Chuanyou Zhang

Effect of Martensite Morphology on Impact Toughness of Ultra-High Strength 25CrMo48V Steel Seamless Tube Quenched at Different Temperatures

A 25CrMo48V steel for ultra-deep oil/gas weil casings was quenched at 900–1200 °C and tempered at 650 °C. The lath martensitic structures were characterized by optical microscope (OM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), electron backscattering diffraction (EBSD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the trans verse impact energy at 0 °C was measured from the as-quenched and tempered specimens. The results show that with the quenching temperature decreased, the prior austenite grain, martensitic packet and block are refined, while the lath width seems to remain unchanged. The enhancement of impact toughness with the decreasing quenching temperature can be attributed to refinement of the martensitic structure with high-angle boundaries, and the block is the minimum structure unit controlling impact toughness. The trans verse impact energy [ECVN (0 °C) ≥ 100 J] required for seamless casings with ultra-high strength (Rp0.2 ≥ 932 MPa) has been finally achieved with the experimental steel quenched at 900–1000 °C and tempered at 650 °C.

PREDICTION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF 25CrMo48V SEAMLESS TUBE USING NEURAL NETWORK MODEL

In this investigation, a neural network model was established to predict mechanical properties of 25CrMo48V seamless tubes. The sensitivity analysis was also performed to estimate the relative significance of each chemical composition in mechanical behavior of steel tubes. The results of this investigation show that there is a good agreement between experimental and predicted values indicating desirable validity of the model. Among those alloying elements, the elements of carbon, silicon and chromium tended to play a more important role in controlling both the yielding strength and the Charpy-V-Notch transverse impact toughness. In comparison, the impurities such as O, N, S and P have a relatively weak impact. More detailed dependences of mechanical properties on each chemical composition in isolation can be revealed using the established model. The well-trained neural network has a great potential in designing tough and ultrahigh-strength seamless tubes and modeling the on-line production parameters.

Investigation and Application of Nb Microalloying Technology in Seamless Steel Tube with High Performance

Extensive investigations of metallurgical roles played by Nb microalloying in advanced products of seamless steel tube have been carried out. The results show that with Nb microalloyed , the recrystallized austenite grain (RAG) and final ferrite grain of tubular steel are evidently refined even experiencing a piercing and a continuous rolling at very high temperature, and a certain quantity of (Nb,V)(C,N) and (Ti,Nb,V)(C,N) particles form on air cooling. Moreover, for quenching (Q) & tempering (T) treated tubular steels, the nanoscale particles of (Nb,V) (C,N) further precipitate on heating stage of Q at 900–1000°C, leading to a significant refinement of prior austenite grain (PAG) and final martensitic or bainitic packet/block structures, and during subsequent T at 600–700°C, producing an improved resistance to softening.