Characterization and Analysis of Corrosion Resistance of Rubber Materials for Downhole Tools in a High-Stress Environment with Coupled H2S-CO2

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. The corrosion of rubber materials in these acidic environments can easily lead to seal failure in downhole tools. To better investigate the corrosion resistance of rubber materials in acidic environments, we utilized a dynamic cyclic corrosion experimental device capable of simulating the service conditions experienced by downhole tools under high-temperature, high-pressure multiphase flow. Corrosion-resistance tests were conducted on fluororubbers (FKM) 1, 2, 3, and HNBR (hydrogenated nitrile-butadiene rubber) under acidic conditions (80 °C and 160 °C), along with sealing corrosion tests on O-rings. These tests aimed to analyze the mechanical properties, hardness, and corrosion resistance before and after exposure to acid media as well as the sealing performance of O-rings. Ultimately, our goal was to identify suitable rubber materials for acidic pressure environments. Experimental results revealed that all four types of rubber exhibited decreased elongation at break after undergoing corrosion testing; however, fluororubber 3 demonstrated significant susceptibility to temperature effects while the other three types showed minimal impact from temperature variations. Fluororubber 1 and fluororubber 3 displayed substantial deformation levels whereas mechanical properties greatly deteriorated for fluororubber 2. Overall, HNBR showcased superior comprehensive performance.

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