3LPE

THREE LAYER POLYETHYLENE COATING

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Used for corrosion protection 2. COPOLYMER

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(Intermediate layer) Used for bonding between FBE layer and PE layer

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POLYETHYLENE FILM (top layer) Used for mechanical resistance to damages that may arise during handling, transportation and laying of the pipes

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This anti-corrosion system consists of a high performance fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) followed by a copolymer adhesive and an outer layer of polyethylene which provides tough durable protection. 3LPE Systems provide excellent pipeline protection for small and large diameter pipelines with moderate to high operating temperatures.

FEATURE AI\[D BENEFITS

The FBE component provides excellent adhesion to steel, providing superior long term corrosion resistance and protection of pipelines operating at moderate temperatures. Excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment which reduces the total cost of cathodic protection during the operation of the pipeline.

Engineered Solutions

Advanced manufactuing techniques allow the 3LPE system to be customized to your specific project Can be applied to pipe diameters from 60mm to l420mm Can be applied in a wide range of thickness to cost effectively meet unique project specifications and performance requirements.

Very Good Mechanical Protection

The tough outer layer of PE protects pipelines during transportation

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installation thereby reducing costly repairs while also providing added in grouped protection against shear forces, chemicals and abrasive soil condition. By increasing the thickness of the PE outer layer, the 3LPE system can provide a high level of mechanical protection across diverse environments without requiring the use of costlv select backfill.

APPLICATION PROCEDT]RE

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1. SURFACE

PREPARATION

1.1 Bare pipes are sent for pre heating with a temperature of 100-150 degree Celsius to remove moisture. Pipes surface are also heated up to increase the efficiency of the shot blasting process and to prevent corrosion of the pipe after shot blasting 1.2 Pipe and components shall be abrasive blast cleaned. The degree of cleanliness shall 2%naccordance with ISO 8501-1.

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1.3 Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, the steel surface shall be dry and free from contamination (oil, grease, temporary corrosion protection, etc.) and surface defects (sliverso laminations, etc....) detrimental to the surface or to the adhesion of the coating.
The blast-cleaned surface shall have an average profile depth of 50pm to 75pm. 1.4 After blast cleaning, the surface of the pipe shall be inspected. All slivers, laminations, weld spatter and other surface imperfections made visible by the blast cleaning process shall be removed. After removal of these defects, the residual thickness of pipe and components shall satisfu the minimum tolerance requirements specified by the relevant standard. All treated areas greater than 10 cm2 shall be prepared to provide a profile to satisff the provisions of 1.1.

1.5 Pipe and components shall be maintained at least 3 oC above the dew point
temperature prior to coating.

1.6 Contaminants (e.g. residual abrasive dust) shall be removed prior to coating. Chemical treatment of the steel may be used in addition to abrasive blast cleaning, by
agleement.

1.7 The temperature holding time of the pipe shall not result in oxidation of its surface, detrimental to the good quality and adhesion of the coating. At the time of application, the temperature range at the surface of the pipe to be coated shall be determined in agreement with the manufactures of the products. The temperature of the pipe shall be monitored using suitable means in order to make sure tlat the application conditions are fully satisfied.

2. EXTERNAL COATING APPLICATION The principle of this coating shall consist of three layers. The coating in the factory shall
be applied in accordance with the established procedure. Prior to the application the pipe shall be heated to achieve object temperature af 200-230 degree Celsius according to the

material specification of the manufacturer.

2.lLayer I
Immediately after abrasive blast cleaning and heating of the pipe, first layer shall be formed by fusion bonded epoxy powder where the epoxy powder is conveyed by compressed air from a powder hopper to the spray guns where it is electro statically charged before it is sprayed onto the pipes. The dry film thickness shall be between 75 and 100 microns checked in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.

Z.2layer2 A polymer intended to provide adhesion between layers 1 and 3 and be compatible with
those layers shall form this layer by an extruder. The thickness shall be between 170 and 250 microns. The thickness may be subject to agreement by the customer, and conform to manufacturers recommendations. The thickness shall be uniform and the minimum thickness shall make it possible to satisfr the tests specified in Section 4.

2.3Layer 3 Polyethylene coating shall form this layer. Just after adhesive film, polyethylene film is applied by other extruder to pipe surface in several overlapping form. Adhesive and polyethylene films are pressed by silicon pressure rollers onto pipe surface to obtain uniform coating. The multiple (PE film, Adhesive film) overlapping layers to stick into a coating of minimum 1.8-3.5mm thickness in accordance with standard DIN 30670.

3. COOLING
Prpes are then transferred to water cooling section located just after extruders. The endless polyethylene coating is separated at the pipe ends to have single pipe at the begiruring of cooling section. Pipes are cooled to temperature below 70 degree Celsius.

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CUT. BACK

4.1 Cut back at the ends All pipes are cleaned for field joint welding. End cutting unit mechanically clean up the pipe ends from polyethylene. The cleaning length may vaf,y from 50mm-150mm depending on the pipe size to be cleaned.

5. INSPECTION Ah{D TESTS The tests and inspections below are carried out to assure the quality of coating according to requirements and specifi cations: Continuous Inspection And Tests: Surface Inspection Thickness Test Temperature Check Holiday Test

Periodical lnspection And Tests: Impact Resistance Test Adhesion (Peeling) Resistance Test Hardness Test Tensile Test

6. MARKING ON COATED PIPES

joint of coated pipe shall be marked by the coating applicator on the outside surface of the coating starting a minimum of twelve (12) inches from the beveled end of the pipe.

Marking shall be stenciled on the coated pipe utilizing a waterproof permanent type paint or ink, which will not rub off when the coated pipe is handled. The marking shall be legible from a distance of five (5) to six (6) feet with letters no less than one quarter (1/4)
inches high.

sequence, regardless markings on the inside or outside surface of the bare steel pipe.

Marking shall be

in English and in the following

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Pipe manufacturer's name identification number Pipe . Outside diameter measured in inches Wall thickness measured in inches

*Above parameters are deflned according to required coating capacity

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