Tests validate fiberglass cement to protect subsea FBE coating

Journal Article · Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Oil and Gas Journal; (USA)

OSTI ID:6441791

Traulsen, C; Nielsen, N J.R.; Nielsen, T S ^[1]

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1. Maersk Oil and Gas AS, Copenhagen (DK)

Rock-shield coating on subsea pipelines is a viable alternative to concrete coating when protection against rock dumping is required. Tests and installation experience indicates this use, providing that special attention is paid to the priming process, cleanliness of the coating applicator, handling of the line pipe, and selection of a suitable plow for trenching.

• OSTI ID: 6441791
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (USA), Vol. 88:38; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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POLYMERS
REINFORCED CONCRETE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BUILDING MATERIALS
COATINGS
CONCRETES
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