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    Wayne Hodgins and Robert Buchanan, Both of Canusa-CPS, Canada

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    This document discusses the challenges of applying coatings to pipeline field joints in remote construction areas. As oil and gas reserves are increasingly located in more difficult to access areas that are deeper and hotter, pipeline coatings must be able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures. The document examines trends in pipeline coating technologies and provides case studies of projects constructed in remote, harsh environments. It notes that 3-layer polyethylene and 3-layer polypropylene coatings are favored in some regions as they are more robust during long distance shipping and handling to remote sites compared to fusion bonded epoxy coatings.

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    Wayne Hodgins and Robert Buchanan, Both of Canusa-CPS, Canada

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    This document discusses the challenges of applying coatings to pipeline field joints in remote construction areas. As oil and gas reserves are increasingly located in more difficult to access areas that are deeper and hotter, pipeline coatings must be able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures. The document examines trends in pipeline coating technologies and provides case studies of projects constructed in remote, harsh environments. It notes that 3-layer polyethylene and 3-layer polypropylene coatings are favored in some regions as they are more robust during long distance shipping and handling to remote sites compared to fusion bonded epoxy coatings.

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    This document discusses the challenges of applying coatings to pipeline field joints in remote construction areas. As oil and gas reserves are increasingly located in more difficult to access areas that are deeper and hotter, pipeline coatings must be able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures. The document examines trends in pipeline coating technologies and provides case studies of projects constructed in remote, harsh environments. It notes that 3-layer polyethylene and 3-layer polypropylene coatings are favored in some regions as they are more robust during long distance shipping and handling to remote sites compared to fusion bonded epoxy coatings.

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    Wayne Hodgins and Robert Buchanan, Both of Canusa-CPS, Canada

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    This document discusses the challenges of applying coatings to pipeline field joints in remote construction areas. As oil and gas reserves are increasingly located in more difficult to access areas that are deeper and hotter, pipeline coatings must be able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures. The document examines trends in pipeline coating technologies and provides case studies of projects constructed in remote, harsh environments. It notes that 3-layer polyethylene and 3-layer polypropylene coatings are favored in some regions as they are more robust during long distance shipping and handling to remote sites compared to fusion bonded epoxy coatings.

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    High Temperature Pipeline Coatings - Field Joint Challenges in Remote Construction

    Wayne Hodgins and Robert Buchanan, both of Canusa-CPS, Canada

    ABSTRACT

    Industry watchers see global trends in pipeline technology and pipeline coatings are in part
    dictated by where the oil and gas reserves are located. These reserves are becoming
    increasingly difficult to find. Producers are looking further afield and often find the reserves
    are much deeper than in the past. Associated with this, the resources tend to flow under high
    temperatures and pressures. The pipelines may also need to be constructed in remote and
    harsh environments. This paper examines some of these trends and provides case histories of
    several high temperature projects constructed in the remote and harsh environments.

    1. INTRODUCTION

    High performance pipeline corrosion protection coatings have been developed to meet the
    demanding requirements of current pipeline engineers. A variety of pipeline-coating
    technologies are available, and selection has evolved along geographical lines.

    In North America, fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), and 2-layer polyethylene (2LPE) have been
    the dominant coatings, although accelerating acceptance of multi-layer coatings is being
    noted. In Europe, Asia, Middle East and South America, multi-layer polyolefin coatings such
    as 3-layer polyethylene (3LPE) and 3-layer polypropylene (3LPP) tend to be favoured. Also,
    newer technologies such as composite coatings (HPCC) and multi-layer, insulated systems
    are gaining attention1, 2. The table below examines commonly available coatings and their
    typical maximum operating temperatures.

    High Temperature Coatings


    Coating Type Maximum Operating
    Temperature††
    Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) 85 - 90ºC
    2-Layer Polyethylene (2LPE) 60ºC
    3-Layer Polyethylene (3LPE) 85 - 90ºC
    3-Layer Polypropylene (3LPP) 110 - 140ºC
    Composite Coatings (HPCC) 85ºC
    †† - Data gathered from pipe coating companies' published literature. Speciality grades of raw materials may be rated higher.

    Coating decisions are generally based on the owner or engineering company preferences, but
    pipeline construction and operating conditions need consideration3. Pipe is often sourced and
    coated a long distance from its ultimate destination. On recent large projects in the Caspian
    region and in Africa, most of the pipe coating was applied in the Far East and transported by
    ship then truck to remote locations.

    With shipping and handling over long distances, coating damage is a real concern. The robust
    nature of 3LPE and 3LPP coatings, compared to FBE, generally results in less handling
    damage. The author recently visited a project where substantial damage to the FBE coated

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