Metal Seal Design for Oil and Gas Equipment

This document is a technical report detailing the development of a next-generation metal seal for sour service in collaboration with a leading Oil and Gas equipment manufacturer. The report outlines the challenges faced during the design process, including material selection complexities and the need to meet API 6A and API TR8 qualifications. It describes the advanced finite element analysis (FEA) techniques employed to address the non-linear design challenges and the importance of geometry sensitivity in the design process. The report also presents the solutions implemented, such as collective consultations with subject matter experts and manufacturing experts, which facilitated efficient execution and resource utilization. The results indicate a significant timeline reduction of 25% achieved through integrated project management, along with successful qualification of the metal seal to withstand 15K pressures. This report serves as a comprehensive account of the methodologies and processes applied in the development of the metal seal.