FRP line pipe for oil and gas production

Journal Article · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · Materials Performance; (USA)

OSTI ID:5164408

Chiu, A S ^[1]; Franco, R J ^[2]

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1. Esso Resources Canada Ltd., Calgary, Alberta T2G, 2B3 (CA)
2. Exxon Co., Houston, TX (US)

The authors discuss how fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) can be the answer to the need for low-cost corrosion-resistant line-pipe materials due to the increasing corrosiveness of produced fluids from existing fields and newly developed aggressive reservoirs. Their experience with FRP line pipe has been good in mild- to moderate-service environments by derating manufacturers' claimed performance; however, failures have been encountered mostly due to mechanical damage and product inconsistencies.

• OSTI ID: 5164408
• Journal Information: Materials Performance; (USA), Journal Name: Materials Performance; (USA) Vol. 28:8; ISSN MTPFB; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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