Details of the performance, production process, and application of 15CrMoG seamless steel pipe

15CrMoG seamless steel pipe is an alloy steel pipe widely used in high temperature and high pressure environments. Its excellent performance makes it a key material in industrial fields such as power, petrochemical, and boiler manufacturing. This steel pipe is based on chromium-molybdenum alloy and is made into a seamless pipe through a specific production process. It has excellent high temperature resistance, high pressure resistance, corrosion resistance, and other characteristics, and can meet the use requirements under extreme working conditions.

From the perspective of chemical composition, the main alloying elements of 15CrMoG seamless steel pipe include chromium (Cr) and molybdenum (Mo), of which the chromium content is about 1.00%-1.50% and the molybdenum content is about 0.45%-0.65%. The addition of these two elements significantly improves the high temperature strength and oxidation resistance of the steel. Chromium can form a dense oxide film on the surface of steel, effectively preventing further oxidation; while molybdenum can improve the thermal strength and creep strength of steel, so that it can still maintain good mechanical properties at high temperatures. In addition, the steel also contains an appropriate amount of carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and other elements, the contents of which are strictly controlled to ensure the comprehensive performance of the steel.

In terms of production technology, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes are mainly manufactured by hot rolling or cold drawing. The hot rolling process is to heat the steel billet to an appropriate temperature, pierce it through a piercing machine, and roll it into a pipe. This method has high production efficiency and is suitable for mass production. The cold drawing process is to draw the hot-rolled pipe billet through a die at room temperature, which can obtain pipes with higher precision and better surface quality. Regardless of the process used, parameters such as temperature and deformation need to be strictly controlled during the production process to ensure that the organizational structure and mechanical properties of the pipe meet the standard requirements. Subsequent heat treatment, such as normalizing + tempering, is required to optimize the microstructure and performance of the material.

In terms of physical properties, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes perform well. Its tensile strength is usually between 440-640MPa, its yield strength is not less than 295MPa, and its elongation can reach more than 21%. These mechanical properties enable it to withstand various stresses under high-pressure environments. In terms of high temperature performance, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipe can still maintain good strength below 500℃, and its short-term use temperature can reach 550℃, showing excellent creep resistance. The thermal expansion coefficient is about 12.5×10⁻⁶/℃, and the thermal conductivity is 42.7W/(m·K). These parameters are crucial for the design and calculation of high-temperature equipment.

The application field of 15CrMoG seamless steel pipe is very wide. In the power industry, it is widely used in key components such as superheaters, reheaters, and main steam pipelines of supercritical and ultra-supercritical power station boilers. In the field of petrochemicals, it is often used in high-temperature and high-pressure equipment such as hydrogenation reactors and catalytic cracking units. In the boiler manufacturing industry, it is the preferred material for manufacturing various high-pressure boiler heating surface pipes. In addition, it also has important applications in nuclear power, metallurgy, machinery manufacturing, and other industries. These applications require materials to work stably for a long time under harsh conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive media. 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes can fully meet these stringent requirements with their excellent performance.

Compared with ordinary carbon steel, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes have obvious performance advantages. First, the high temperature strength is higher. At the same temperature, its allowable stress is 2-3 times that of carbon steel; second, the oxidation resistance is better, and the service life is longer in high temperature steam environment; third, the organizational stability is better, and pearlite spheroidization and other degradation phenomena are not easy to occur when working at high temperature for a long time. Compared with other alloy steels such as 12Cr1MoVG, 15CrMoG has a lower alloy content and more cost advantages, while still meeting the needs of most medium temperature and high pressure working conditions. Compared with higher-grade P91/P92 steels, although the high temperature strength is slightly inferior, the welding performance and processing performance are better, and it is more suitable for certain specific applications.

In actual use, special attention should be paid to the welding of 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes. Because it contains alloy elements such as chromium and molybdenum, cold cracks are easily generated during welding, so appropriate preheating and post-weld heat treatment measures need to be taken. Generally, the preheating temperature is controlled at 150-200℃, the interlayer temperature does not exceed 300℃, and a tempering treatment of 680-720℃ is required after welding to eliminate welding residual stress. Welding materials should choose welding wires or welding rods that match the parent material, such as E5515-B2. In addition, the heat input needs to be controlled during welding to avoid overheating and degradation of the weld area performance.

From a market perspective, the demand for 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes has steadily increased with the development of industries such as power and petrochemicals. Especially in the context of the promotion of supercritical and ultra-supercritical power generation technologies, the demand for high-performance boiler tubes continues to increase. Major domestic manufacturers include large steel companies such as Baosteel, Tianjin Steel Pipe, and Valin Henggang. These companies have been able to meet most of the domestic demand by continuously improving production processes and product quality, and some products are also exported to the international market. In the future, with the advancement of material technology, the performance of 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes will be further improved, and the application field will be further expanded.

In terms of use and maintenance, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes need to be inspected regularly, especially for pipes that work for a long time under high temperature and high pressure conditions. It is necessary to pay attention to the thinning of the pipe wall, surface oxidation, and tissue deterioration, and replace them when necessary. Avoid humid environments during storage to prevent rust; take appropriate protective measures during transportation to prevent collision damage. Correct use and maintenance can significantly extend the service life of the pipe and improve the safety and economy of equipment operation.

In general, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes, as an alloy steel pipe with excellent performance, play an irreplaceable role in modern industry. Its reasonable alloy design, mature production process, and reliable performance make it an ideal choice under high temperature and high pressure conditions. With the continuous development of my country's industrial technology and the continuous improvement of material performance requirements, 15CrMoG seamless steel pipes will surely play an important role in more fields and provide strong guarantees for the safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment. In the future, by further optimizing the composition design and production process, the performance of this material will still have room for improvement, and the application prospects are very broad.