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Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2001: Exploring the Limits of Materials Technology



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In the harsh environments associated with offshore gas/oil extraction, the role of polymers - whether elastomers (rubbers), thermoplastics or thermosets in advanced composites - is crucial if service lives are to be achieved by the many and varied components using one or another type of these non-metallic materials.

This conference offered a widespread programme covering the full range of operation employing polymers in upstream oilfield operations. The event provided an excellent overview of the current state and future potential for polymers in the oilfield environment and therefore these proceedings are essential for anyone withan interest in this field.

  • Session 1: Ageing of Polymers; Accelerated and in Service
  • Session 2: Thermoplastic Properties and Flexible Pipe Polymers/Structures for the Future
  • Session 3: Composites Downhole
  • Session 4: Elastomer Compatibility and Durability in Fluids
  • Session 5: Hose Healthcare and On-site Repairs Using Composites
  • Session 6: External Coatings for Insualtion and Protection
  • Session 7: Reinforced Structures in Oil and Gas Applications

    List of Papers
  • KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Non-metallic materials in spoolable structures
    A. Jackson, Thermotite, Norway

    SESSION 1: AGEING OF POLYMERS; ACCELERATED AND IN SERVICE

     

  • Full Scale Testing of Asgard flowline coatings and 140c - Ageing and Long Term Performance
    C. Rydin, Borealis, Norway, G. Hartviksen, Thermoltite, Norway and B. Melve Statol, Norway

     

  • Effects of Aging on Elastomeric Bearings
    A. Kumar, AK Consulting Engineering, USA & M. Hogan, Oil States Industries, USA

     

  • Accelerated Ageing Tests of Polyamide 11: Evidence of Physical Ageing Playing a Role for the End-of-life Criterion
    H.J. Fell and M. Ottoy, Norsk Hydro ASA, Norway

    SESSION 2: THERMOPLASTIC PROPERTIES AND FLEXIBLE PIPE POLYMER/STRUCTURES FOR THE FUTURE

     

  • Polymer Property Evaluation for Future High Temperature Flexible Pipe Service
    B. Thompson, M. Lewan & R. Campion, MERL, UK

     

  • Polymer Behaviour Analysis and Qualification Requirements for Future High Temperature Flexible Pipe Service
    I. Roddy & F. Grealish, MCS International, Ireland

     

  • High Pressure Permeation of Gases in Semicrystalline Polymers: Measurement Method and Experimental Data
    B. Flaconneche, M. Klopffer & J. Martin, Institute Francais du Petrole, France & C. Taravel-Condat, Coflexip, France

    SESSION 3: COMPOSITES DOWNHOLE

     

  • Progress and Challenges of Composite Applications in Downhole Operations
    Y. Yuan and J. Goodson, Baker Oil Tools, USA

     

  • Composites for Downhole Applications at 300f and Above
    J. Mondo, R. Langone & L. Quinn, Automated Dynamics, USA

     

  • Designing Downhole Tools with Composites
    R. Badrak & D. Bantra, Weatherford, USA

    SESSION 4: ELASTOMER COMPATIBILITY AND DURABILITY IN FLUIDS

     

  • Elastomeric Material Considerations when Using Oil-base Drilling Fluids in HP/HT Environments
    T. Ray & R. Irby, Halliburton, USA

     

  • Sealing in Subsea and Downhole Environments; Field Experiences from Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
    T. Fjogesund & H. Thon, Norsk Hydro, Norway(Paper not available at time of print)

     

  • Similarities and Differences of High Pressure Permeation of Gases and Liquids through Fluorinated Polymers
    G. Morgan & R. Campion, MERL, UK

    SESSION 5: HOSE HEALTHCARE AND ON-SITE REPAIRS OF COMPOSITES

     

  • Hose Healthcare: Safer Environments; Lower Downtime and Reduced Costs
    R. Hindmarch, Rapra Technology, UK

     

  • The Composite Option for Pipework Repair
    G. Eckold, AEA Technology, UK

     

  • Extending Life of Pipework with Advanced Fibre Reinforced Polymers
    P. Hill, DML Composites, UK

    SESSION 6: EXTERNAL COATINGS FOR INSULATION AND PROTECTION

     

  • Innovative Pipe Coating Material and Process for High Temperature Fields
    V. Sauvant, S. Duval, J. Grenier & J. Jarrin, Institut Francais du Petrole, France

     

  • Modelling of Long-term Thermal Performance of Syntactic Polyurethanes used for Deepwater Pipeline Insulation
    D. Luo & J. Franklin, Hyperfast, UK

     

  • Evaluation and Selection of Thermal Insulation for Subsea Well Head and Production Equipment
    D. Janoff, FMC, USA

    SESSION 7: REINFORCED STRUCTURES IN OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS

     

  • Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe RTP in the Oil and Gas Industries
    A. Gibson, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK & S. Frost, AEA Technology, UK

     

  • Field Experiences with Soluforce Flexible Flowline Systems
    B. Dalmolen & A. Faher, Pipeline Research & Development, The Netherlands

     

  • Long Term Behaviour of Fibre Reinforced Structures for Deep Sea Applications: Composite Cylinders and Synthetic Tethers
    P. Davies & D. Le Flour, Ifremer, France

    • ISBN:
    978-1-85957-300-6
    Pages:
    298
    Publisher:
    Rapra Conference Proceedings, 2001
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