Impact of hydrogen on steel casings and tubings

By means of the RFP, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals from bidders to study the impact of hydrogen on steel casing and tubing materials for hydrogen production by in-situ gasification and hydrogen storage in geological formations. The main project objectives include: 1. Investigate the influence of steel casing/tubing material properties such as alloying element, grade, microstructure and surface condition on hydrogen permeation and hydrogen-induced damage 2. Determine the effect of environmental parameters, i.e., temperature, hydrogen partial pressure, impurities, and stress level on hydrogen permeation and hydrogen-induced damage 3. Develop prediction models to estimate the impact of hydrogen on steel casing/tubing materials