Att Technology, Ltd.

Austin J Wells

A method for continuously applying buildup material to an oil and gas tubular using low heat input welding without compromising the mechanical properties of the tubular. The method includes preparation of the surface of the oil and gas tubular and applying a consumable wire to the surface. The consumable wire may be a buildup material with a hardness that is similar to the hardness of the oil and gas tubular. The method may include removal of a defect prior to restoring wall thickness to the tubular. The method may include restoring the tubular so that a surface feature, such as taper, may be recut in a different location.

Method for restoring oil and gas tubulars

A method for continuously applying hardbanding to an oil and gas tubular or building up a worn oil and gas tubular that includes low heat input welding without compromising the mechanical properties of the tubular. The method includes preparation of the surface of the oil and gas tubular and applying a consumable wire to the surface. The consumable wire may be hardbanding or buildup material with a hardness that is similar to the hardness of the oil and gas tubular.

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Austin J Wells