Silicon Nitride and Zirconia for Oil and Gas Operations
In recent years, oil and gas suppliers have faced increasing challenges, and all choices for durable and reliable materials are never-ending. Customers within these industries are looking for greater durability and more reliable options to replace traditional materials.
Innovacera offers a range of silicon nitride and zirconia materials that provide excellent corrosion, wear, and thermal resistant characteristics enabling them to survive the most arduous environments, showcasing their ability to withstand the harshest conditions encountered during exploration, drilling, production, and refining processes.
Our silicon nitride features:
·Excellent fracture toughness
·Very high thermal shock resistance
·Low coefficient of thermal expansion
·Extremely high hardness & wear resistance
·Excellent corrosion resistance in acids and alkaline
·High Strength at ambient & high temperatures up to 1300˚C
Our zirconia features:
·Excellent resistance to cavitation
·Corrosion and abrasion wear resistance
·High mechanical strength and fracture toughness
·Chemical wear resistance to the vast majority of reagents and abrasive slurries
Applications in Oil and Gas Operations:
1.Use in heat exchangers and thermal management
In heat exchangers, silicon nitride and zirconia tubes provide a reliable means of maintaining efficient heat transfer while resisting corrosion and high temperatures. Their thermal stability ensures the consistent performance of heat exchange processes.
2.As a Liners for drilling tools
Silicon nitride and zirconia tubes as a crucial role as liners in drilling tools. With the ability to withstand abrasive conditions and chemical exposure during drilling operations, these tubes contribute to the durability and longevity of drilling equipment.
3.As a protective sleeve for sensors and probes
Silicon nitride and zirconia tubes act as protective sleeves for sensors and probes used in various oil and gas applications. Shielding sensitive equipment from harsh conditions, they enables accurate data collection and measurement.
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