Quality – from raw material to

pipe connection II International conference «Composites without borders»

Octobre 14-16, 2014

Open Innovation Expo, Technopolis Moscow © 2014, Ashland

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Ashland Products in Pipes

• Ashland Performance Material:

• #1 global leader in

unsaturated polyester resins and epoxy

modified vinyl ester resins

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Ashland Products in Pipes

Ashland offers resins and gelcoat for a wide range of application:

• UP resins for water

supply and sewage

water pipes

• UP resin with fire

retardant properties

• High quality vinyl-

esters for corrosion

application and fire

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FRP Pipes – Raw Materials

• Reinforcing glass fiber

Strength (oriented) as per

design

• Filler

stiffness, fire retardance,

thermal or electrical conductivity

• Additives

• Resin

Bonding fibers, chemical

resistance

Raw Materials for

pipe production Source: HOBAS

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Raw Material Conformity

Proof – Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• Proof of conformity acc. to EN 10204 – 3.1

for liquid properties each batch on request -

Example

Excerpt of CoA Derakane™ Momentum 411-350

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Raw Material Properties

Technical Data Sheet

Certain properties of liquid + cured resin – reported by

Ashland in Technical Data Sheet TDS - Example

Excerpt of TDS Derakane Momentum ™ 411-350

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Various processing techniques

Hand Lamination

• Reinforcing

glass is wetted and

de-areated manually

• Typical procedure for

small or complex forms

• Small scale production

• Connect pipes and

create fittings

• Linings: renovation of

existing structures Inspection chamber, Source: Flowtite

Spray header bank for slurry, Source: Selip SPA

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Various processing techniques

Centrifugally Casting

• Resin, glass and filler

are inserted by a steel

arm (feeder) into a

rotating mould

• Ashland resins

provide e.g. flexible

and smooth inner

liner for sewage and

water transport

applications

Sources: HOBAS

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Various processing techniques

Filament Winding

• Raw material applied

to rotating mandrel

• Continuous and

discontinuous

• Oriented fiber

reinforcement:

circumferential,

helically, cut or

sprayed fiber

• On site winding

for large diameter

• Ashland offering tailor

made solutions for

your process and

needs.

Sources: Amiantit

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Various processing techniques

Resin Requirements

• LIQUID RESIN PROPERTIES:

Viscosity,

reactivity,

exotherm

• CURED RESINS PROPERTIES:

must fulfill specifications,

e.g. elongation at break,

HDT (Heat Distortion Temperature)

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Installation

• Open trench

• Subaqueous

• Relining

• Jacking

• Above ground

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Various installation techniques

Pipe connections

Mechanical coupling Source: HOBAS

Flexible Pipe joint Source: HOBAS

Laminated joint

Stub end with backing flange

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Diversity of FRP

Properties to your needs

• Diameter DN25 to DN15000 and larger

• Light weight

• Smooth interior surface

• Electrical conductive to your needs

• Fire retardant to certain degree

• Highly chemically resistant

• No electrochemical corrosion

• No maintenance

• Temperature range: -50°C up to +200°C

Source: HOBAS

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Diversity – Ashland

Our Contribution

• Local support

• Long time experience

- 5 decades in resins

• Assistance in curing formulation

• Assistance in testing and certification

• R&D for your new applications

• Chemical resistance testing and other

test facilities open for our customers

• Quick support in case of emergency

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Diversity – Ashland

Our Contribution

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Ashland: Latest development

PET Resin

• Developments in resin chemistry have historically

enable the production of composite parts which are

stronger, lighter and have lower overall unit costs

• Environment, cost and properties are key elements to

be considered for the production of unsaturated

polyester resins synthesized from the glycolisys of

PET.

• Ashland has dedicated considerable amount of

research to develop a family of UPR resins containing

post-consumer and/or post-industrial PET which is

already available for a number of applications

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Ashland: Latest development

Performance

QTQ Standard PET Standard PET

Tensile Strength (MPa) 65 68 55 70

Tensile Elongation (%) 2.1 4.5 1.9 3.5

Flexural Strength (MPa) 110 120 100 120

HDT +1h 100ºC (ºC) 55-60 65 75-85 100

LSE Properties Available

Adhesion Test LSE Better

Appearance (liquid) Clear Green opaque

Wetting Properties Similar

Barcol Development Faster

Peak Exothermic Higher

Ortho/Low reactivity Ortho Med/High reactivity (Data provided by Porvoo RD Lab Center)

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APM Key Capabilities

PROCESSING

Unique PET resin

production capabilities

TECHNOLOGY

Formulation &

Application

expertise

SOURCING

Long term access to

qualified post-consumer

Recycled PET

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Case Histories

Fire Water Distribution Network

• Location/Year: France/1976

• Service: water containing

emulsifier. Outside environment

aggressive and contains chlorine

• Service pressure:12 bar

• Design pressure:18 bar

• Fabrication: filament winding

with Derakane 510A due to

significant fire hazard in the immediate

surroundings

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Pipeline for carbon dioxide recovery

based on Derakane resins

• Location/Year: Offshore oil platform/1993

• Service: crude oil and water

• Temperature: 40°C, short-time 70°C

• up to PN25 for seawater service

• Fabrication: filament wound with bell and spigot

connection for fast installation

• Dimension:

DN500 to DN1000