Additive manufacturing (AM) offers powerful advantages for oil and gas operators, including reduced lead times, agile production of complex parts, and improved supply chain resilience. However, widespread adoption remains limited by one persistent challenge: procedure and part qualification, particularly for components operating in corrosive service environments.
In this new paper, EWI engineers examine how the unique microstructures inherent to AM components influence corrosion performance and long-term reliability. Drawing on decades of experience in materials joining, metallurgy, AM, and standards development, the authors explore why conventional qualification frameworks fall short and how qualification requirements must evolve to enable safe, efficient deployment of AM in oil and gas applications.
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Key topics explored in this paper include:
- Why traditional qualification approaches are insufficient for AM components
- How AM microstructures affect corrosion initiation and damage progression
- Implications for sour service and other aggressive operating environments
- Considerations for developing corrosion-informed AM qualification strategies
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To learn more, contact Jerry Kovacich, Applications Engineer, at [email protected].