Metallic Composite Pipe for Oil & Gas Gathering & Transportation

Metallic Composite Pipe for Oil & Gas Gathering & Transportation

Metallic Composite Pipe for Oil & Gas Gathering & Transportation
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  • Metallic Composite Pipe for Oil & Gas Gathering & Transportation

Metallic Composite Pipe for Oil & Gas Gathering & Transportation

1) Overview

Metallic composite pipes are dual-layer or multi-layer steel pipes designed to combine the high strength of carbon/line pipe steels with the corrosion resistance of corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA).
The outer layer (API 5L X52/X65/X80) ensures strength and weldability, while the inner layer (316L, 2205 duplex, Inconel 625/825) provides superior resistance to H₂S, CO₂, and chlorides in oil & gas service.


2) Manufacturing Process
    •    Bimetallic structure: base layer (carbon steel/line pipe steel) + CRA liner
    •    Bonding methods:
    •    Metallurgical bonding (explosion bonding, hot rolling, extrusion, drawing) → strong atomic bond, high integrity
    •    Mechanical bonding (lined pipes) → CRA liner mechanically expanded into base pipe, cost-effective for large diameters
    •    Post-processing: heat treatment, machining, NDT, dimensional calibration


3) Key Features
    •    Superior corrosion resistance: suitable for H₂S, CO₂, Cl⁻ environments
    •    High strength: meets API 5L X52–X80 grade requirements
    •    Extended service life: 5–10× longer than carbon steel pipes
    •    Good weldability: base layer is weldable carbon steel
    •    Cost-effective: lower cost than full CRA pipes with comparable performance


4) Standards
    •    API Spec 5LD: CRA clad and lined steel pipe
    •    SY/T 6623 (China): explosion bonded clad steel pipe
    •    DNV-OS-F101: offshore pipeline design standard
    •    ISO 3183 (reference): linepipe requirements


5) Typical Material Combinations
    •    Base Layer (Strength): API 5L X52 / X65 / X70 / X80
    •    CRA Liner (Corrosion Resistance):
    •    316L stainless steel (moderate chloride service)
    •    2205 / 2507 duplex stainless steel (chloride stress cracking environments)
    •    Inconel 625 / 825 (severe sour service, high H₂S/Cl⁻, deepwater)


6) Applications
    •    Oil & gas gathering pipelines: high water-cut wells
    •    Subsea pipelines: deepwater HPHT corrosive environments
    •    Onshore pipelines: CO₂ flooding, sour gas gathering
    •    Refineries & petrochemicals: corrosive process lines
    •    Unconventional O&G: shale gas, tight gas, sour fields


7) Quality & Testing
    •    Bonding strength: shear & peel tests
    •    Chemical analysis: spectrometer testing for CRA composition
    •    Mechanical tests: tensile, impact, hardness
    •    Corrosion tests: HIC, SSC, CO₂/H₂S simulation
    •    NDT: UT, RT, ECT
    •    Third-party certification: API, DNV, ISO, SGS


8) Supply & Packaging
    •    Forms: straight pipes, U-bends, pipe spools
    •    Dimensions: OD 50–1200 mm, WT 5–40 mm
    •    Layer ratio: typical 90:10 or 85:15
    •    Ends: beveled for welding
    •    Packaging: plastic caps + anti-rust oil + wooden crates/steel racks
    •    Traceability: MTC (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), API 5LD certified


9) Our Advantages
    •    Complete material portfolio: carbon steel + CRA (316L, 2205, Inconel 625/825)
    •    Advanced bonding processes: metallurgical & mechanical lined pipes
    •    Large diameter supply: up to OD 1200 mm
    •    Full certifications: API, DNV, ISO, national standards
    •    Lifecycle service: technical selection → manufacturing → inspection → welding support → field installation
 

 

Materials & Dimensions of CRA Clad & Lined Pipes for Oil & Gas Gathering

1. Base Pipes
    •    Carbon Steel: API 5L Gr.B, X42–X70, ASTM A106 Gr.B
    •    Low Alloy Steel: ASTM A335 P11, P22
    •    ➝ Provide strength, pressure containment, weldability, and cost efficiency

Dimensions:
    •    OD: 4” – 48” (114 – 1219 mm)
    •    WT: 6 – 40 mm
    •    Length: 6 m, 12 m, or customized


2. Liner / Cladding Materials
    •    Stainless Steels: 304L, 316L, 317L, 904L
    •    Duplex Stainless: 2205, 2507
    •    Nickel Alloys: Inconel 625, Incoloy 825, Hastelloy C-276
    •    Titanium & Ti Alloys: Grade 2, Grade 5 for aggressive chloride/corrosive service

Dimensions:
    •    Liner thickness: 2 – 6 mm
    •    Ratio of total wall thickness: 10% – 25%


3. Cladding & Lining Technologies
    •    Explosion Bonding: For thick-walled clad plates/pipes
    •    Hot Roll Cladding: Large-scale clad plate/tube manufacturing
    •    Mechanically Lined Pipes (MLP): Carbon steel + thin stainless liner
    •    Weld Overlay: Applied where high-alloy or localized corrosion resistance is needed


4. Dimensions
    •    OD: 4” – 48” (114 – 1219 mm)
    •    WT: 8 – 40 mm (base 6–30 mm + liner 2–6 mm)
    •    Length: 6 m, 12 m, up to 18 m
    •    Pressure Rating: ANSI / ASME Class 150 – 2500, API 5000 – 20000 psi


5. Applications
    •    Gathering Pipelines: crude oil, natural gas, produced water
    •    Sour Gas Service: H₂S / CO₂ environments, SSC resistant
    •    Subsea Pipelines: chloride-rich seawater → duplex stainless, nickel alloys
    •    Refinery & Chemical Piping: corrosive fluids such as sour water, brine
    •    Cryogenic & Deepwater: LNG transport, ultra-deepwater oil & gas

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