Normal carbon grades trend to embrittle at low temperature, well above service temperature limits in remote areas below -30°C. Low temperature grades are designed to be used in regions where high impact toughness at Arctic temperatures is required. The low alloyed carbon steel for low temperature applications are in full accordance with the latest edition of API 5CT.
These grades are designed to withstand transportation and handling in low temperature and Arctic conditions
APPLICATIONS
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For oil and gas wells in low temperature conditions
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For oil and gas wells in Arctic regions
PERFORMANCES
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Improved toughness
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Withstands transportation and handling in low temperature and Arctic conditions.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Min. |
Max. |
Max. |
Min. |
Single |
Average |
| 80 (552) |
95 (655) |
95 (655) |
API
formula |
20 lb.
Ft (27 J)
|
30 lb.
Ft (41 J)
|
Upon request we offer charpy tests at -60°C according TU-14-3P-82-2005
FIELD RECORDS
6 5/8" to 26" Pipes in LT grades VM55 LT, VM80 LT, VM95 LT VM110 LT and VM125 LT were delivered to Canada, Siberia, Alaska & China.
STORAGE & HANDLING RECOMMENDATION
No special handling instructions are needed compared to standard handling and packaging.
The complete product is delivered in arctic proof conditions including arctic proved closed end protectors.
