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Citation
(1999), "Gas production platform uses rubber lining to combat corrosive sea water", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 46 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.1999.12846eab.009
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Gas production platform uses rubber lining to combat corrosive sea water
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Gas production platform uses rubber lining to combat corrosive sea water
Keywords KCH, Rubber, Marine environments, Linings
An external rubber lining, available in the UK from KCH Keramchemie (UK) Ltd, will be used on the caissons of a gas production platform to provide protection against corrosive sea water. Said to be particularly well suited for the extremely corrosive environments experienced offshore, the order was due for completion early this summer.
The rubber lining was applied manually to a thickness of 12mm and subsequently vulcanised in an autoclave. A complete test of all rubber-protected surfaces and seams with high-voltage spark detectors ensures absolute integrity of the applied rubber sheeting.
Following the application of the rubber lining, the seven caissons - up to 13 metres in length, 1,200mm in diameter and with a wall thickness of 25mm - were welded together by Heerema Havenbedrijf B.V. The structure was then lowered into the sea on a production platform. Natural gas is raised under high pressure through these caissons as well as being used on the production platforms for taking in sea water and for carrying fire-fighting water.
Details available from KCH Keramchemie (UK) Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1270 761720; Fax: +44 (0)1270 761697.