Oil & Gas
Offshore oil & gas systems are being developed with greater water depths, higher pressures and temperatures, and more complex fluid systems. Subsea processing equipment and pipelines often require insulation to maintain fluid temperatures above the point where hydrate or paraffin formation can occur, resulting in restricted or blocked flow and reduced production.
Subsea Equipment
Today, subsea oil and gas systems being developed are becoming more and more challenging with greater water depths, higher pressures and temperatures, and more complex fluid systems. Subsea processing equipment and pipelines often require insulation to maintain fluid temperatures above the point where hydrate or paraffin formation can occur.
Chemical Plant
Oil refineries and chemical plants commonly utilize pre-insulated piping systems to move materials, hazardous fluids, and processed products from one location to another.PERMA-PIPE’s pre-insulated piping systems are sealed end to end combating costly corrosion under insulation and are designed to be installed quickly and easily reducing total installed cost.
Onshore Pipeline
In cold climates, pipe insulation maintains fluid temperatures above the point where hydrate or paraffin formation can occur, resulting in restricted or blocked flow and reduced production. Insulation also reduces steel temperature variation in the freeze and thaw cycle which could result in increased movement of the pipe causing buckling and cracking.
Anti-Corrossion
Anti-corrosion coatings act as a barrier layer that prohibits or slows down the formation of corrosion on the underlying metal surface of the carbon steel pipe. By preventing external corrosion with the use of either single or multi-layer anti-corrosion coatings, it ensures precious natural resources and other products reach their destination safely and efficiently.
Shallow Water
Pipelines carrying crude oil and other refined products are often constructed in shallow water locations such as lakes, river crossings, or near the world’s ocean coastlines. Insulation of these pipelines may be required to maintain fluid temperatures above the point where hydrate or paraffin formation can occur, resulting in restricted or blocked flow and reduced production.