The hardness values and the wear resistance of Al2O3P/ Zn-Al composite, prepared by means of rheological casting technology,are investigated separately in this work. The results show that the addition of Al2O3P increa...The hardness values and the wear resistance of Al2O3P/ Zn-Al composite, prepared by means of rheological casting technology,are investigated separately in this work. The results show that the addition of Al2O3P increases the hardness values of the matrix at both room and high temperature and improves the wear resistance of the material.The hardness values and the wear resistance of the composite rise with the increase of the particle volume fraction or the decrease of the particle size.The raising of test temperature results in a rapid descending of its hardness values.However, the addition of Al2O3P improves the property of high temperature resistance of Zn-Al alloys significantly.Moreover,the effect of quenching, tempering or cycling heat treatment on the hardness values of the composite is also studied.展开更多
The effect of reinforcement on the wear mechanism of metal matrix composites （MMCs） was investigated by considering different parameters, such as sliding distance （6 km）, pressure （0.14-1.1 MPa） and sliding spe...The effect of reinforcement on the wear mechanism of metal matrix composites （MMCs） was investigated by considering different parameters, such as sliding distance （6 km）, pressure （0.14-1.1 MPa） and sliding speed （230-1480 r/min）. The wear mechanisms of an MMC and the corresponding matrix material under similar experimental conditions were compared on a pin-on-disc wear machine. The pins were made of 6061 aluminum matrix alloy and 6061 aluminum matrix composite reinforced with 10% Al2O3 （volume fraciton） particles （6-18μm）. The disc was made of steel. The major findings are as follows： the MMC shows much higher wear resistance than the corresponding matrix material; unlike that of matrix material, the wear of MMC is very much linear and possible to predict easily; the wear mechanism is similar for both materials other than the three-body abrasion in the case of MMC; the reinforced particles resist the abrasion and restrict the deformation of MMCs which causes high resistance to wear. These results reveal the roles of the reinforcement particles on the wear resistance of MMCs and provide a useful guide for a better control of their wear.展开更多
The development of an offshore gas field involves production of oil and gas from subsea wells. Design considerations for a particular subsea system have identified the maximum temperature for operations which is great...The development of an offshore gas field involves production of oil and gas from subsea wells. Design considerations for a particular subsea system have identified the maximum temperature for operations which is greater than 130 ~C. Consequently, for large diameter flowlines, this precludes the use of duplex stainless steels as CRA＇s （corrosion resistant alloys） for service under the expected operating conditions. Attention has therefore focused on alternative CRA＇s such as austenitic stainless steels and Ni based alloys as mechanically clad or lined clad pipe for carbon steel subsea gas flowlines. One design concern is the recognized temperature limit for CRA materials, such as 316L stainless steel and similar alloys in production fluids is taken to be 120 ~C. This then raises concerns surrounding their suitability for providing sufficient corrosion resistance/stress corrosion cracking resistance in gas environments containing COz and H2S at temperatures higher than 130 ~C. It was recommended that specific testing should be completed at temperatures greater than 133 ~C to establish that candidate materials are still corrosion resistant. The focus of this study was to develop, implement and assess a testing program that would predict the suitability of a series of CPA＇s alloys for use in mechanical clad/lined subsea gas flowlines, with respect to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. This paper will present the rationale adopted for this testing program to simulate the stringent operating conditions, the results from these findings and the overall assessment/integrity of the candidate alloys selected.展开更多
文摘The hardness values and the wear resistance of Al2O3P/ Zn-Al composite, prepared by means of rheological casting technology,are investigated separately in this work. The results show that the addition of Al2O3P increases the hardness values of the matrix at both room and high temperature and improves the wear resistance of the material.The hardness values and the wear resistance of the composite rise with the increase of the particle volume fraction or the decrease of the particle size.The raising of test temperature results in a rapid descending of its hardness values.However, the addition of Al2O3P improves the property of high temperature resistance of Zn-Al alloys significantly.Moreover,the effect of quenching, tempering or cycling heat treatment on the hardness values of the composite is also studied.
文摘The effect of reinforcement on the wear mechanism of metal matrix composites （MMCs） was investigated by considering different parameters, such as sliding distance （6 km）, pressure （0.14-1.1 MPa） and sliding speed （230-1480 r/min）. The wear mechanisms of an MMC and the corresponding matrix material under similar experimental conditions were compared on a pin-on-disc wear machine. The pins were made of 6061 aluminum matrix alloy and 6061 aluminum matrix composite reinforced with 10% Al2O3 （volume fraciton） particles （6-18μm）. The disc was made of steel. The major findings are as follows： the MMC shows much higher wear resistance than the corresponding matrix material; unlike that of matrix material, the wear of MMC is very much linear and possible to predict easily; the wear mechanism is similar for both materials other than the three-body abrasion in the case of MMC; the reinforced particles resist the abrasion and restrict the deformation of MMCs which causes high resistance to wear. These results reveal the roles of the reinforcement particles on the wear resistance of MMCs and provide a useful guide for a better control of their wear.
文摘The development of an offshore gas field involves production of oil and gas from subsea wells. Design considerations for a particular subsea system have identified the maximum temperature for operations which is greater than 130 ~C. Consequently, for large diameter flowlines, this precludes the use of duplex stainless steels as CRA＇s （corrosion resistant alloys） for service under the expected operating conditions. Attention has therefore focused on alternative CRA＇s such as austenitic stainless steels and Ni based alloys as mechanically clad or lined clad pipe for carbon steel subsea gas flowlines. One design concern is the recognized temperature limit for CRA materials, such as 316L stainless steel and similar alloys in production fluids is taken to be 120 ~C. This then raises concerns surrounding their suitability for providing sufficient corrosion resistance/stress corrosion cracking resistance in gas environments containing COz and H2S at temperatures higher than 130 ~C. It was recommended that specific testing should be completed at temperatures greater than 133 ~C to establish that candidate materials are still corrosion resistant. The focus of this study was to develop, implement and assess a testing program that would predict the suitability of a series of CPA＇s alloys for use in mechanical clad/lined subsea gas flowlines, with respect to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. This paper will present the rationale adopted for this testing program to simulate the stringent operating conditions, the results from these findings and the overall assessment/integrity of the candidate alloys selected.
