Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine has launched the new Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC heavy-duty coating system, adapted for the protection of fracturing pipes. This system reduces maintenance costs and improves productivity by resisting erosion caused by moving sand inside the pipelines, the company reported.
The new Sherwin Williams Resilient Coating System
The ERC is designed to protect the internal walls of steel pipelines, specifically in areas near wellheads where sand flows from fracking can cause erosion over a period of 6 to 18 months. The new system technology keeps the powder coating intact for much longer than current alternatives, avoiding metal loss and early pipe replacement.
[post_relacionado]In addition, ERC-lined pipelines have greater durability against abrasive fluids, resulting in fewer unexpected shutdowns for maintenance. Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine energy department manager Kristin Leonard explained that ERC offers multiphase flow resistance, protecting the steel from erosion and maintaining the structural integrity of the pipelines.
Sherry Williams’ new casing system offers a greater performance advantage for the pipelines , making it through the first 12 months of well operation before replacing them. This period is critical due to the high abrasive content of the fluids during the early stages of well operation.
Improving pipeline performance
Moreover, Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC is applied to steel pipes of all available diameters, creating an ultra-resistant molecular barrier to erosion. This prolongs pipe life and minimizes downtime losses by extending maintenance cycles and reducing erosion damage.
The description of the Pipeclad™ Frac-Shun ERC coating system.
Source: Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine
In addition, various laboratory and field tests have validated the adhesion, chemical and erosion resistance of the new system. Autoclave tests, replicating extreme temperature and pressure conditions, showed that the liner maintained its integrity with no loss of pipe wall thickness after six months of use in active wells.
Sherwin-Williams’ extensive industry experience has enabled it to offer high performance coating solutions that protect that protect infrastructures. In addition, its services include systems that combat corrosion, protect against fire and improve the durability of assets in a variety of markets, from bridges and highways to the marine and energy industries.
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