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Alumina-based ceramic coatings obtained by the SHS process for high temperature corrosion and wear protection of steel tubulars.

Authors :
Medvedovski, Eugene
Mendoza, Gerardo Leal
Source :
Ceramics International. Oct2024:Part B, Vol. 50 Issue 19, p36666-36690. 25p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Ceramic coatings have much potential for steel tubulars' protection against high temperature corrosion of gases and liquids, often containing abrasive solid particles, and to enhance their integrity in severe power generation, mineral and oil & gas production environments. Combining self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) with high-speed centrifugal process, alumina-based coatings were produced onto the inner surface of tubulars for these applications. According to the developed SHS batch formulation and the designed centrifugal device and process, well-consolidated composite ceramic layers with a thickness of 1.5–3 mm have been obtained. The developed SHS process does not create hazardous gases, and it takes ∼30 s for the ceramic phase formation. A high-level compaction due to centrifugal forces and a liquid phase sintering approach provided a dense gradient ceramic structure formed by oxide grains cemented by a glassy phase and bonded with a steel substrate through a thin iron layer. The coatings were successfully produced onto the inner surface of carbon and stainless steels' tubes of up to 12 ft-lengths and standard dimensions from 2 to 3/8″ to 7.5" OD. The coatings were tested, for the first time, in wear and high-temperature corrosive environments, e.g., in steam–H 2 S–CO 2 gases and molten salts, with encouraging results due to high contents of Al 2 O 3 and some other oxides and consolidated ceramic structure. They can be recommended for applications in high-temperature (900 °C and greater) corrosive environments and erosive flows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02728842
Volume :
50
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ceramics International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178939192
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.07.055