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Being one of the largest gas pipeline networks in the world, India is getting exorbitant investments for the expansion of the same. What is garnering the attention of oil and gas industry giants like ONGC and Indian Oil Corporation is the heat exchanger part of the pipeline which transfers the heat between the fluids. For such an integral component, companies prefer to use a material that provides higher heat efficiency. While aluminum can be a good choice, but its susceptibility to corrosion and only specific fluids being compatible with the metal refutes the whole idea of using aluminum pipes. This brings stainless steel pipes into the picture. Wish to inquire? Worry not, Sigma Pipes is here with all what you need to know about using stainless steep pipes in the oil and gas industries.
Stainless steel pipes and oil and gas industries
Stainless steel can fight corrosion like no other alloy. With more than 10% chromium, it is one of the most sought-after alloys to choose for long-term investment in components like heat exchangers. It is also a known fact that stainless steel is comparatively easy to clean thus it explains its wide usage in other industries like power generation and architecture.
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Since stainless steel pipe is easier to clean than aluminum and copper it decreases maintenance and increases its lifespan. Moreover, stainless steel is a highly durable and strong material they are less likely to break down thus, justifying their investment made on heat exchangers.
Other than heat exchangers, stainless steel is used in the following components:
- Power, chemicals, and communications umbilicals (used for subsea developments)
- Pipes leading from the wellhead (flowlines)
- Components of structural design
- Equipment used in the process
On top of everything, stainless steel in Heat exchangers is an economically sound investment. Besides, it has been observed that it has drastically reduced the shutdown of operations owing to its durability and strength. Although there are six functions of a heat exchanger that describe the role of stainless steel:
- Maintaining excellent heat transfer capabilities
- Preventing oxidation by maintaining higher resistance in temperature.
- Resisting corrosion by Cooling down the temperature of the water and other chemical fluids
- Preventing the material to break down because of excellent corrosion-resistant properties
- The product or process is not contaminated by corrosion
- Compared to aluminum and copper, it doesn’t leave behind debris and thus is easiest to clean.
Which stainless steel should be used?
Due to having higher chromium content than ferritic steel, martensitic steel becomes a favorite owing to its better corrosion resistance ability. Thus 410, which has 12% chromium is the optimal option to be used in heat exchangers. Even though 410 offers a more rapid hardening ability, it can be controlled. Compared with 316L stainless steel tubing, 410 stainless steel tubing offers better heat transfer and strength, as well as reduced thermal expansion. And no other company other than Sigma steel pipes can provide you with the same. Sigma steel pipes has a solid history of success with businesses across a wide range of industries. We try to work as partners with our customers rather than simply selling them products to save them time and money. For commercial and industrial uses of stainless steel pipes in heat exchangers, get in touch with us at https://sigmapipes.com/.
