Case Study
Contour Takes on External Erosion in Saudi Arabia Petrochemical Plant
THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY Easy to Install | Cost Effective to Deploy | Durable for Decades Contour Takes on External Erosion in Saudi Arabia Petrochemical Plant PIPE DETAIL 254-mm (10-inch) line transporting butane 13 damaged locations External corrosion resulted in 60% wall loss. 27 Bar (391 psi) 53.7°C (128.6°F) operating temperature SUMMARY A 254-mm (10-inch) line transporting butane needed repair The line was damaged by external corrosion that had resulted in 60% wall loss 5 local Clock Spring trained technicians completed the Contour installation in 2 weeks The line remained in service during repair No hot work was required No negative impact on operations A section of 254-mm (10-in) carbon steel pipework in a Saudi Arabian petrochemical plant had experience