Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (RTP) is a new technology that is reducing the cost of constructing oil and gas gathering pipelines while improving reliability. The following material will be described: RTP construction, materials, performance, compatibility, joining systems, installation methodologies, and carbon dioxide (CO2) specific test results. RTP combines high performing materials such as bimodal high density polyethylene with high strength reinforcing fibers in a unique construction to create a spoolable high pressure pipeline system. This construction is well suited to upstream flow line and gathering applications as well as distribution applications. The primary benefit of RTP is realized by the installation methodologies available which contribute overall project savings of up to 30–50% for typical oil and gas applications. Additional installation benefits include reduced right of way requirements, reduced safety hazards, and reduced environmental impact. For applications which corrode steel, the additional corrosion resistance benefits of RTP are extremely compelling. The cost of constructing pipelines has been steadily increasing in past years due to many factors including the rising cost of steel and limited availability of skilled labor. There continues to be a desire to tie in new gas wells faster due to limited construction timeframes. Pipeline corrosion is a major problem for the industry. RTP provides solutions to all of these challenges.
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2008 7th International Pipeline Conference
September 29–October 3, 2008
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Sponsors:
- International Petroleum Technology Institute and the Pipeline Division
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978-0-7918-4857-9
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The Use of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe in CO2 Flood Enhanced Oil Recovery
Blaine Weller,
Blaine Weller
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Anwar Parvez,
Anwar Parvez
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Jeff Conley,
Jeff Conley
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Eric Slingerland
Eric Slingerland
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Blaine Weller
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Anwar Parvez
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jeff Conley
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Eric Slingerland
Flexpipe Systems Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Paper No:
IPC2008-64075, pp. 53-59; 7 pages
Published Online:
June 29, 2009
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Weller, B, Parvez, A, Conley, J, & Slingerland, E. "The Use of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe in CO2 Flood Enhanced Oil Recovery." Proceedings of the 2008 7th International Pipeline Conference. 2008 7th International Pipeline Conference, Volume 1. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. September 29–October 3, 2008. pp. 53-59. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2008-64075
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