In general, the materials used in oil and gas facilities are classified into 3 basic groups: metals, ceramics, and polymers. This scheme is primarily based on the chemical makeup and atomic structure. However, metallic materials are the most widely used group. Metal for example, carbon steel, Alloy (stainless steel etc), aluminum, copper, titanium, and nickel. Atoms in metals and alloys are arranged in a very regular and relatively dense manner. With regard to mechanical characteristics, these materials are relatively stiff and strong, but ductile (ie, capable of large deformations without fracture), and are resistant to fracture. Material properties of[…]
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what is the best material used in oil and gas facility
do we need the best material at any cost? In the oil and gas industry from upstream to downstream using various types of metal materials. This material is used for operating temperature – 40 oC to 1,000 oC. How do we choose the best materials for oil and gas facilities? Facility engineers are often confronted with conditions to choose the best type of material. In general, there are 3 main criteria that are often used. 1. best material for possible operating conditions. These operating conditions will largely determine the required material properties. For example, we will use pressure vessel on[…]
Read moreoil and gas facilities pipeline material – API 5L PSL1
what is oil and gas facilities pipeline material? PSL 1 and PSL 2 oil and gas facilities pipeline material most used is carbon steel. The API – American Petroleum Institute makes a standard named Specification for Line Pipe – API 5L. Carbon steels are widely used in the oil and gas industry despite their corrosion resistance is limited. These materials are preferred to others because of economic considerations. The API 5L pipe steel is a low carbon steel, which is used for the fabrication of transmission pipelines. in general, there are 2 PSL ( product specification level ) ie PSL[…]
Read moreCMMS (asset management software) best practice for Scheduling in Oil and Gas Company
What is the CMMS best practice for scheduling? many people asking about CMMS best practice for scheduling in Oil and Gas Company.what are the difference between planning and scheduling? Planning is a set of Planner activities to prepare a job that will be conducted by a crew in a certain location. For example, a mechanic crew will conduct a boiler feed water pump overhaul in a Power Plant. In a planning phase, a planner will conduct some activities such as job assessment. is a boiler feed water pump overhaul need spare part? what are the spare parts? how many the[…]
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