INVISTA, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, introduced Raptor™ nylon pipe, the industry's first nylon 6,6 homogenous single wall line pipe that withstands temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and pressures up to 500 PSI, while also being fast to install.
Raptor™ nylon pipe comes coiled in up to 2,000-foot sections that are ready for the ditch and suitable for applications ranging from multiphase flow lines to low pressure natural gas gathering and water transportation. Its product portfolio includes 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch and 6-inch IPS and SDRs 7, 9 and 11. Six-inch pipe is expected to be available in fourth quarter 2014.
INVISTA is the world's largest producer of nylon 6,6 polymer and chemical intermediates, and has a track record of 75 years of nylon innovations. INVISTA applied its polymer science and innovation capabilities to help bring the inherent benefits of nylon 6,6—superior strength, heat tolerance and wear resistance—to the oil and gas market.
"We discovered a strong market signal for a line pipe that was tough enough to handle the oil patch and perform daily under rugged conditions, but could be installed quickly, which provides E&P and midstream companies flexibility in their schedules," said Vikram Gopal, INVISTA vice president of technology, and who led the development of Raptor™ nylon pipe. "In response, INVISTA scientists and engineers collaborated to create a groundbreaking nylon 6,6 pipe system for the oilfield."
Raptor™ nylon pipe performs 2 to 5 times better than steel in abrasion resistance. It offers better resistance to static build-up and more than 25 times more abrasion resistance than HDPE pipe.
"With shale gas production increasing across North America, we expect our new line pipe offering will bring a new solution to the wellhead for the transportation of oil, gas and water for customers," added Gopal.
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