Case Study
Composite Contends with Arctic Conditions in Underwater Pipeline Repair
THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY Easy to Install | Cost Effective to Deploy | Durable for Decades Composite Contends with Arctic Conditions in Underwater Pipeline Repair PIPE DETAIL Corrosion on multiple girth weld joints on a 10- inch (254- mm) underwater gas pipeline 2,785 psi (192 bar) design pressure 1,035 psi (71.4 bar) MAOP Installed in 43°F (6°C) water SUMMARY A diver applied Snap Wrap to address corrosion on multiple girth weld joints on a 10-inch (254- mm) underwater gas pipeline The water temperature at the work site was 43°F (6°C) The diver installed the Snap Wrap composite sleeves, working with zero visibility A new tool was designed to allow the diver to install long sleeves without assistance Nearby pipelines created tight clearance on the installation are