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News Release from: Victrex | Subject: Victrex Peek polymer
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 06 May 2008
Polymer chosen for offshore hoses
The permeability of Victrex Peek polymer to hot gasses and liquids is an estimated 100 times lower than existing polymer hose materials and has a 260C continuous use temperature
Kutting has released Peekline hoses designed with Victrex Peek polymer Kutting's new range of hoses incorporate liner tubes made from Victrex Peek polymer, in a design that takes advantage of the polymer's high mechanical properties, maximises chemical, thermal and permeation resistance and meets the requirements of the oil and gas offshore industry
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Kevin Johnson, General Manager of Kutting said "We have set out to increase overall product performance and long-term reliability".
"With the use of Victrex Peek polymer in the hose lining, our product offers substantially improved permeation resistance, has higher chemical resistance and significantly improved temperature resistance compared to existing products in the market".
"This, in turn, allows umbilicals built with Peekline hoses to perform in more demanding environments".
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"The permeability of Victrex Peek polymer to hot gasses and liquids, including hot methanol, is an estimated 100 times lower than existing polymer hose materials and has a 260C continuous use temperature".
"As oil and gas exploration and production companies around the world face increasingly challenging conditions such as deeper water, more corrosive environments and higher pressures and temperatures, the reliability of subsea equipment has become paramount", said Robert Navo, Global Applications Manager for Oil and Gas at Victrex.
"As a result, Victrex has worked closely with Kutting to support the development of its new Peekline hose range".
"Victrex Peek polymer successfully addresses Kutting's key areas of concern such as improved mechanical performance and chemical resistance".
Kutting supplies hoses for offshore applications, including subsea umbilicals.
Umbilicals take many forms and may contain electrical cables and hoses of different types, sizes and pressure ratings, including high collapse resistant (HCR) lines for chemical injection.
Umbilicals can be static or dynamic or a combination of both and lengths may vary from short, in the case of hydraulic flying leads (HFL), to long, in the case of production control umbilicals.
As the energy industry moves to more aggressive and demanding operating environments, technology is playing a significant role in the drive to reduce the overall cost of hydrocarbon recovery and develop alternative energy.
The selection of the correct material is often seen as a key component for success when seeking to overcome these challenges.
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