Key attributes about Petroleum Pipe

Petroleum Pipe Industry-specific attributes

Sección Forma	Redondo
Tratamiento de superficies	Laminado en caliente
Tolerancia	±1%
Engrasado o no engrasado	Sin aceite
Facturación	por peso teórico

Tuberías de petróleo Otros atributos

Lugar de origen	Shandong, China
Aleación o no	Sin aleación
Estándar	API 5L、ASTM A106/A53、JIS G3454
Grado	Q235/Q345、API 5L X42-X80、N80
Plazo de entrega	15-21 días
Marca	Kehuan ISO 9001/API Q1 certified enterprise, with 20 years of experience in supplying oilfield pipe materials.
Aplicación	Oil and gas transportation, drilling engineering, refining and chemical facilities It is applicable to onshore/offshore oil well casings, gas transmission trunk lines and refinery pipelines.
Tubería especial	Tubos API, Otros, Tubos de pared gruesa
Espesor	6-40mm
Longitud	12M, 6M, 6.4M,customized
Certificado	API , CE, BSI, SASO, JIS, ISO9001
Servicio de tramitación	Corte
Grado	ASTM A106 A53 API 5L X42-X80, N80
Aplicación	Tubos para fluidos, tubos hidráulicos, tubos para aceite
Nombre del producto	tubería de petróleo
Lugar de origen	Shandong (China)
MOQ	5 toneladas
Espesor de pared	6mm-70mm
Muestra	Disponible en
Tecnología	Sin soldadura Laminado en caliente
Material	10#.20# 45# 16Mn
Pago	TT DP LC

What is Petroleum Pipe?

Tuberías de petróleo (also known as an oil pipe) is a specialized pipeline used in the oil and gas industry for the transportation, extraction, and processing of petroleum products. It plays a critical role in various stages of the oil and gas supply chain, from wellheads to refineries and distribution networks.

Manufacturing Process of Petroleum Pipe

1. Petroleum Pipe Raw Material Preparation

• Selección de materiales:
  • High-strength carbon steel (e.g., grades 10#, 20#, 45#) or alloy steel (e.g., 16Mn) is commonly used, meeting standards like API 5L, ASTM A106, or JIS.
  • Raw materials are sourced as billets (round steel bars) with diameters ranging from 50mm to 300mm, depending on the final pipe size.
• Quality Inspection:
  • Billets undergo chemical composition analysis and ultrasonic testing to ensure no internal defects.

2. Petroleum Pipe Heating and Piercing

• Heating:
  • Billets are heated in a furnace to 1,100–1,250°C (2,012–2,282°F) to make the steel malleable.
• Piercing (Hot Roll Piercing):
  • Using a piercing mill (e.g., Mannesmann mill), a rotating mandrel pierces the heated billet from the center, forming a hollow tube (referred to as a “shell” or “bloom”).
  • The process creates the initial pipe shape with a rough inner diameter.

3. Petroleum Pipe Sizing and Reducing

• Rolling Extension:
  • The shell is passed through a stretching mill or elongator to increase its length and reduce wall thickness. A mandrel is inserted inside the shell to shape the inner diameter.
• Sizing:
  • A sizing mill rolls the tube to achieve the desired outer diameter (OD) with precision. For smaller pipes, a reducing mill may further decrease the OD while maintaining wall thickness.

4. Petroleum Pipe Tratamiento térmico

• Normalizing or Tempering:
  • Pipes are heated to 850–950°C (1,562–1,742°F) and air-cooled (normalizing) to improve mechanical properties (e.g., strength, ductility) and eliminate internal stress.
  • For high-strength grades (e.g., API 5L X65–X80), quenching and tempering (Q&T) may be used to achieve higher tensile strength.

5. Petroleum Pipe Surface Treatment and Finishing

• Deburring:
  • Internal and external edges are smoothed to remove burrs from the manufacturing process.
• Cutting to Length:
  • Pipes are cut to standard lengths (e.g., 6m, 12m) or customized sizes using saws or laser cutters.
• Surface Cleaning:
  • Acid pickling or shot blasting removes rust and scale, followed by coating (e.g., epoxy, polyethylene) for corrosion resistance.

6. Quality Control Testing

• Dimension Inspection:
  • OD, wall thickness, and length are measured using calipers and laser scanners.
• Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
  • Pipes are filled with water and pressurized (e.g., up to 2,000 psi) to check for leaks.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):
  • Ultrasonic testing (UT) or magnetic particle inspection (MPI) detects internal or surface defects.

Advantages of Petroleum Pipe

Petroleum pipe offer critical benefits for energy transportation, making them the preferred choice for large-scale infrastructure:

1. High Efficiency in Long-Distance Transportation

• Continuous Flow: Pipelines enable 24/7, uninterrupted transport of large volumes (e.g., millions of barrels of oil per day), outperforming trucks or railcars in consistency.
• Low Energy Consumption: Compared to other modes (e.g., tankers or trucks), pipelines require less energy per unit of fuel transported, as fluids move via pressure or gravity.

2. Cost-Effectiveness

• Long-Term Investment: While initial construction costs are high, pipelines have a lifespan of 50+ years, reducing maintenance and replacement costs over time.
• Economies of Scale: Large-diameter pipes (e.g., 48 inches) can transport massive quantities, lowering the cost per barrel compared to fragmented transport methods.

3. Safety and Reliability

• Contained System: Sealed pipes minimize the risk of spills, leaks, or accidents compared to open transport (e.g., tanker trucks).
• Monitoring Capabilities: Modern pipelines use sensors and SCADA systems to detect leaks, pressure changes, or tampering in real time.
• Robust Design: High-strength materials and corrosion-resistant coatings ensure durability in harsh environments (e.g., extreme temperatures, seismic zones, or offshore waters).

4. Environmental Benefits (Relative to Alternatives)

• Lower Emissions: Pipelines produce fewer greenhouse gases than trucks or ships, as they rely on minimal mechanical power (e.g., pumps) and avoid repeated fuel loading/unloading.
• Reduced Land Impact: Underground pipelines occupy less surface area than roads or rail networks, minimizing habitat disruption.

5. Versatility and Scalability

• Diverse Applications: Suitable for transporting crude oil, natural gas, refined products, or even slurry (e.g., coal mixed with water).
• Expandability: Existing pipelines can be upgraded (e.g., increased pressure) or extended with branch lines, adapting to changing energy demands.

6. Strategic and Geopolitical Significance

• Energy Security: Pipelines provide stable, domestic energy transport, reducing reliance on volatile international markets (e.g., oil tankers vulnerable to geopolitical conflicts).
• Infrastructure Development: They support economic growth by connecting remote production areas to urban centers or export hubs.

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