Product Details
API 6A Nickel Alloy 718 Christmas Tree Tubing Hanger in Petroleum
and Gas Extraction
API 6A specification covers requirements for wellhead and Christmas
tree equipment for oil and gas drilling and production. Inconel
718, a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel-chromium material,
is used for components that require excellent mechanical properties
at both cryogenic and high temperatures, making it an ideal
material for critical wellhead components such as tubing hangers in
harsh environments.
Tubing Hanger Details:
Material: Inconel 718 is chosen for tubing hangers due to its excellent
resistance to corrosion, high-temperature strength, and its ability
to withstand high pressure and sour gas environments. It has a good
combination of tensile strength, fatigue strength, and
creep-rupture strength, which is crucial for the longevity and
reliability of oil and gas extraction equipment.
Design: The design of a tubing hanger as specified under API 6A needs to
cater to various factors such as size, pressure rating, temperature
rating, and compatibility with the tubing and wellhead it will be
part of. The tubing hanger is designed to hang the tubing (pipe
through which oil and gas flow) inside the wellhead and provide a
seal between the tubing and the casing (larger diameter pipe around
tubing).
Sealing: API 6A requires tubing hangers to be equipped with effective
sealing mechanisms to prevent leaks. Metal-to-metal seals or
elastomer seals compatible with Inconel 718 and the environmental
conditions are commonly used. The material’s properties ensure that
the seal maintains integrity under temperature fluctuations and
different pressures.
Pressure Rating: The pressure rating of tubing hangers made from Inconel 718 must
meet API 6A specifications, which categorize equipment based on
working pressure ranges from 2,000 to 20,000 PSI. The specific
rating will depend on the well's characteristics and the production
requirements.
Temperature Rating: Inconel 718 can withstand temperatures from cryogenic up to around
1300°F (700°C), making it suitable for applications across a wide
range of temperatures. API 6A specifies equipment temperature class
ratings from K (-60°C) up to Y (345°C), and Inconel 718 tubing
hangers can be rated for high-temperature applications.
End Connections: Tubing hangers come with different types of end connections,
including threaded, flanged, or clamp hub, designed for easy
integration with the wellhead system. The choice of end connection
depends on the design of the Christmas tree and wellhead, as well
as pressure and temperature conditions.
Applications: Inconel 718 tubing hangers are used in oil and gas wells with
harsh operating conditions, such as high-pressure wells, deepwater
wells, and wells with corrosive environments. They are particularly
valuable in applications where sulfide stress cracking (SSC) is a
concern.
When selecting and designing a tubing hanger for a Christmas tree,
engineers must consider not only the API 6A specifications but also
the specific conditions of the well and the production requirements
to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability of the oil and gas
production system.
Inconel 718 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant nickel chromium
material used in a range of extreme environments. It is especially
noted for its high yield, tensile and creep-rupture properties at
temperatures up to 1300°F (700°C). Components made of Inconel 718
are frequently used in the oil and gas industry for parts such as
those found in Christmas tree equipment due to the material's
durability and performance in highly corrosive and high-pressure
environments.
In the context of Christmas tree equipment in oil and gas
extraction:
- Valves: For controlling the flow of hydrocarbons from the well.
- Hangers: For supporting and sealing casing layers within the well.
- Flanges: For connecting various sections of the tree firmly
together.
- Chokes: For regulating the flow rate of the oil and gas.
- Actuators and control systems: Used to automatically or manually
manipulate valves or other parts of the Christmas tree.
Grade | UNS | Density | Tensile Strength (MPa min) | Yield Strength (MPa min) | Reduction of Area min (%) | Elongation min (%) | Hardness (HRC) |
INCONEL 718 | N07718 | 8.19 | 1275MPa min | 1034MPa min | 15% | 12% min | HRC 35-40 |
Chemical Composition(%):
Ni | Cr | Fe | C | Mn | S | Si |
50.0-55.0 | 17.0-21.0 | Remainder | 0.08max | 0.35max | 0.015max | 0.35max |
B | P | Mo | Ti | Al | Cu | Co |
0.006max | 0.015max | 2.8-3.3 | 0.65-1.15 | 0.2-0.8 | 0.3max | 1.0max |
The following table lists only some of the grades
Grade | UNS | DIN |
Monel 400 | N04400 | W.Nr. 2.4360 |
Monel K-500 | N05500 | W.Nr. 2.4375 |
Inconel 625 | N06625 | W.Nr. 2.4856 |
Inconel 718 | N07718 | W.Nr. 2.4668 |
Inconel 600 | N06600 | W. Nr. 2.4816 |
Hastelloy C-276 | N10276 | W.Nr. 2.4819 |
Hastelloy C-22 | N06022 | W.Nr. 2.4602 |
Hastelloy X | N06002 | W.Nr. 2.4665 |
Hastelloy B-2 | N10665 | W.Nr. 2.4617 |
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