Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines

Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines

Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines
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  • Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines

Oil & Gas Transmission Pipelines

1) Overview

Steel line pipes are critical for long-distance oil & gas transportation, connecting fields to refineries, terminals, and city networks. Requirements:
    •    High strength & toughness for pressure and distance
    •    Crack arrest capability
    •    Excellent low-temperature and subsea performance
    •    Corrosion resistance against H₂S, CO₂, chlorides, seawater
    •    Good weldability for on-site installation


2) Major International Standards
    •    API 5L: PSL1/PSL2 (Gr.B, X42–X120)
    •    ASTM: A106, A53, A335, A333, A312, B444, B622
    •    ASME: B31.4/B31.8, B16.5/B16.9/B16.11
    •    ISO 3183
    •    EN 10208 / EN 10216 / EN 10224
    •    GB/T 9711
    •    CSA Z245
    •    DNV-ST-F101


3) Grades

Carbon Steel Pipes
    •    Standard: API 5L Gr.B/X42–X80
    •    Size: OD ½” – 56”, WT 3–40 mm
    •    Application: crude oil & gas pipelines

Low Alloy Steel Pipes
    •    Standard: ASTM A335 P11/P22/P91
    •    Size: OD ½” – 36”, WT 3–30 mm
    •    Application: high temperature & pressure, sour service

Stainless Steel Pipes
    •    Standard: ASTM A312 TP304/316/321/347
    •    Size: OD ½” – 24”, WT 1.5–20 mm
    •    Application: acidic crude, chloride-rich fluids

Low Temperature Steel Pipes
    •    Standard: ASTM A333 Gr.6, 9%Ni
    •    Size: OD ½” – 24”, WT 2–20 mm
    •    Application: LNG, cryogenic pipelines

Duplex Stainless Steel Pipes
    •    Standard: UNS S31803/S32205 (2205), S32750 (2507)
    •    Size: OD ½” – 24”, WT 2–20 mm
    •    Application: seawater cooling, chloride stress service

Nickel-Based Alloy Pipes
    •    Standard: ASTM B444, B622, B407
    •    Size: OD ½” – 12”, WT 1.5–12 mm
    •    Application: sour service, CO₂/H₂S environments, subsea, reformers

Clad & Lined Pipes
    •    Type:
    •    Clad: carbon steel outer + alloy inner layer (explosion bonded/rolled)
    •    Lined: carbon steel with mechanically fitted alloy liner
    •    Standard: API 5LD, ASTM A264/A265/A666
    •    Size: OD 4” – 56”, WT 6–50 mm
    •    Application: sour oilfields, deepwater, supercritical CO₂, harsh chemical fluids


4) Dimensions
    •    Pipes: OD ½” – 56”, WT 3–40 mm, Length 6–18 m
    •    Fittings: DN15 – DN1200, Sch10 – Sch160
    •    Flanges: DN15 – DN2000, Class 150 – 2500
    •    Plates: 6–80 mm thick, ≤ 4200 mm wide, ≤ 18000 mm long


5) Manufacturing & Properties
    •    Process: BOF/EAF → CC → TMCP → LSAW/SSAW/Seamless → Heat treatment
    •    Surface protection: 3PE, FBE, epoxy, bitumen coatings
    •    Properties:
    •    Yield strength 245–690 MPa
    •    Impact toughness at -20℃ to -60℃
    •    Resistance to hydrogen embrittlement & SSC
    •    Nickel alloys & clad pipes for extreme corrosion & high temperature


6) Applications
    •    Cross-country transmission pipelines (West-East Gas Pipeline, China-Russia, NA pipelines)
    •    City gas & oil networks
    •    Offshore/deepwater pipelines
    •    LNG storage & cryogenic pipelines
    •    Sour & corrosive oilfields
    •    Refinery piping, steam reformers, cracking furnaces
    •    Supercritical CO₂ transport lines


7) Quality & Testing
    •    Chemical analysis (C, Mn, Cr, Ni, Mo, Nb)
    •    Mechanical tests (yield, tensile, impact)
    •    DWTT (Drop Weight Tear Test)
    •    NDT: UT, RT, MT, PT
    •    Hydrostatic test: 100%
    •    Certifications: API, ISO, EN, CSA, DNV, SGS, BV, LR


8) Supply & Packaging
    •    Supply forms: LSAW, SSAW, Seamless, Alloy, Clad & Lined Pipes, Plates
    •    Coatings: bare, oiled, 3PE, FBE, bitumen
    •    Packaging: bulk, strapped, wooden cases, export racks
    •    Documents: MTC (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), API 5L PSL2, ISO 3183, API 5LD

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Tsisco Industrial Ltd.