KBSU scientists presented unique technologies at the oil and gas forum

And about. Vice-Rector of the Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekova on research work Svetlana Khashirova spoke at the National Oil and Gas Forum, which was held from April 19 to April 21 in Moscow as part of the business program of the Neftegaz-2022 exhibition with the support of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and leading industry organizations. In the report “Advanced polymeric materials and additive technologies for the oil and gas industry”, Doctor of Chemistry, Professor Svetlana Khashirova noted that additive technologies for the oil and gas industry currently account for about 2.5% of the world market, but this market is predicted to increase in the next 5 years almost 3.5 times.

KBSU has developed a technology for producing superstructural polymers, including polyetheretherketone (PEEK), with a different set of physical and mechanical characteristics suitable for large-scale applications. Also, based on the synthesized polymers, highly filled composite materials based on carbon fibers and other fillers have been developed. The new materials are high-tech and can be recycled using both traditional technologies and 3D printing. Printed samples are not inferior to cast samples in their properties and exceed the best foreign analogues in a number of characteristics. With the growth of production and consumption of polymers of this class in the world, their production on an industrial scale is absent in Russia.

Superstructural polymers are needed where it is necessary to increase wear resistance, reduce friction, reduce corrosion, provide reliable electrical insulation, create hydrophobicity of materials and products, provide protection from aggressive environments and tightness of devices, ensure the operation of equipment and equipment in extreme climatic conditions, under water, in acidic conditions. environment. In order to quickly solve the problem of import substitution in the field of high-performance polymers and composites, including for use in additive technologies, it is necessary to develop small-tonnage chemistry in the country,” explained Svetlana Khashirova. — We have prospects for this, KBSU has unique technologies for producing superstructural polymers and using them in 3D printing (up to the manufacture of parts for gas turbines), which saves up to 50% of time and money resources.