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Downhole Oil and Gas Titanium Component - Case Study

Case study: NACE-compliant Grade 23 component for sour gas service.

Case Facts

ApplicationDownhole Component
MaterialGrade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI
Processescnc-turning, cnc-machining
StandardsNACE MR0175

Challenge

Downhole component for sour gas H2S service: NACE MR0175 compliance, corrosion resistance in 200°C brine.

Solution

Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI for NACE compliance. CNC turned and milled. Full NACE material certification.

Result

100% NACE MR0175 compliant. Passed H2S exposure testing. In service 18+ months.