Structural polymers in upstream production service
- Exxon Res. & Eng. Co., Annadale, NJ (United States)
Polymers in the form of coatings, seals and composites for corrosion resistant and secondary load-bearing applications have been used in oilfield production operations for a number of years in specialty applications. The increasing needs of the industry for corrosion resistant piping, and for structural components combining corrosion resistance with high specific strength and weight, have now made the potential for use of polymer composites of increasing interest, for pipe and tubing and for load-bearing structural members. The purpose of this paper is to review the current status of structural polymer usage in the upstream, and to highlight major application areas where there is a strong economic incentive to evaluate the benefits for applying polymer composite. In addition, the underlying science and technology affecting composite properties, application life, environmental resistance and economics are assessed, since these issues need to be addressed in considering the decision to design-in composites, as compared to commonly used metals and alloys.
- OSTI ID:
- 141895
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-930304-; TRN: 93:003688-1583
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 205. American Chemical Society national meeting, Denver, CO (United States), 28 Mar - 2 Apr 1993; Other Information: PBD: 1993; Related Information: Is Part Of 205th ACS national meeting; PB: 1951 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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