Application of a bionic ring structure on drill pipe surfaces to improve the performance of anti-corrosion coatings

Abstract

Purpose

Nature provides a wide range of structures with different functions, which can serve as a source of research concepts. Based on the bionics principle, a bionic structure was applied to drill pipe specimens to compare the bond strength of paint coatings with and without a bionic ring groove pattern machined on the substrate.

Design/methodology/approach

Using the Revetest Xpress Plus scratch tester, the bond strengths of the coatings on the drill pipe with and without the bionic structure were measured and the difference in bond strength was observed.

Findings

The critical scratch loads of the surface coatings were 12.77 and 5.4 N. Furthermore, the scratch curve from the plain sample had a larger fluctuation compared to the curve of the samples with bionic ring grooves.

Originality/value

This indicated that the application of a bionic pattern to the surface of the substrate could enhance the bond strength and the degree of mechanical adhesion between the coating and the surface of the drill pipe, which is beneficial for the anti-corrosion performance of the drill pipe.

Citation

Ma, Y., Wang, H., Zhang, X., Shang, W., Tong, J. and Chang, Z. (2016), "Application of a bionic ring structure on drill pipe surfaces to improve the performance of anti-corrosion coatings", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 63 No. 3, pp. 177-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/ACMM-11-2015-1607