Investigation of Structure and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Metal in Different Zones of Welded Trunk Pipelines Made of X80 Strength Grade Steel

The development of trunk pipelines network, taking into accont their operation in difficult climatic conditions, leads to the creation and the development of non-destructive testing methods to control the stress-strain state of the pipe itself, as well as welded joints. This work presents the results of studies of the microstructure, as well as the mechanical and magnetic characteristics of the metal cut from different zones of the welded joint of X80 strength class pipe steel.

Regularities of Stress-Corrosion Cracking of Pipe Steel 09G2S at Cathodic Polarization in a Model Soil Environment

Peculiarities of corrosion-mechanical fracture of 09G2S pipe steel samples in the conditions of cathodic protection were investigated. It was established that depending on the level of protective potential, stress-corrosion cracking of pipe steel of a ferrite-pearlite class 09G2S can occur by different mechanisms. The range of protective potentials was determined, at which the anodic dissolution and hydrogen embrittlement occur simultaneously during the fracture of steel, namely from -0.85 V to -1.0 V. The existence of the above mechanisms is confirmed by the change in the strength and viscosity properties of the steel and the morphology of the fractures. For steels of other manufacturing technology and grades, these potential areas may differ.

Peculiarities of Structure and Physical-Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Cr-Mo Pipe Steel Applicative Mainly in a Sour Environment

This paper demonstrates the results of the study of microstructure and physical-mechanical properties of the high-strength economically alloyed Fe-Cr-Mo steel, developed by RosNITI JSC for the production of the oil country tubular goods (OCTG) (casing and tubing). The main requirement for this steel is to provide simultaneous increased strength and resistance to sulfide stress cracking (SSC). It was shown that this problem could be solved by special heat treatment. As a result, the structure of this steel consists of a secondary sorbite with a lower dislocation density. Hardening is provided by dispersion-strengthened V, Nb carbides.

Experimental substantiation of the corrosion rate of pipe steel

Определяющее значение в развитии дефектности металла труб имеет коррозионный фактор, а также деградация механических свойств трубных сталей в процессе эксплуатации трубопроводов. Авторами приведены результаты экспериментальных исследований по оценке скорости коррозии и склонности к трещинообразованию трубных сталей, наиболее распространенных на длительно эксплуатируемых магистральных нефте- и нефтепродуктопроводах. Разработана методика определения количественных показателей коррозионно значимых параметров для обоснования вывода в капитальный ремонт трубопроводов на основе результатов натурных экспериментальных исследований скорости коррозии фрагментов трубной стали при различных условиях поляризации и коррозионной активности грунта. Объект исследования - фрагменты труб (пластины) 50×50×3 мм, изготовленные из стали марок 09Г2С и 17Г1С. Полученные результаты позволили сформулировать рекомендации по уточнению количественных критериев коррозионно значимых факторов для обоснования вывода трубопровода в капитальный ремонт: 1) необходимо учитывать марку трубной стали (установлено, что сталь 17Г1С на 20-30 % более устойчива к коррозии, чем сталь 09Г2С, особенно в части образования локальных повреждений - язв и питтингов); 2) при значениях удельного электрического сопротивления грунта менее 20 Ом⋅м скорость коррозии возрастает примерно на порядок независимо от марки стали и наличия системы электрохимической защиты. This work presents the results of experimental studies on the assessment of the corrosion rate and the cracking tendencies of pipe steels, most common in the main oil and oil product pipelines that have been used for a significant amount of time. A methodology was developed for determining quantitative indicators of corrosion-significant parameters to justify the overhaul of main pipelines based on the results of field experimental studies of the corrosion rate of pipe steel fragments under various conditions of polarization and corrosive activity of the soil. The object of the study is pipe fragments (plates) with the dimensions of 50×50×3 mm, made of steel with the grades 09G2S and 17G1S. The results made it possible to formulate recommendations for refining the quantitative criteria of corrosion-significant factors to justify the overhaul of the pipeline: 1) it is necessary to take into account the pipe steel grade (it was found that 17G1S steel is 20-30 % more resistant to corrosion than 09G2S steel, especially in the formation of local damages - corrosion pits and pittings); 2) at values of specific soil resistance less than 20 Ohm⋅m, corrosion rate increases by about an order, regardless of the steel grade and the usage of an electrochemical protection system.