Project Scope

The feasibility of constructing pipelines to transport high temperature and pressure contents has become central to the development of marginal fields in the North Sea. Pipeline systems with fluid temperatures of up to 160°C have been and are currently being designed. Undoubtedly even higher temperatures will be encountered in the near future in the North Sea and other areas, such as Canada (Steam Lines), and deep-water sites.

The scope of the JIP is to deliver guidance and data for HTHP line designers.
The program includes lab testing, full scale testing and FEA.

Participants

The project will be performed jointly by Andrew Palmer and Associates (APA, a Division of Penspen) and Kamhawi Walker Ltd. (KW). These two companies are in the forefront of the development of limit state design and have extensive experience in the design and assessment of HT pipeline systems. Tenaris is participating as a sponsor.

Expected Outputs

HTHP pipelines is a specific service which represents an important growth market in LP.
The outcome of the program will provide essential knowledge on Carbon steel and CRA materials for producing Tenaris HTHP LP.