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Engineering Application of Hardbanding Technology in the Petroleum Industry

  • 0Mechanical Engineering Department, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, 100680 Ploiesti, Romania.
Materials (basel, Switzerland) +

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January 8, 2025

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January 8, 2025

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Summary

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This study validates a hardbanding technology to recondition drill pipe tool joints, enhancing durability and reducing failures. This process improves the longevity of drill strings, minimizing risks in oil and gas exploration.

Area Of Science

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Welding Technology

Background

  • The petroleum industry relies on robust drill strings for wellbore construction.
  • Drill string wear and failure pose significant safety, environmental, and financial risks.
  • Reconditioning technologies are crucial for extending the service life of drilling equipment.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To establish and validate a hardbanding technology for reconditioning worn NC50 tool joints.
  • To enhance the durability and reliability of drill pipes.
  • To provide a repeatable, high-quality reconditioning process for the oilfield industry.

Main Methods

  • Hardbanding application using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process.
  • Utilized two distinct wear-resistant welding wires: ARNCO 100XT and FLUXOFIL M58.
  • Evaluated hardbanding quality through macroscopic analysis, metallographic studies, and hardness measurements.

Main Results

  • The developed equipment enabled high-quality hardbanding layer application.
  • Macroscopic and metallographic analyses confirmed the excellent condition of the hardbanded layers.
  • Hardness measurements indicated successful wear-resistant properties.

Conclusions

  • The study successfully validated a hardbanding process for NC50 tool joints.
  • A detailed Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) was created, ensuring process repeatability and quality.
  • The validated hardbanding technology offers a cost-effective solution to minimize drill-string failures and associated risks.

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