Spoolable reinforced composite pipe

In order to connect one of its wells to its facility in the Badin distriet of Pakistan, British Petroleum Pakistan planned to constmct 5000 ft (1524 m) of 4-inch diameter spoolable reinforced composite pipe (SRCP). Python series 1500 cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) spoolable pipe was seleeted, offering a maximum operating temperature of 180°F (80°C). Table 18.3 reports the physical properties of the spoolable reinforced composite pipe. 

Khan A A, Naeem M, Asif M (2005) Use of Spoolable Reinforced Composite (SRP) Pipe for Transfer of Low Pressure Oil and Gas in BP Pakistan , British Petroleum... 

Multilayer glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, and steel-reinforced composite thermoplastic piping products have been in service for the past 20 years for oil and gas gathering pipelines and are now being introduced for oil and gas transmission pipelines. The reinforced thermoplastic piping (RTP), also referred to as spoolable composites or spoolable piping, consists of thermoplastic pipes or liners with exterior layer(s) of reinforcing materials. There are... 

Spoolable composite-reinforced thermoplastic pipes are being tested per the requirements of ASTM D2837, while spoolable composite pipes with reinforced thermosetting resin layers are being tested per ASTM D2992. 

The initial evaluation showed that utilizing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) for pipelines is a feasible alternative to steel pipelines with regard to performance and cost [35]. From the cost analysis, an FRP pipe is quite attractive, especially in the regional or distributed service. Currently, spoolable piping manufacturers could install a composite pipeline for serving a 100,000 population for a cost of 250,000-500,000/mi. (does not include the cost for right-of-way), which is well below the DOE s capital cost target in 2017 of 800,000/mi. [35]. From this estimate and cost analyses, it is seen that FRP pipe economics is very attractive, especially for the distribution service. 

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