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MultiStressUniverse
Detailedknowledgeof useenvironmentis criticaltomaterials selection Multiple stressorsacting simultaneously Synergisticdegradation mechanisms Sequentialtesting is notsufficient todeterminematerial properties
Notional Projects
Examplesofenvironmentson severaltypicalconnector applications Drymatelowvoltagesignal connector
Wellcontrolledchemical environment Lowstressonmaterialsoverall
Notional Projects
Otherchallengingapplications clockwisefromtopleft
CaissonESPfeedthroughdueto chemicalenvironment Subseaelectricalsubstationconnector duetohighvoltage Hotrockdownhole geothermal penetratorduetothermomechanical environment
Nosinglematerialcansatisfyall environments
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Materials Selection
Identifykeyperformance requirements&properties thatgovernperformance Definedesignspace (satisfyableoperating conditionsforbestsuited materials) Rankmaterialsclasses& individualmaterialsbased onkeyproperties Needtobebasedon predictedEndofLife Performance
Generate prediction laws Study degradation Determine the degradation mechanisms based on material property data and postmortem specimen analysis Use material property data and environment data to generate aging prediction laws
EffectsofAging
As received
EffectofCombinedStress
As received Air / 150C / 0 kpsig Water / 23C / 0 kpsig Water / 23C / 15 kpsig Water / 150C / 15 kpsig DMA Tensile Test
Catastrophic failure of thermoplast due to combined stresses. Same material passes all single stress tests typically required during product qualification testing.
TG ~ 240C
HP/HT Water
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EffectofCombinedStress
As received TG ~ 145C
Chemical environment can cause more severe As received degradation when compared to Water / 120C / 15 kpsig testing in water at otherwise Water / 150C / 15 kpsig identical temperature and pressure Water / 23C / 15 kpsig
CaCl2 / 124C / 1 kpsig MEG / 124C / 1 kpsig Water / 150C / 20 kpsig 1 week at 150C / 20 kpsig TG ~ 130C
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Post-Exposure Analysis
ElectricalProperties DCVolumeResistivity(ASTMD257) ACPermittivityandDissipationFactor (ASTMD150):50Hz 2GHz DielectricStrength(ASTMD149):60Hz PhysicalProperties(25C 300C) SpecificHeat(cp) CoefficientofThermalExpansion WaterAbsorption Polymerconfigurationchanges(FTIR) GlassTransitionTemperature(Tg) ThermalConductivity Density Swelling RapidGasDecompression MechanicalProperties Youngsmodulus,TensileStrength,Yield Strength Dynamicshearmodulus(25C 300C) Hardness,Toughness
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5Smallvesselsforexposure tootherenvironments
Pressureupto5ksi (345bar) Temperatureupto300C ProcessandPumpfluids Corrosivesystems Hydraulicfluids Rapidgasdecompression
CurrentStatus
SourgasagingandRGD facilityin2012
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DataRetrievalasEngineering Tool
MaterialsSelectionandReliability
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DielectricStrengthvs. CompressiveStrength
BN Al2O3 Si3N4 AlN PEEK Best material is Al2O3 for high strength at elevated temperature
PEEK at 80C Alumina (Bulk) Dielectric Strength 11 MV/m (250 V/mil) 15 ksi @ 80C Compressive Strength 22.5 ksi @ 23C
G2 Distribution Hub
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DielectricStrengthvs.Electrical Resistivity
BN Al2O3 Si3N4 AlN PEEK Best material is PEEK for its high dielectric strength and electrical resistance
PEEK at 23C
Dielectric Strength 15 MV/m (400 V/mil) Alumina (Bulk) Resistivity 1014 cm Electrical Resistivity [ cm]
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New product development: High Temperature, High Pressure Ceramic Pin
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Summary
Theproprietarymaterial propertiesdatabasebyTeledyne Oil&Gasincorporates degradationmechanism identification foraccelerated agingtestingandanalysis. Theresultingmaterialsselection andlifepredictiontoolsreduces theproductrisk offuturesubsea powerproducts andsimultaneouslyreduces theirdevelopmenttime and expense. Providinguniquebenefittothe endcustomer.
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