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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
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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
be Sa 2%naccordance with ISO 8501-1.
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.
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.
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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.
4. CUT. BACK
The tests and inspections below are carried out to assure the quality of coating according
to requirements and specifi cations:
Each 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.