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| Steel pipelines are used for transport of natural gas, crude oil, petrochemicals
and water at high pressure over long distances. These high value pipelines
need to be protected against corrosion by external coating systems and cathodic
protection. |
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| Most strongly dominant worldwide is the three components PE coating system
and the three components PP and multi component PP system are more recognized
as the excellent system for onshore and offshore projects. This is due to inherent advantages over other materials: |
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| Provides the best mechanical protection – Protects the
pipe from damage during handling, transportation and installation. |
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| Wide service temperature range – 0OC to + 140OC for 3LPP
coating. -45 OC to +85OC for 3LPE coating. |
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| Highest durability – Very high Environmental Stress Crack
Resistance (ESCR) to resist cracking against environmental forces and moisture,
chemicals in soil and other oxidative elements. |
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| Resistance to heat and light – Fully compounded materials
are stabilised against Thermal and UV ageing for high service life. |
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| Easy to apply – Through side extrusion, crosshead extrusion
or powder coating techniques. |
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| Successful twenty-five years track record – 3LPO coating
system is now the leading corrosion protection system for oil and gas pipelines
in the world. |
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| Wide product range – PE and PP top coat and adhesive
are available in granule and powder form, weight coating, insulating foam,
injection moulded and machine applied field joints, HDPE pipes for pipe-in-pipe
insulated systems. |
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| Best whole life cost vs coal tar, asphalt and Fusion Bonded Epoxy
(FBE) – In terms of service life, mechanical and moisture protection,
3LPO coatings will yield the least number of repairs and saving in cathodic
protection. |
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| Newer challenges in deep see and offshore projects –
3LPO coatings are best equipped to face the newer challenges in terms of
tougher environment, higher temperatures and longer service life. |
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| Continuous developments – Due to continuous research
and development in catalyst and reactor technologies, there is a step change
in material properties every 5-10 years. |
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| Borouge offers three main polyolefin based systems: |
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- Borcoat™ High Density polyethylene system, for operating
temperatures from –45°C to +90 °C
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- Borcoat™ Polypropylene systems for
operating temperature up to +110°C
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- Borcoat™ PP insulated systems for offshore projects,
for operating temperature up to +140°C
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| Borocoat HE3450: Black bimodal HDPE topcoat for pipe costing. Produced with Borstar technology |
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| Borocoat ME0420: Grafted adhesive in granule form, in combination with HE3450 provides superior adhesion properties at low and elevated service temperatures, from -45C to +90C |
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| Borocoat ME0433: Grafted adhesive in powder form, in combination with HE3450 provides superior adhesion properties at low and elevated service temperatures, from -45C to +90C |
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| Borcoat BB10sE-1199: White PP top cost for three component system service temperature up to 100C.Excellent thermal ageing resistance and UV protection. Compatible with Borcoat BB125E and Borcoast BB127E |
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| Borcoat BB127E: Grafted adhesive for extreme service temperature up to +140C, multi-layer structure system available in granule and powder form. |
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| BA202E: PP copolymer for thermal insulation. |
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| Borcoat BA213E & WB130HMS: High modulus PP copolymer and high melt strength PP for thermal insulation -deep water applications. |
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| Borcoat BB700E-7032: Grey PP compound for deep water applications |
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| Borcoat EA165E: PP for field joints, injection moulding |
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| Approvals and Certifications |
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Borouge Bimodal HDPE system (Borcoat™HE3450 & Borcoat™ ME0420 &
epoxy powder) passes the major existing standards and local specifications
with superior safety margins, e.g. DIN30670, NFA 49710 and CAN/CSA-Z245.21-M98 |
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Some major approvals and qualifications achieved so far on pipes coated
with Borcoat™ HDPE system include Gaz de France (France), Snam Gas Rete
(Italy), OMV (Austria),Vniist and Vniigas – Gost norms (Russia), EIL -
Engineer India Limited (India), Gasco (UAE), Petrojet (Egypt)… |
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