Offshore staff
HOUSTON -- Swagelining and Evonik Industries are developing new lining technology for deep sea oil and gas pipelines providing protection up to 100°C (212°F).
Under the venture, Swagelining is combining its established polymer liner technology with Evonik’s VESTAMID polyamide 12.
Stephen Barnes, managing director of Swagelining said: “Our new lining solution will provide an extremely efficient and cost effective method of corrosion prevention. The technology is based on the well proven concept of PE lining, which has been used successfully for many years to protect water-injection lines worldwide.
“Currently the most widely used product used in the deep sea oil and gas pipeline sector is corrosion resistant alloy. Whilst this is a highly effective material, it is extremely costly.
“Carbon steel pipes offer significant cost benefits and are far more readily available but are also far more susceptible to corrosion from aggressive products. Carbon steel pipes with liners constructed of VESTAMID, on the other hand, are protected against internal corrosion and also offer an enormous weight and price advantage.”
05/03/2011
