Why is hot wire TIG surfacing carried out in the oil and gas industry?

2025-04-22 10:07:48

Improve equipment corrosion resistance: During oil and gas exploration and transportation, equipment faces complex and corrosive media, such as oil and gas containing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Hot wire TIG surfacing can deposit corrosion - resistant alloy materials on the surface of the equipment, forming a dense protective layer that effectively resists the erosion of corrosive media, extends the service life of the equipment, reduces equipment damage and leakage accidents caused by corrosion, and ensures the safety and stability of oil and gas production.

Enhance equipment wear resistance: In oil and gas exploration operations, equipment is subject to various frictions and erosions. For example, the drill pipe of drilling equipment rubs against rocks, and the internal components of pump equipment rub against fluids. By using hot wire TIG surfacing to deposit high - hardness and wear - resistant alloy layers on vulnerable parts, the wear resistance of equipment components can be significantly improved, reducing the maintenance frequency and cost of the equipment and improving production efficiency.

Reduce costs: Compared with replacing expensive equipment parts entirely, using hot wire TIG surfacing technology to repair and strengthen existing equipment is more cost - effective. Only by depositing a surfacing layer on the damaged or vulnerable parts can the equipment performance be restored and the service life of the equipment be extended, which greatly saves the capital investment for equipment replacement and improves the economic benefits of enterprises.