Innovative oil exploration and recovery is key to
satisfying future demands for energy. Ceradyne has been working with large
energy companies on proprietary projects to help develop further worldwide
resources. Ceradyne Ceralloy® Silicon Nitride is potentially a key material for
operating in these severe environments.
Oil and oil service companies have used Ceralloy® Silicon Nitride since the
early 1990s to improve the performance and reliability of down hole telemetry
tooling, measuring wheels and balls for check valves.
Balls for Check Valves
Silicon nitride balls are used in the most demanding of the oilfield
applications.
Bearing Technologies
Bearings for abrasive/process lubricated and high temperature environments.
Measuring Wheels
Key properties are wear resistance and a low thermal expansion coefficient.
Telemetry Tooling
Requires electrical resistivity and high strength.
Oil exploration and recovery presents a number of opportunities for the use of
ceramic components. The harsh environment presents chemical, wear, corrosion,
and temperature problems that can be solved through the use of Ceralloy®
Silicon Nitride.

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