The unique properties of Sandvik HIP products makes them specially suitable for offshore applications. Examples of Sandvik HIP products in near-net shape for offshore applications are:
- Manifolds
- Pump housings
- Swivels
- Wye pieces
Excellent resistance to HISC
Sandvik's HIP products have excellent resistance to corrosion and hydrogen-induced stress cracking (HISC). This is achieved by using pure duplex, super-duplex or nickel alloy powder and powder metallurgically based hot isostatic pressing (PM HIP). Sandvik HIP products' resistance to HISC is documented in DNV RP-F112.
Isotropic properties
The fine microstructure and isostatic pressure with which the HIP products are processed result in isotropic mechanical properties, in other words, properties that are equal in all directions. The isotropic properties can contribute to, for example, lighter constructions.
Some examples of Sandvik HIP products for offshore applications
Manifold/manifold system | |
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Customer/field | Scomark, UK / Marathon, East Brae, North Sea |
Material | UNS S31803, duplex stainless steel alt. UNS S32760, super-duplex stainless steel |
Dimensions | 400 mm (ID 16 in.) |
Weight | 1-4 tonnes/piece |
Valve body | |
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Customer/field | Different customers |
Material | UNS S31803, duplex stainless steel alt. UNS S32760, super-duplex stainless steel, UNS S31254 |
Weight | 250-2000 kg/piece |
Elbow riser | |
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Customer/field | Sofec, US / Terra Nova, Canada |
Material | Alternative depending on atmosphere; UNS S31803, duplex stainless steel alt. UNS S32760, super-duplex stainless steel |
Dimensions | Length 900 mm, OD 350-550 mm, ID 250 mm Length 35.4 in., OD 18.8-21.6 in., ID 9.8 in. |
Weight | 160-450 kg/piece |
Mixerhouse | |
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Customer/field | FRAMO, Norway / Gullflaks, North Sea |
Material | Two different materials in one piece, super-duplex/duplex stainless steel, UNS S32760/UNS S31803 |
Dimensions | Length 1800 mm, OD 750-900 mm, ID 550 mm Length 71 in., OD 29.5-35.4 in., ID 21.6 in. |
Weight | 1-3 tonnes/piece |
Wye piece | |
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Customer/field | Rockwater, UK / East Spar |
Material | UNS S31803, duplex stainless steel |
Dimensions | Length 2000 mm, OD 450 mm, ID 350 mm Length 78.7 in., OD 17.7 in., ID 18.8 in. |
Weight | 2 tonnes/piece |