Experimental study of abrasive wear of structural materials under the high hydrostatic pressure

Abstract

This paper outlines results of the experimental study of abrasive wear of materials at hyperbaric pressures. Two materials have been treated: steel and tungsten carbide. The tests have been performed in a custom made pressure vessel. SEM microscopy has been used to reveal the physical mechanisms of wear. Obtained results might be interesting for offshore mining and oil & gas industries.