TCP Concept and Materials

 

The Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) concept excels in simplicity. The solid wall consists of an inner liner, thermoplastic composite reinforcement layers and a protective outer coating. Optionally a weight coating can be applied to ensure on-bottom stability. All layers, including the outer coating, are melt-fused together ensuring a bond between the layers that is as strong and durable as the base materials. The TCP is terminated by the end-fitting that effectively engages on the outer coating; the pipe can be terminated at any point of the pipe, onshore and offshore, in a matter of hours.

We design the TCP, and select the materials based on the specific requirements of each project, ensuring that a fit-for-purpose and cost effective solution is offered – every single time. Being material independent, we only use ductile, flexible polymers that do not suffer from micro-cracking, can be bonded onto the pipe as coating as well and that enable a small bending radius of the pipe during installation and operation. An overview of materials used is shown below.

Glass – HDPE:
Fully qualified to 60°C (optional 65°C (150°F)
Medium pressure (345 bar/5,000 psi)

Glass - PE - 65°C (150°F)

 


Carbon – PA12:
Fully qualified to 80°C (180°F)
High pressure 689 bar/10,000 psi)

Carbon - PA12 - 80°C (180°F)

 

 

Carbon – PVDF:
Highest temperature up to                                      121°C (250°F)
High pressure  689 bar/10,000 psi)

Carbon - PVDF - 121°C (250°F)

 

 

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