Replacement of existing metal insert with composite materials

已经投入了大量的时间和精力来使石油管道更加可靠和 最终对环境更安全。这些管道在极端恶劣的环境中运行并输送 危险(和腐蚀性)材料。这种类型的服务需要坚韧和有弹性的材料。 复合材料是这类应用的良好候选者，因为它们无腐蚀性，重量轻， 而且很强壮。 这项研究项目的目的是调查复合材料取代一种 石油和天然气管道应用中的现有金属部件。目前的解决方案利用了一种铁质材料， 它很容易被腐蚀。如果可以用复合材料开发出可接受的解决方案， 腐蚀问题将被克服，部件将变得更可靠，需要的现场检查更少。 根据材料和工艺的选择，每件的成本也有可能降低。 Shawcore Ltd.目前为石油和天然气行业生产复合材料管道产品 并拥有一些内部开发设施和专业知识。这些设施和专业技术将非常出色。 很好地进入了不列颠哥伦比亚大学综合研究网络(CRN)。与 双方共同努力，预计这一项目将取得非常成功的结果，随后将经历漫长的 术语关系。

A considerable amount of time and effort has been put towards making oil pipelines more reliable and ultimately safer for the environment. These pipelines operate in extremely harsh environments and carry hazardous (and corrosive) materials. This type of service requires materials that are tough and resilient. Composite materials are good candidates for this type of application as they are non-corrosive, light weight, and strong. The objective of this research project is to investigate the potential for composite materials to replace an existing metallic part in an oil and gas pipeline application. The current solution utilizes a ferrous material, which is susceptible to corrosion. If an acceptable solution can be developed with composite materials, the corrosion issues will be overcome and the part will become more reliable and require less in-field inspection. There is also a potential for the cost per piece to be reduced depending on the material and process selection. Shawcore Ltd. currently manufactures piping products for the oil and gas industry from composite materials and has some in-house development facilities and expertise. The facilities and expertise will dove-tail quite nicely into those at the Composite Research Network (CRN), at the University of British Columbia. With the two parties working together, a highly successful outcome is expected from this project followed with a long term relationship.