The studies of using composite material for temporary repair of shut-off valves on main oil pipelines

Abstract

The paper presents the results of studies of composite materials based on epoxy resins with different types of filling are considered. It is shown that a material with a metal filler has higher mechanical characteristics compared to a material filled with ceramics. The material retains high mechanical properties at low temperatures and after interaction with petroleum products. Hydraulic tests showed that the material with a ceramic filler withstood only on non-through defects. The metal-filled material has passed the tests for non-through defects and through defects at pressures up to 4,0 MPa. The material with a filler based on Fe and Cr powder can be used in pipeline construction for temporary repair of valves with non-through defects or through defects of valves operating up to 1,6 MPa.

Keywords

• pipeline fittings
• temporary repair
• composite material
• mechanical properties
• hydraulic tests