Oil & Gas Applications of Advanced Ceramics
International Syalons has utilised the outstanding wear and corrosion resistant properties of advanced silicon nitride and sialon ceramics for diverse demanding applications in the oil and gas industries.
Advanced silicon nitride and sialon ceramics are finding application in the very demanding oil and gas market. As existing supplies of oil and gas are depleted, these industries are being forced to explore ever more severe environments for future supplies.
To help in this exploration, oil and gas companies are utilising the excellent wear, corrosion and thermal resistant characteristics of silicon nitride and sialons. Their ability to resist corrosion and erosion, their light weight and heat tolerance, are resulting in them replacing traditional metal components in applications, such as:
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Hydrocyclones
Oil companies have used Syalon 101 vortex hydrocyclones for removing sand from offshore oil, utilising its excellent erosion resistance.
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Metering Valves
With it's outstanding wear resistance, Syalon 050 metering valves have outperformed inconel and silicon carbide in a cyclic sub-sea application.
Our technical team will discuss any oil and gas application you feel you may benefit from using silicon nitride and sialon fine ceramics. Please contact us with your enquiry. Alternatively download our Oil & Gas Applications PDF.