Save to read list Published by David Bizley, Editor Oilfield Technology, Tuesday, 23 April 2019 10:30 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of the new XploR™ S-Seal and XploR™ FS-Seal that have been developed for demanding high pressure sealing environments, such as those found in oil and gas downhole tool applications. Combining the benefits of integral support components with the flexibility of an elastomer seal, the XploR S-Seal and XploR FS-Seal are custom-engineered, spring-energised seals that offer the maximum extrusion resistance necessary for demanding high temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) sealing environments within oilfield applications. Eric Bucci, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Global Technical Manager, Oil & Gas Americas, says: “Offshore oil & gas fields are moving into deeper waters. That means applications are becoming increasingly challenging, especially in downhole tools where temperatures and pressures are becoming more extreme. To meet these growing demands, we’ve developed the new XploR S-Seal and XploR FS-Seal to meet critical operating parameters.” “By using integrated anti-extrusion devices, the XploR S-Seal and XploR FS-Seal can withstand pressures up to 15 000 psi at temperatures up to 392°F. Coupled with our rapid gas decompression resistant range of materials, which are compliant with industry standards, you have an extremely capable seal for harsh oilfield conditions.” The XploR S-Seal and XploR FS-Seal are manufactured in a range of XploR Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) and sour gas-resistant elastomers along with corrosion-resistant steel springs. This allows for standard and custom sealing solutions to be engineered to accommodate specific oil field conditions, as well as meet requirements of HTHP environments. Sealing is achieved by controlled deformation of the elastomer element. Optimal stress distribution throughout the elastomer body is modelled through finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure high performance sealing as well as long seal life. Extrusion resistance is created when the specially designed spring provides support to the rubber, but the seal is still flexible enough to allow easy installation. The S-Seal and FS-Seal can withstand pressures up to 103.4 MPa (15 000 psi) and temperatures up to +200°C (+392°F). The seal materials are certified to NORSOK, NACE, API and Total standards. Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/product-news/23042019/trelleborg-launches-extrusion-resistant-elastomer-seal/ A Rystad Energy analysis shows that Canada is the oil producer most affected so far by the slump in global oil demand, with the damage estimated to reach above 1.1 million bpd in shut-in production in 2Q20. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has unveiled its extrusion-resistant seals intended to help oil and gas companies working in increasingly deeper waters. The XploR S-Seal and XploR FS-Seal are designed to withstand pressures of up to 15,000 psi at temperatures of 200C. Trelleborg aimed to unite the flexibility of an elastomer seal with the advantages of integral support components, stating it also used its range of rapid gas decompression resistant materials. “The new sealant is a significant step forward for our company as we continue to develop innovative solutions that can be applied across all sectors including offshore drilling, drilling platforms and pipelines,” said Lars Lund@@