology, ATI Allvac and ThyssenKrupp VDM. Paul holds a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from Lehigh University and an M.S. in Metallurgy from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a member of the NACE MR0175/ISO 15156: Oversight of Maintenance Panel, API TR8 HPHT Materials Group and past chairman of the API workgroup which developed Standard 6CRA, Aged Hardened Nickel-Based Alloys for Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Equipment.