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Technology Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
 
Project Number 621
Date of Summary July 10, 2009
Subject High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Elastomer Evaluation
Performing Activity West Engineering Services, Inc.
Principal Investigator Jeff Sattler
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion Completed
Description The objective of this study was to analyze industry’s use and qualification of elastomers in HT drilling applications, assess elastomer failures, review HPHT elastomer compounds under development, and review procedures that verify field compliance of NACE MR-01-75.
Progress Completed study in June 2009. The attached report provides a summary of work and findings.
Report
AA High Temperature Elastomer Study, June 2, 2009 by WEST Engineering Services, Brookshire, TX

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