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Thermoplastic pipes
All over the world, a huge number of replacement or new pipes are installed to transport liquids and gases. In the oil and gas industry, the standard material of choice continues to be steel – despite the fact that corrosion causes major problems. To solve these problems, Teijin Aramid – in close cooperation with its partners – has developed Twaron®-reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP).
Twaron's high modulus, high strength (even at elevated temperatures), high tenacity versus low weight, and excellent corrosion resistance make para-aramid Twaron yarn the logical choice for RTP.
Unique solution
Twaron RTPs are light, highly flexible, corrosion-resistant, and have high-pressure ratings – all of which makes them extremely attractive in the oil and gas industry. Their highly reliable couplings, the extreme UV resistance of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and the availability of these pipes in long lengths make Twaron-reinforced RTPs a truly unique solution.
Applications
Twaron pipes can be designed to withstand a range of high operating pressures and temperatures (e.g., f90 bar, 1300 Psi, at 65°C, 150°F). They can also be produced and transported in long, continuous lengths of up to several hundred meters without couplings. RTP is also fast and easy to install, low-maintenance, and has an operating lifetime of 20-50 years. Because of these properties, RTP is expected to play an important role in the transportation of oil, water and gas, particularly in extreme climatic conditions, such as desert, arctic or tropical conditions.
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