... materials for use in hydraulic materials. This paper presents a guideline for materials selection and qualification of wear and corrosion protective surface coating materials for offshore application of piston rods in hydraulic systems. The guideline is also applicable to other components utilizing hard...

...Introduction Abstract Hydraulic riser tensioning systems on offshore drilling platforms are exposed to severe operating and corrosive conditions. Without the hydraulic riser tensioning system, drilling operations can not be performed. This hydraulic system, which includes the piston rod...