Polyethylene liners for internal rehabilitation of oil pipelines

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Materials Performance; (United States)

OSTI ID:7296508

Slack, M ^[1]

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1. United Pipeline Systems USA Inc., Dallas, TX (US)

Pipelines are the most economical method of transporting crude oil, produced water, formation injection fluid, gas, salt water, and refined products. Steel has traditionally been the material of choice for most operators because of its high strength, application versatility, and ease of installation in virtually all site conditions. Often the greatest cost of a pipe system is not the cost of the pipe but the cost of right-of-way acquisition and preparation, excavation, bedding, line installation, backfill, and site restoration. The longer the useful life of the installed pipe, the greater the value to the end user. This article deals with use of microannular lining systems as a corrosion protection and pipeline rehabilitation process to extend the life of steel pipelines in corrosive environments.

• OSTI ID: 7296508
• Journal Information: Materials Performance; (United States), Journal Name: Materials Performance; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN MTPFB; ISSN 0094-1492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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