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Pipeline Coating and Tapes : Performance Requirements and Testing Methods
As stated above, the expectation that the system is required to perform at and long term in-ground performance, 30+ years, are quite demanding. Thus, design parameters, functionality long term heat aging and in-ground testing and exposure to the most...
Pipeline Coating and Tapes :Tape Application to Pipe
The pipe coating process consists of the following steps,: * Drying and cleaning using a grit or sand blasting to remove mil scale * Phosphoric acid wash and drying, if required * Primer spray and drying * Inner-wrap application continuously and spi...
Pipeline Coating and Tapes :Manufacturing Processes
PE backings are manufactured by either a Calendering or Co-extrusion process whereby, the Polyethylene resins with additives are blended and processed to form a PE sheet or film. The calendering process by the nature of the methodology orients the mo...
Pipeline Coating and Tapes : System Composition and Function
The total tape system components consist of a primer applied directly to the pipe surface, an inner-wrap tape layer that provides a corrosion barrier and an outer-wrap tape layer that provides mechanical protection. 1. Primer The primer is an integ...
Pipeline Coating and Tapes : Coating Types
There are many coating types that are employed in corrosion protection of steel pipes. This protection can be broken down into 2 areas. First, main line coating where this coating is applied to every pipe section with the exception of the last 6” o...
Pipeline Coating and Tapes : Market
Oil, gas and water transmission and distribution pipelines are considered an essential part of the infrastructures worldwide. Construction activity has undergone unprecedented increases in the last few years due to demand and population growth. Last ...

