The use of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composites on offshore platforms is rapidly growing, particularly for low pressure piping and secondary structure such as grating. Onshore, FRP pipe systems have been used for over thirty-five years with overall good experiences. In recent years most research and development activity in composites in the oilfield has been directed toward offshore applications. Some of this technology also has the potential to improve the profitability and safety of onshore operations. With this in mind, the Composites Engineering and Applications Center recently conducted a study to review the status of FRP technology and consider how corrosion-resistant composite products could better be utilized in onshore petroleum production operations. Applications considered included line pipe, tubing, casing, tanks and vessels, and sucker rods. New products such as spoolable pipe and other emerging technologies were also reviewed for possible onshore applications. Two applications which appear to offer opportunity to use FRP pipe include replacing aging infrastructure in mature waterflood fields and the use of FRP pipe for carbon dioxide injection in enhanced recovery projects. Several advancements made in recent years are discussed in the paper including advanced resin formulations which provide improved damage tolerance and chemical and fire resistance. Good experiences recorded in the study encourages economic incentive for oil companies to increase their utilization of FRP products in onshore oil and gas production operations. Life cycle cost savings of up to 70 percent, for example, have been recorded for some applications using FRP pipe.
Composites technology used onshore with synergy to offshore applications
1999
10 Seiten, 44 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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