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Pipe Lining

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Pipelining Services

Reliable, Long-Lasting Pipe Protection

At Corrocoat USA, we specialize in advanced pipelining solutions designed to extend the life of your pipelines and reduce costly downtime. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, our pipelining services provide durable, corrosion-resistant coatings tailored to meet the unique demands of various industries.

Why Choose Corrocoat USA for Pipe Lining?

  • Unmatched Expertise: Backed by decades of experience, our team combines technical knowledge with innovative solutions to protect your pipeline systems effectively.

  • Advanced Materials: Our proprietary linings are engineered to withstand harsh environments, including high-pressure systems, abrasive materials, and chemical exposure.

  • Cost-Effective: By lining existing pipes, we help minimize replacement costs and extend the operational lifespan of your assets.

  • Environmentally Friendly Solutions: Our eco-conscious coatings reduce waste and lower environmental impact compared to traditional pipe replacement methods.

Our Process

  1. Assessment: Our experts evaluate the condition of your pipes and identify the best solution to meet your needs.
  2. Preparation: We prepare the pipeline surface using advanced cleaning and profiling techniques to ensure optimal adhesion.
  3. Application: Using cutting-edge equipment, we apply high-performance coatings that create a seamless, protective barrier.
  4. Inspection: Each project is thoroughly inspected to guarantee quality and performance, meeting or exceeding industry standards.

Methods of Pipe Lining:

Surface Preparation:

The method of surface preparation depends on access and the internal diameter of the pipe. For small bore pipes that are less than 8: ID, we use methods that require ricochet, such as the hollow blast.

On pipes larger than 8” ID, we typically use our Agmec Pipe Blaster – manufactured by our sister company, Agmec, based in the UK. So as to ensure effective blasting techniques for optimal surface preparation, A three nozzle blast unit was developed using an air motor to drive the head slowly in the opposite direction to thrust of the angled nozzles. As a consequence the abrasive impacts the surface at 90°, blasting efficiency is more than doubled. In order to ensure uniform blasting throughout the length of the pipes, the blaster is connected to a constant speed winch. By controlling the feed rate to the blast head and the speed along the pipe, it is possible to obtain uniform blasting throughout the length of the pipe.
In certain situations, we may also use commercially available hydroblasting apparatus’ or pigging techniques.

Brush Application:

On small pipe spools and at bends where other methods aren’t feasible, we use brush grades of our coatings such as Corroglass 600 Series, Polyglass VEHA, Plasmet HTE and Fluiglide E.
Polyglass VEHA for Lining Produced Water Pipe 90

Flood and Drain:

On small bore pipes (as small as 2” ID) and for spools with S and U shapes, we use a product called Polyglass VE Pipe Grade and a technique called flood and drain.

2” ID Pipe Spools used for high chloride fracking fluid. The Super Duplex failed in 3 weeks. Polyglass VE Pipegrade lasts 11 years and counting.

Pipe Spinning

On straight pipes spools that can be done in the shop, the most effective method of pipe lining is spinning. We put on a lathe, measure out the appropriate amount of Polyglass VE Pipe Grade and spin the pipe at the appropriate speed and for and effective duration. The result is a glass-like finish with the full 40 – 80 mils coating thickness in a single coat.
Produced water pipe spools internally lined with Polyglass VE systems in shop prior to replacement on a Spring TAR for an GoM Oil and Gas Major.

Pipe Spraying

Corrocoat’s in house pipe sprayer uses a high-speed spinning cup to apply the material onto the pipe. The high rotational speed of the cup provides high quality atomization of the coating. The spinning cup is mounted onto a rotating head assembly with a 30% angle. The head assembly spins as the pipe sprayer is pulled through the pipe. This creates an oscillating fan pattern within the pipe allowing welds, pits and irregularities to be fully coated. By controlling the feed rate of coating to the spinning cup and the linear speed along the pipe with a constant speed winch, it is possible to control accurately the film thickness applied within the pipe.
Using the pipe sprayer and mini pipe sprayer, we can internally line pipes that are between 4” ID and 48” ID at lengths up to 300 feet long. Work can be executed in shop applications, at fab years or on site and in situ.
2 x 24” ID Fire Water Caissions lined with Polyglass VEF at Fab Yard in Louisiana. Left weld affected zones unlined prior to installation offshore. Coating was prepped and tied in offshore using Polyglass VEHA.
The pipe sprayer can also be used to apply Corrocoat Fibrecoat – used to refurbish through wall corrosion of difficult to access pipes in situ.

Standard Airless Spray

On larger pipes, such as cooling water pipes, (condensate) Hot Well Cans and Penstocks, we recommend or employ spraying techniques with standard airless spray pumps – typically either Graco or Wiwa pumps with a 45:1 or greater pump ratio.

Application of Corrocoat Zip E glassflake reinforced epoxy lining to the internals of a 96” diameter Pennstock.

Corrocoat USA spraying Polyglass VEF to the internals of a condenser Hot Well Can from a local power plant in 2012. We lined the internals and outside of 6 cans between 2012 and 2013. All remain in service, and we expect a service life of 20+ years in this application.
Shop application of the internals of a cooling water pipe with Polyglass Zipcoat – specialist glassflake reinforced polyester lining. We expect 20+ years’ service with this lining in this application.

n Situ via Pigging

This technique allows for lengths of pipe up to 20 miles long to be refurbished with access only from each end. Pipes are first mechanically and them chemically cleaned to create an SSPC SP10 (S.A. 2.5) equivalent surface. Utilizing similar technology presently utilized in pipe cleaning / lining via “pigging”, pipes can be lined with a composite coating system or a thick film composite liner of between 1 mm to 1/2″ inch applied into the pipeline, in both cases the lining is fully bonded to the existing pipe wall and offers excellent performance even in gaseous applications.
Pits filled after first Pig run.
Lining after two pigs runs – coating thickness is 60 – 80 mils dft after two runs.
After 6 – 8 runs, 3/8” thick Glassflake Reinforced Polymer (GRP) pipe within a pipe.

Benefits of Pipe Lining

  • Corrosion Resistance: Protects against rust, pitting, and chemical degradation.

  • Improved Flow Efficiency: Smooth interior surfaces reduce friction and enhance flow capacity.

  • Leak Prevention: Seamless linings eliminate weak points, preventing leaks and maintaining system integrity.

  • Reduced Downtime: Fast application processes minimize disruption to your operations.

Industries We Serve

Corrocoat USA’s pipe lining services are trusted across a wide range of industries, including:

 

  • Oil & Gas: Protecting pipelines from internal and external corrosion in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Water & Wastewater: Ensuring the safe and efficient transport of clean and treated water.
  • Chemical Processing: Guarding against chemical attack and erosion in aggressive processing environments.
  • Power Generation: Enhancing the reliability of pipelines used in energy production.

Let’s Protect Your Pipelines Together

Don’t let corrosion compromise your operations. Trust Corrocoat USA to provide world-class pipelining solutions that safeguard your pipelines and ensure peak performance. Our team is ready to tackle projects of any size and complexity.

Contact us today to learn more about our pipelining services or to request a consultation.

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